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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
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
Art & Culture
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
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
What's new Yarralumla restaurant Mínima like?

What's new Yarralumla restaurant Mínima like?

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

Five minutes with Belinda Neame, The Forage

2 September 2024 | By Lucy Ridge
Food & Drink
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?

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
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
Food & Drink
Five Minutes with Reece Inkpen, Paranormal Wines

Five Minutes with Reece Inkpen, Paranormal Wines

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

New stall Petite Saigon opens in Verity Lane

6 August 2024 | By Lucy Ridge
Food & Drink
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
Food & Drink
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
The Winemaker and The Chef: two talented sisters team up for a wine dinner in Bungendore

The Winemaker and The Chef: two talented sisters team up for a wine dinner in Bungendore

23 July 2024 | By Lucy Ridge
Move over Melbourne: a Canberra wine bar is in the running for a big national award

Move over Melbourne: a Canberra wine bar is in the running for a big national award

22 July 2024 | By Lucy Ridge

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