Newcastle – it’s time for you to SPILL

Since 2013, HUNTERhunter has been telling the behind-the-scenes stories of our local go-to hospitality and lifestyle businesses. 

We’ve learned about where they’ve come from, how they got to where they are, and where they’re headed.

But what about the behind-the-scenes of their own lives? Where do the people behind your favourite restaurants go to eat? What playlist does your fave local creative have playing on repeat? Where do they head in Newcastle to impress their out-of-town friends and family? 

Introducing our new series, SPILL. Each month, we’ll sit down with some of the well-known and less familiar voices of our region to explore what makes them tick.

Previous SPILL chats include;

Scottish-born-turned-Novocastrian sandwich monger Ali Downer
Hear from Vera Wine’s partners in crime Josh and Florence Distefano
The face behind Squidless Studios' quirky canvas creations Madison Battams
Local jeweller of the rebranded Artefact Amelia Hancock
The man behind Hamilton’s favourite food and wine venue, Tony Harrison
Newcastle’s doughnut legend Anna Farthing Doughheads
Meet Reece Hignell, the friendly face behind Hamilton's sweetest spot – Cakeboi 
The sandwich genius behind King Street's Arno Deli, Will O'Brien
The bubbly energy and inspiration behind Charlestown’s healthy treats, Kylie Pheils
The creative coffee-loving KMAC, from Floozy Coffee
The bubbly Italian behind the casual pop-up cucina Alessandra Papazzo
Meet Lachlan MacBean the long-time beer enthusiast behind Lambton’s brewery
We chat to Nic Brady from Newy’s favoruite Fried Chicken joint
The face behind Squidless Studios's Madison Battams
Owner of Newcastle's much-loved The Koutetsu, Chris Wilson
The creator of Newcastle's sugar-free ginger beer Hazel Kitson
The personality behind our House Proud series Julie Evans
The creative behind Hey Tilly jewellery Sarah Madden
Long-time beer enthusiast Lachlan MacBean
Published illustrator, stationery and book shop owner Susanna Harrison
Coffee enthusiast Jayson Brakel of Flo. & Xtraction
Newcastle's nightlife visionary Dylan Oaks of the mad poet
The couple behind some of Newcastle's fave cafes Josh & Meckenzie
Newcastle's charismatic coffee Lord, Dan Brown
Furniture upholsterer Reioni Douglas of Culture Cush and Upolstrei
Inside the creative world of Kere M Baker of Pseudonym Gallery
The pastry and coffee king and queen of Tighes Hill Hayley & Phil of Praise Joe