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.

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Canberra chef takes gold for pumpkin dessert at national awards

Canberra chef takes gold for pumpkin dessert at national awards

23 September 2024 | By Lucy Ridge
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Al fresco dining among the roses at Rosa's

Al fresco dining among the roses at Rosa's

22 September 2024 | By Lucy Ridge
Embrace the luxury of spring at the Lakeside Saturday Sesh

Embrace the luxury of spring at the Lakeside Saturday Sesh

19 September 2024 | By Lucy Ridge
Stephanie Alexander portrait unveiled as Kitchen Garden Program celebrates 20 years of growth

Stephanie Alexander portrait unveiled as Kitchen Garden Program celebrates 20 years of growth

18 September 2024 | By Lucy Ridge
Five Minutes with Luke Rathbone, Barbell Foods

Five Minutes with Luke Rathbone, Barbell Foods

15 September 2024 | By Lucy Ridge
Spring into the spirit of the season with Lady Floriade Gin experience

Spring into the spirit of the season with Lady Floriade Gin experience

14 September 2024 | By Lucy Ridge
Five Minutes with Alberto Ranalli, Peonee

Five Minutes with Alberto Ranalli, Peonee

9 September 2024 | By Lucy Ridge
Five Minutes with Sean McConnell, Rebel Rebel

Five Minutes with Sean McConnell, Rebel Rebel

9 September 2024 | By Lucy Ridge
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Celebrate the wokstars behind Australia's regional Chinese restaurants with Chopsticks or Fork?

Celebrate the wokstars behind Australia's regional Chinese restaurants with Chopsticks or Fork?

8 September 2024 | By Lucy Ridge
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What's new Yarralumla restaurant Mínima like?

What's new Yarralumla restaurant Mínima like?

3 September 2024 | By Lucy Ridge
Five minutes with Belinda Neame, The Forage

Five minutes with Belinda Neame, The Forage

2 September 2024 | By Lucy Ridge
Lilette: a little slice of Paris in Canberra (via Malvern)

Lilette: a little slice of Paris in Canberra (via Malvern)

27 August 2024 | By Lucy Ridge
Ballyhoo is one to watch

Ballyhoo is one to watch

25 August 2024 | By Lucy Ridge
'Screaming hawker centre vibes': Lim Peh's Hawker Bowls find a new home in Woden

'Screaming hawker centre vibes': Lim Peh's Hawker Bowls find a new home in Woden

24 August 2024 | By Lucy Ridge
Pilot flies high once again at prestigious awards

Pilot flies high once again at prestigious awards

23 August 2024 | By Lucy Ridge
The great laksa debate: where is Canberra's best bowl of spicy noodle soup?

The great laksa debate: where is Canberra's best bowl of spicy noodle soup?

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Why you should give a XXXX about the alcohol excise tax

Why you should give a XXXX about the alcohol excise tax

22 August 2024 | By Lucy Ridge
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Recess brings good coffee and good times to Griffith Shops

Recess brings good coffee and good times to Griffith Shops

20 August 2024 | By Lucy Ridge
Five Minutes with Reece Inkpen, Paranormal Wines

Five Minutes with Reece Inkpen, Paranormal Wines

16 August 2024 | By Lucy Ridge
Joe's Bar at East Hotel: come for the cocktails, stay for the pizza

Joe's Bar at East Hotel: come for the cocktails, stay for the pizza

15 August 2024 | By Lucy Ridge
Kickstart Expresso brings (good) drive-thru coffee to Belconnen

Kickstart Expresso brings (good) drive-thru coffee to Belconnen

13 August 2024 | By Lucy Ridge
'It’s cheaper to buy illicit drugs than it is to drink alcohol': excise tax increases are choking local breweries

'It’s cheaper to buy illicit drugs than it is to drink alcohol': excise tax increases are choking local breweries

11 August 2024 | By Lucy Ridge
Five minutes with Lachlan Exton, Highroad

Five minutes with Lachlan Exton, Highroad

9 August 2024 | By Lucy Ridge
Temporada's Dave Young takes the helm of Ballyhoo

Temporada's Dave Young takes the helm of Ballyhoo

8 August 2024 | By Lucy Ridge
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Les Bistronomes the big winner at the ACT Restaurant and Catering Awards

Les Bistronomes the big winner at the ACT Restaurant and Catering Awards

6 August 2024 | By Lucy Ridge
Food & Drink
New stall Petite Saigon opens in Verity Lane

New stall Petite Saigon opens in Verity Lane

6 August 2024 | By Lucy Ridge
Fly away green fairy: Taste the magic of misunderstood absinthe at The Canberra Distillery

Fly away green fairy: Taste the magic of misunderstood absinthe at The Canberra Distillery

30 July 2024 | By Lucy Ridge
A stairway to whatever you can imagine: Smith's Alternative opens upstairs venue McGregor Hall

A stairway to whatever you can imagine: Smith's Alternative opens upstairs venue McGregor Hall

29 July 2024 | By Lucy Ridge
Canberra institution Goodberry's to open next week in Franklin

Canberra institution Goodberry's to open next week in Franklin

26 July 2024 | By Lucy Ridge
Five minutes with Sam Burns, Barrio Coffee Collective

Five minutes with Sam Burns, Barrio Coffee Collective

26 July 2024 | By Lucy Ridge
'Croissants in my carry-on': Curtin Bakery goes above and beyond for National Bakery Association competition

'Croissants in my carry-on': Curtin Bakery goes above and beyond for National Bakery Association competition

25 July 2024 | By Lucy Ridge
Take a break at Cafe Sosta by the lake

Take a break at Cafe Sosta by the lake

24 July 2024 | By Lucy Ridge

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