Tasmanian chef opens restaurant with no menu, daily dishes based on what

Konstantin Putkin's Small Wonders opens without a menu by design. It runs a zero-waste kitchen. Every part of every animal gets used.

Why it mattersHigh-end restaurants are cutting waste and working closely with local farms. This shows how food systems can shift away from mass production.

AustraliaTasmanian diners and visitors now have access to a chef-driven restaurant that prioritises local producers and seasonal availability.

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Canberra restaurant builds completely gluten-free kitchen for coeliacs

Queenies in Kingston operates a fully gluten-free menu where even staff cannot eat gluten on-site, creating a safe dining space for coeliacs.

Why it mattersMost restaurants can only manage coeliac-friendly; Queenies removes the risk entirely, giving coeliacs rare peace of mind when eating out.