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
Sunny's Kiosk brings brunch and bar snacks to Merimbula's top lake

Sunny's Kiosk brings brunch and bar snacks to Merimbula's top lake

7 December 2024 | By Lucy Ridge
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An omnivore's delight at Monster Bar and Kitchen as meat returns to the menu

An omnivore's delight at Monster Bar and Kitchen as meat returns to the menu

4 December 2024 | By Lucy Ridge
Tumut River Brewing Co to reopen after former staff buy up

Tumut River Brewing Co to reopen after former staff buy up

3 December 2024 | By Lucy Ridge
Hat-trick hero: Merimbula's Valentina earns Good Food kudos for third year running

Hat-trick hero: Merimbula's Valentina earns Good Food kudos for third year running

2 December 2024 | By Lucy Ridge
Specialty ingredients and traditional flavours make 38 Katsu a winning combination

Specialty ingredients and traditional flavours make 38 Katsu a winning combination

28 November 2024 | By Lucy Ridge
Spirits of Jervis Bay Festival set to showcase local tipples for all tastes

Spirits of Jervis Bay Festival set to showcase local tipples for all tastes

21 November 2024 | By Lucy Ridge
'Indisputably refined': Canberra Region wines celebrate a top notch vintage with wine show awards

'Indisputably refined': Canberra Region wines celebrate a top notch vintage with wine show awards

15 November 2024 | By Lucy Ridge
Turn the table: Venus Vinifera wants to take harassment off the menu

Turn the table: Venus Vinifera wants to take harassment off the menu

15 November 2024 | By Lucy Ridge
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Old hands, new restaurant showcases the best of Ethiopian cuisine

Old hands, new restaurant showcases the best of Ethiopian cuisine

14 November 2024 | By Lucy Ridge
Food & Drink
Sommelier of the Year awarded to Caitlin Baker for her radical, inclusive approach to wine

Sommelier of the Year awarded to Caitlin Baker for her radical, inclusive approach to wine

13 November 2024 | By Lucy Ridge
Ondine closing and Ottoman reopens: The highs and lows of dining in Canberra

Ondine closing and Ottoman reopens: The highs and lows of dining in Canberra

12 November 2024 | By Lucy Ridge
Five Minutes with Nicole Rebut, French Flair la Boutique

Five Minutes with Nicole Rebut, French Flair la Boutique

10 November 2024 | By Lucy Ridge
Canberra and Region Wine Show pours a glass of the district's finest

Canberra and Region Wine Show pours a glass of the district's finest

6 November 2024 | By Lucy Ridge
Pilot sous chef flies high with young chef of the year nomination

Pilot sous chef flies high with young chef of the year nomination

6 November 2024 | By Lucy Ridge
The Forage returns to Mount Majura Vineyard this November

The Forage returns to Mount Majura Vineyard this November

5 November 2024 | By Lucy Ridge
Enjoy a Spring Soiree high tea at Pialligo Fields

Enjoy a Spring Soiree high tea at Pialligo Fields

4 November 2024 | By Lucy Ridge
Food & Drink
Chris Lucas bursts onto Canberra's dining scene with Carlotta

Chris Lucas bursts onto Canberra's dining scene with Carlotta

31 October 2024 | By Lucy Ridge
Food & Drink
Miss Van's announces immediate and permanent closure

Miss Van's announces immediate and permanent closure

29 October 2024 | By Lucy Ridge
That's the spirit: Foxdog Distillery is Mogo's latest 'must-go' destination

That's the spirit: Foxdog Distillery is Mogo's latest 'must-go' destination

27 October 2024 | By Lucy Ridge
A sneak peek On Lonsdale proves this isn't just another cafe

A sneak peek On Lonsdale proves this isn't just another cafe

25 October 2024 | By Lucy Ridge
Simple, humble, fun: ex-XO Chef AK takes the pace down a notch at AK’s Diner

Simple, humble, fun: ex-XO Chef AK takes the pace down a notch at AK’s Diner

22 October 2024 | By Lucy Ridge
A taste of highland home in Gungahlin at BanMe

A taste of highland home in Gungahlin at BanMe

19 October 2024 | By Lucy Ridge
Five minutes with Sarah Collingwood, Four Winds Vineyard

Five minutes with Sarah Collingwood, Four Winds Vineyard

18 October 2024 | By Lucy Ridge
Get focaccia'd up with new home-baked side hussle Bink

Get focaccia'd up with new home-baked side hussle Bink

17 October 2024 | By Lucy Ridge
Food & Drink
From kitchen hand to restaurant owner: success is all about going with the Flow

From kitchen hand to restaurant owner: success is all about going with the Flow

16 October 2024 | By Lucy Ridge
Food & Drink
Raise a glass as ACT businesses clean up at AHA awards

Raise a glass as ACT businesses clean up at AHA awards

9 October 2024 | By Lucy Ridge
Delight in a Lebanese feast at Azima

Delight in a Lebanese feast at Azima

9 October 2024 | By Lucy Ridge
Five minutes with Patrick Dillon, Sly Fox Coffee and Poncho Fox Distillery

Five minutes with Patrick Dillon, Sly Fox Coffee and Poncho Fox Distillery

9 October 2024 | By Lucy Ridge
Five Minutes with Gavin Chan, Happy's Chinese Restaurant

Five Minutes with Gavin Chan, Happy's Chinese Restaurant

6 October 2024 | By Lucy Ridge
Sip cocktails worthy of the gods at Ambrosia Lounge

Sip cocktails worthy of the gods at Ambrosia Lounge

3 October 2024 | By Lucy Ridge
Canberra Food Co-op is looking for people to share their stories ahead of 50 year anniversary

Canberra Food Co-op is looking for people to share their stories ahead of 50 year anniversary

1 October 2024 | By Lucy Ridge
Yerrabi Pond is the new Tuscany thanks to Caffe al Lago

Yerrabi Pond is the new Tuscany thanks to Caffe al Lago

25 September 2024 | By Lucy Ridge

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