Eat Drink Think - In Conversation

Grab a drink and get inspired for your next dinner party conversation! 🍷✨ We're uniting five insiders who share unique stories about culture, celebration, and the dynamic local food scene.

Join us for an engaging panel discussion with three exceptional women authors who have recently published acclaimed books on food in Brisbane and beyond. Expect a blend of casual chats and deep insights into their experiences and observations about food and the community behind it.

📚 Authors in Conversation:

1. Lucy Ridge - Fed Up
   A former chef who left the male-dominated restaurant world in search of a more meaningful relationship with food, travelling across Australia to learn from women who nurture it.
2. Samantha Parish - Chefs Eat Brisbane
   An exploration of Brisbane's vibrant restaurant scene through the eyes of its chefs, revealing the dishes that define them and what they eat when they’re off-duty.
3. Shika Finnemore - Eat Brisbane
   A heartfelt collection of stories and recipes from diverse chefs, producers, and artisans who gather around the table.

🌱 From the Farm:

Enjoy short but impactful talks from two dedicated growers championing local food:

• Phil Garozzo - Loop Growers
  Discover how this market garden in Samford Valley redefines food waste into rich compost, benefiting local chefs and the community.
• Jacki Hinchey - Blue Dog Farm
  Meet the innovator behind the 'Really Fancy Salad' mix and learn about her journey as a local food advocate and farmer featured in Lucy Ridge’s book.

Food and drinks are available for purchase at the venue, including award-winning beer brewed by Blind Boy Brewing. 🍻

Eat Drink Think is part of the Industry Day at the SEQ Food Summit 2026.

📍 Location: 12 Commerce St, Salisbury, QLD 4107, Australia
🎟️ Get your tickets here!