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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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Region recommends: Suburban gems for casual dining

Region recommends: Suburban gems for casual dining

20 January 2025 | By Lucy Ridge
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Region recommends: Canberra's best ice cream

Region recommends: Canberra's best ice cream

16 January 2025 | By Lucy Ridge
Suburban secret Cork & Glass is more than your average bottle shop

Suburban secret Cork & Glass is more than your average bottle shop

15 January 2025 | By Lucy Ridge
Five Minutes with Rina Miyata, Muku Ramen Bar

Five Minutes with Rina Miyata, Muku Ramen Bar

8 January 2025 | By Lucy Ridge
'Watch this space': Dissent Cafe & Bar is Canberra's newest live music venue

'Watch this space': Dissent Cafe & Bar is Canberra's newest live music venue

7 January 2025 | By Lucy Ridge
As a Canberra food writer, these are the best meals I had in 2024

As a Canberra food writer, these are the best meals I had in 2024

1 January 2025 | By Lucy Ridge
Five Minutes with Rena Judd, The Jetty

Five Minutes with Rena Judd, The Jetty

30 December 2024 | By Lucy Ridge
Canberra's Best Yum Cha

Canberra's Best Yum Cha

26 December 2024 | By Lucy Ridge
Food & Drink
Yarrh Wines owners hand over winemaking legacy to young guns

Yarrh Wines owners hand over winemaking legacy to young guns

21 December 2024 | By Lucy Ridge
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With meat now on the menu, what’s Monster Kitchen and Bar like?

With meat now on the menu, what’s Monster Kitchen and Bar like?

19 December 2024 | By Lucy Ridge
Five Minutes with AK Ramakrishna, AK's Diner

Five Minutes with AK Ramakrishna, AK's Diner

14 December 2024 | By Lucy Ridge
Akiba celebrates 10 years with a free dinner and charity partnership

Akiba celebrates 10 years with a free dinner and charity partnership

12 December 2024 | By Lucy Ridge
Sapling Yard wins boutique wine trophy for second year running

Sapling Yard wins boutique wine trophy for second year running

10 December 2024 | By Lucy Ridge
Shokupan sandos, shake fries and snacky sides: On Lonsdale is the place for a non-standard brunch

Shokupan sandos, shake fries and snacky sides: On Lonsdale is the place for a non-standard brunch

9 December 2024 | By Lucy Ridge
Yarrh Wines collaborates with Cubby and Co on tiny homes (and tipples) with an authentic sense of place

Yarrh Wines collaborates with Cubby and Co on tiny homes (and tipples) with an authentic sense of place

8 December 2024 | By Lucy Ridge
Redbrick celebrates 13 years of coffee in Canberra

Redbrick celebrates 13 years of coffee in Canberra

7 December 2024 | By Lucy Ridge
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
Food & Drink
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
Food & Drink
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

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