With a dill-packed house-made sauce, juicy meat patty and fluffy potato bun, it’s got to be one of Melbourne’s best. It’s only available two nights a week, and only after 10pm.

‘When I had my daughter, people said I couldn’t continue my path as a chef. Determined to prove them wrong, my role shows that with the right support, at work and at home, this is absolutely possible.’

‘Seek out businesses that have strong women in leadership roles – that says a lot about the culture of a business.’

‘I’ve never really thought about doing anything else, and even though I’ve seen the hard side of it, it’s still magical to me.’

‘Allow yourself to be strong but also emotionally connected. Emotions are not a weakness – they are an asset.’

‘Do it. Whatever it is, do it. It’s important to experience things even if you decide down the track that it’s not for you.’

‘Invest in yourself, pick a direction in which you’re wanting to head; immerse yourself, learn as much as you can.’

‘You can combine a passion for food and wine with other skills to create a career path. There are so many great roles in this industry that are not just about being in the kitchen or working the floor.’

‘Nothing’s set in stone. Just because there’s a perception of what it might be like that’s not always the case – you can choose your own path. Hospitality is full of opportunities.’

‘Lean on (and learn from) the women around you. We are one another’s greatest asset.’

‘We love Melbourne, and many of our team members are from Melbourne, so it’s especially gratifying for us to receive this award. It’s been a real pleasure.’

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.

This festive season all our restaurants participated in DineSmart - a sign of our renewed alignment with and commitment to such a great organisation.

On Sunday 16th October we held a rollicking wine party at the Builders Arms Hotel. There was wine, conversation, incredible food, music, and good times had by all.

Broadsheet recently featured a recipe for Meatsmith’s juicy, spice-rubbed beer can chicken. It’s simpler than you might think.

The prize will see her head to France on a research trip, working under industry greats, with acclaimed Maisons located in Paris and Bayonne.