Julia Casbarian

A Houston native & Rice University grad with a B.A. in Studio Art, Julia spent time in New York City, where she earned her M.A. in Food Studies from NYU. During this time, she gained hands-on experience in the F+B industry as a beer and cheese monger.

After moving back home, Julia started her career in social media working with local restaurant groups to tell their stories. In her role as Brand Manager, she combines her expertise in food studies and the arts to oversee Southern Smoke’s social media presence and visual content.

When she’s not posting as @southernsmokefoundation, @juliacasbarian enjoys cooking, crafting, and cuddling with her two cats, Bones and Crybaby.