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Lucy Ridge

About Lucy Ridge

Lucy Ridge is a former chef, now turned writer. Lucy brings a passion for food, sustainability and community to her work. On weekends you can find her in the garden or at a gig.

Food & Drink
It's simply 11/10 for Onzieme

It's simply 11/10 for Onzieme

31 January | By Lucy Ridge
Food & Drink
'There is no way in hell I am giving up': Future Swirl goes big after owner's MS diagnosis

'There is no way in hell I am giving up': Future Swirl goes big after owner's MS diagnosis

29 January | By Lucy Ridge
Matcha do about something at Ujin traditional tea house

Matcha do about something at Ujin traditional tea house

28 January | By Lucy Ridge
7 sneaky Canberra bars hidden in plain sight

7 sneaky Canberra bars hidden in plain sight

27 January | By Lucy Ridge
What food trends will we see in 2026?

What food trends will we see in 2026?

26 January | By Lucy Ridge
7 of our favourite places for pizza in Canberra

7 of our favourite places for pizza in Canberra

24 January | By Lucy Ridge
Manila in Canberra offers a taste of joyful Filipino hospitality in the heart of the city

Manila in Canberra offers a taste of joyful Filipino hospitality in the heart of the city

18 January | By Lucy Ridge
5 of our favourite Indian restaurants in Canberra’s south

5 of our favourite Indian restaurants in Canberra’s south

17 January | By Lucy Ridge
Food & Drink
5 of our favourite Indian restaurants in Canberra’s north

5 of our favourite Indian restaurants in Canberra’s north

17 January | By Lucy Ridge
Food & Drink
5 of our favourite Canberra ice creams

5 of our favourite Canberra ice creams

10 January | By Lucy Ridge
Pizzeria Officina replaces mechanical workshop with pizza factory on Lonsdale Street

Pizzeria Officina replaces mechanical workshop with pizza factory on Lonsdale Street

7 January | By Lucy Ridge
The best eats of 2025 as decided by our food writers

The best eats of 2025 as decided by our food writers

5 January | By Lucy Ridge
Five Minutes with Mohamed Abdell, Hyatt Hotel Canberra

Five Minutes with Mohamed Abdell, Hyatt Hotel Canberra

31 December 2025 | By Lucy Ridge
Evoke-ing the romance of a suburban bakery

Evoke-ing the romance of a suburban bakery

26 December 2025 | By Lucy Ridge
Live, laugh, larb at Ping Ping Thai

Live, laugh, larb at Ping Ping Thai

24 December 2025 | By Lucy Ridge
Dickson icon Tak Kee Roast Inn is an oldy but a goody

Dickson icon Tak Kee Roast Inn is an oldy but a goody

23 December 2025 | By Lucy Ridge
Food & Drink
The Christmas seafood report: what's fresh, what's good and what you should put on the table

The Christmas seafood report: what's fresh, what's good and what you should put on the table

22 December 2025 | By Lucy Ridge
Food & Drink
Pancakes have returned to Civic

Pancakes have returned to Civic

17 December 2025 | By Lucy Ridge
6 great eats in Canberra's industrial suburbs

6 great eats in Canberra's industrial suburbs

15 December 2025 | By Lucy Ridge
Meating Room mourners rejoice: Weston Bull is on the way

Meating Room mourners rejoice: Weston Bull is on the way

13 December 2025 | By Lucy Ridge
Ondam Table another worthy addition to Canberra's Korean food scene

Ondam Table another worthy addition to Canberra's Korean food scene

11 December 2025 | By Lucy Ridge
A place where everyone feels welcome: ChiChiz bar opening soon for LGBTQIA+ community

A place where everyone feels welcome: ChiChiz bar opening soon for LGBTQIA+ community

4 December 2025 | By Lucy Ridge
7 of Canberra's best cafes ... that just happen to be in Belconnen

7 of Canberra's best cafes ... that just happen to be in Belconnen

3 December 2025 | By Lucy Ridge
Poachers Smokehouse will close but the news is mostly good

Poachers Smokehouse will close but the news is mostly good

2 December 2025 | By Lucy Ridge
Food & Drink
6 Gungahlin Restaurants worth the tram ride

6 Gungahlin Restaurants worth the tram ride

29 November 2025 | By Lucy Ridge
Food & Drink
Timur restaurant a triumph of Nepali cuisine in a hidden location

Timur restaurant a triumph of Nepali cuisine in a hidden location

27 November 2025 | By Lucy Ridge
Nichi: calm Kyoto-aesthetic in Kingston

Nichi: calm Kyoto-aesthetic in Kingston

25 November 2025 | By Lucy Ridge
Canberra region wineries raise a glass to big wins at recent wine shows

Canberra region wineries raise a glass to big wins at recent wine shows

20 November 2025 | By Lucy Ridge
Let the fun beGIN at the Spirits at the Foreshore festival!

Let the fun beGIN at the Spirits at the Foreshore festival!

16 November 2025 | By Lucy Ridge
Nick O'Leary's Heywood cellar door offers the best of the region

Nick O'Leary's Heywood cellar door offers the best of the region

16 November 2025 | By Lucy Ridge
We love their bread, we love their bullar, but most of all, we love that Under Bakery is opening a second location

We love their bread, we love their bullar, but most of all, we love that Under Bakery is opening a second location

15 November 2025 | By Lucy Ridge
Bar Outro: come for the gimlet, stay for the vibes

Bar Outro: come for the gimlet, stay for the vibes

14 November 2025 | By Lucy Ridge

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