Julia

Julia began her culinary journey working as a Sous Chef by the age of 20. She then took her skills, passion, and knowledge from the kitchen and applied them to the bar atmosphere with a desire to connect with people and discuss spirits and wine. She has worked in a number of fine dining establishments from the East to West coast, and is currently the Bar Manager at Juanita & Maude in Albany, CA. In the summer of 2025, she was recognized in the East Bay for her craft, winning Best Craft Cocktails and placing as runner-up for Best Bartender. Julia enjoys learning intensely about a product or process and then pushing those boundaries, striving to respect and create new adventures in flavor. She is a certified Level One Sommelier currently studying for her Level Two and is working toward opening a bar with a sustainable clothing boutique attached. Her ethos is to enrich and encourage spaces and experiences where we can come together to forge community.