Julie Hartigan

Professional Chef and Recipe Developer who left a career as an engineer to pursue her passion for all things food, cooking, cocktails, and fun! A longtime Jersey resident, Julie splits her time between Hoboken / Asbury Park and loves exploring both cities’ ever-changing dining and cocktail scenes…while she talks shop with the chefs. By day, Julie works with brands such as Weight Watchers, Bed Bath Beyond, Real Simple, Food Network, and others and shoots cooking videos, writes recipes, and appears on TV to share her tips and tricks. She’s thrilled to bring a “Chef to Chef” perspective to Jersey Bites and introduce you to the standout spots, dishes, and drinks on her must-try list! Follow Julie’s culinary adventures and get her recipes, cooking tips, and easy entertaining ideas on Instagram @cookingwjulie and on Facebook at Cooking w Julie.