Scratchley's and Emersons among Newcastle and Hunter restaurants that stay open despite pandemic woes

Jim Kellar
December 21 2021 - 8:00am
Giving it his best shot: Neil Slater, owner of Scratchley's, is back after a week of lost trading. Picture: Peter Lorimer
Giving it his best shot: Neil Slater, owner of Scratchley's, is back after a week of lost trading. Picture: Peter Lorimer

Last Thursday Red Funnel, one of the biggest seafood suppliers to the Hunter hospitality industry, posted a notice: "we are absolutely devastated that we have had to suspend trading due to a Covid outbreak".

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Jim Kellar

Jim Kellar

Weekender Editor

Jim Kellar writes about culture, art, food and music. He's been a journalist at the Newcastle Herald since 1997. jkellar@newcastleherald.com.au

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