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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.

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Canberra Cellar Door brings the wine region to the centre of the city

Canberra Cellar Door brings the wine region to the centre of the city

8 April 2025 | By Lucy Ridge
Food & Drink
Vintage ACT venue reinvigorated by old-school Canberra Chef

Vintage ACT venue reinvigorated by old-school Canberra Chef

5 April 2025 | By Lucy Ridge
Agostinis branches out into brunch, Italian style

Agostinis branches out into brunch, Italian style

3 April 2025 | By Lucy Ridge
Bar Rochford gets new head chef and hosts Melbourne 'young gun' for two nights

Bar Rochford gets new head chef and hosts Melbourne 'young gun' for two nights

2 April 2025 | By Lucy Ridge
Canberra icon the Mandalay Bus returns!

Canberra icon the Mandalay Bus returns!

31 March 2025 | By Lucy Ridge
Five minutes with Sarah Power, Canberra Region Farmers Market

Five minutes with Sarah Power, Canberra Region Farmers Market

30 March 2025 | By Lucy Ridge
All roads lead to Roman-style pizza at Sliceria by Chef Hem

All roads lead to Roman-style pizza at Sliceria by Chef Hem

28 March 2025 | By Lucy Ridge
Aussie brunch meets authentic Indonesian at Kopiku Caffe

Aussie brunch meets authentic Indonesian at Kopiku Caffe

27 March 2025 | By Lucy Ridge
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Aspiring chefs to get a leg-up during seven-week smorgasbord of events for South Coast food festival

Aspiring chefs to get a leg-up during seven-week smorgasbord of events for South Coast food festival

26 March 2025 | By Lucy Ridge
Food & Drink
Five Minutes with Brett Nebauer, 11e Cave, Onzieme and After Service

Five Minutes with Brett Nebauer, 11e Cave, Onzieme and After Service

23 March 2025 | By Lucy Ridge
The People’s Steak: The meat. The myth. The legend.

The People’s Steak: The meat. The myth. The legend.

22 March 2025 | By Lucy Ridge
Gotta get that Seoul Sistaz!

Gotta get that Seoul Sistaz!

20 March 2025 | By Lucy Ridge
Friends and Momos a family affair at new Gungahlin store

Friends and Momos a family affair at new Gungahlin store

18 March 2025 | By Lucy Ridge
Luncheon in the Leaves celebrates the colours of autumn and the taste of the season

Luncheon in the Leaves celebrates the colours of autumn and the taste of the season

17 March 2025 | By Lucy Ridge
A Bite to Eat has a new lease on life

A Bite to Eat has a new lease on life

16 March 2025 | By Lucy Ridge
Mystery beers, birthday brews and a few special events: What's not to love about Cypher Brewing?

Mystery beers, birthday brews and a few special events: What's not to love about Cypher Brewing?

15 March 2025 | By Lucy Ridge
Food & Drink
That Other Place to open in Ainslie for drinks and snacks

That Other Place to open in Ainslie for drinks and snacks

6 March 2025 | By Lucy Ridge
Food & Drink
Party away the Last Light of Summer with a 'lakeside sesh' at The Boat House

Party away the Last Light of Summer with a 'lakeside sesh' at The Boat House

5 March 2025 | By Lucy Ridge
Five minutes with Davide Della Bella, Trevino's Clubhouse

Five minutes with Davide Della Bella, Trevino's Clubhouse

3 March 2025 | By Lucy Ridge
Head over heels in love with Under Bakery

Head over heels in love with Under Bakery

1 March 2025 | By Lucy Ridge
Put Uyghur Cuisine on your foodie bucket list

Put Uyghur Cuisine on your foodie bucket list

27 February 2025 | By Lucy Ridge
Ballyhoo teams up with local artist for Enlighten Installation that will dazzle diners

Ballyhoo teams up with local artist for Enlighten Installation that will dazzle diners

27 February 2025 | By Lucy Ridge
Relive the glory days of Canberra's past at Verity Lane's Nostalgia Week

Relive the glory days of Canberra's past at Verity Lane's Nostalgia Week

26 February 2025 | By Lucy Ridge
Live 'la bella vita' at The Italian Place

Live 'la bella vita' at The Italian Place

24 February 2025 | By Lucy Ridge
Food & Drink
Seasonal cooking that feels like home at Milk HAUS

Seasonal cooking that feels like home at Milk HAUS

23 February 2025 | By Lucy Ridge
Food & Drink
Weston institution The Meating Room to close the doors after 10 years

Weston institution The Meating Room to close the doors after 10 years

20 February 2025 | By Lucy Ridge
Myanmar Corner: a suburban gem worth the drive

Myanmar Corner: a suburban gem worth the drive

20 February 2025 | By Lucy Ridge
Whatever happened to prawn cocktails and devilled eggs?

Whatever happened to prawn cocktails and devilled eggs?

19 February 2025 | By Lucy Ridge
Five Minutes with Tara Cheyne MLA, ACT Minister for Night-Time Economy

Five Minutes with Tara Cheyne MLA, ACT Minister for Night-Time Economy

14 February 2025 | By Lucy Ridge
Sweet Bones bids bittersweet farewell to Braddon, but Scullin lives on!

Sweet Bones bids bittersweet farewell to Braddon, but Scullin lives on!

10 February 2025 | By Lucy Ridge
Restaurants are bringing back BYO as diners watch their wallets

Restaurants are bringing back BYO as diners watch their wallets

9 February 2025 | By Lucy Ridge
Region Recommends: Our favourite northside brunches

Region Recommends: Our favourite northside brunches

3 February 2025 | By Lucy Ridge

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