Julia was born and raised in Japan, and it was her mother who first introduced her to the notion of hospitality. She would entertain family guests with a meticulous appreciation for details, which is a hallmark of Julia’s career and helped form her personal motto of “Everything Matters.” After working at the internationally acclaimed bar, Aviary, Momose was scooped up to head the beverage program at Michelin star rated GreenRiver. After winning multiple awards and accolades, Julia now works as a bar consultant and has created a menu of zero-proof cocktails for Oriole Chicago.