Exploring NYC's Food Scene and Short Form Food Content Creation with Hungry Artist NY Justin Wu

Sprung On Food

In this episode of 'Sprung on Food,' host Kae Sprung interviews Justin Wu, also known as Hungry Artist NY, a food content creator and artist.

Justin shares his love for diverse cuisines and how he combines his passions for food and art through his illustrations and videos. They discuss Justin's nostalgic connection to a unique chicken Caesar pizza slice from Romeo's Pizzeria, his creative process using food as artistic mediums, and how he navigates the evolving landscape of digital content creation while staying authentic and engaging with his audience.

Justin also talks about handling online negativity, building a supportive community with fellow creators, and his tips for effective content creation and partnerships.

00:00 Introduction to the Show and Guest

00:38 Justin Wu's Artistic Journey

01:04 Food as an Artistic Medium

04:21 Nostalgic Food Memories

07:42 The Birth of Hungry Artist NY

08:08 Pandemic Inspirations and Early Days

09:04 From Drawings to Social Media

15:14 Going Viral and Content Evolution

23:45 Embracing Uncomfortable Situations

24:15 The Reality of Live Content Creation

24:46 Handling Technical Issues and Adaptation

26:12 Navigating Brand Partnerships

28:06 Building a Supportive Creator Community

34:03 The Content Creation Process

41:11 Dealing with Online Negativity

44:01 Fun Food Questions and Final Thoughts

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About the show: Sprung On Food is an interview based series, hosted by Katherine Sprung, a food and media entrepreneur. This season, we're stepping into the world of food content creation, featuring food bloggers, chefs, cookbook authors, and media pros you should know. And, we get to know them through food, a universal connector.