Trader House restaurants are transforming their food waste into fertiliser and high-protein feed for animals, with the bonus of reducing methane emissions and turning rubbish into a resource.

‘The most consistent and exciting food I had in a few days in Melbourne was at the restaurants run by chef-restaurateur Andrew McConnell.’

‘I love knowing that whatever I order, it's going to be cooked with enough creativity to make it interesting, while also adhering to solid, straightforward technique. I'm comforted and impressed by the fact that, no matter how busy they get, the service staff will possess a calm, professional, welcoming presence.’

On Sunday February 12, Gertrude Street and Smith Street will transform into Victoria's Pride Street Party - a huge one-day street event in celebration of LGBTQIA+ communities and artists.

After six years cooking on Gertrude Street at both Marion and Cutler & Co., including a year as head chef at both, Rattananikom has taken the top gig at atmospheric Flinders Lane fine diner Cumulus Inc.