Julia Collins
School
University Of Florida
Expertise
Coffee, Philadelphia Food & Drink Scene, Food Photography
- Julia once tried every coffee shop in Gainesville, Florida.
- When watching "The Great British Baking Show," Julia likes to put her baking skills to the test and attempts to recreate what the contestants are making.
- Embracing her New Jersey Italian heritage, Julia has interviewed Eataly Global VP Dino Borri, and she is always on the hunt to find the best Italian food in the tri-state area.
Experience
Julia has written and edited for Tasting Table since March 2022 as a freelance features editor. She loves to keep up with current coffee trends, find hidden restaurant gems in Philly and New Jersey, and travel to different states and countries to discover more delicious eats outside her region. Julia is also a brunch enthusiast and an avid reader (cookbooks included). After a childhood of devouring books from the public library, she went on to the University of Florida to learn to write the words she was so mesmerized with. Julia was the editor-in-chief of her university's chapter of Spoon University for three years, writing and editing nonstop. Julia has edited for and been published in publications like Philadelphia Magazine, The Independent Florida Alligator, and Trash Mag.
Education
Julia has a Bachelor of Science in journalism and a Master of the Arts in mass communication, both from the University of Florida.
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Stories By Julia Collins
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Even if you don't own the Keurig K-Iced Coffee Maker, iced K-cup pods are a convenient solution for iced coffee fans. Let's rank these pods from worst to best.
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With the range and availability of oat milk creamers growing, which one is best to pair with your morning coffee? We put several brands to the taste test.
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Never fall in love at the Jersey Shore ... but it's hard to resist the diverse treats and dishes served by the best restaurants in Belmar, New Jersey.
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Curbside pick-up is a convenient option for shoppers. Check out what you need to know before you place your order at one of these grocery stores.
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If you want a fun bar experience that differs from the usual sports-watching, billiards-playing, and dancing, hit up these themed bars in Philadelphia next.
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New Jersey is home to hundreds of Italian restaurants, but not all of them are of the same caliber. We reached out to a local to fine the best in the state.
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You might not think of wine when you think of New Jersey, but you should - the Garden State is a world-class wine region, and these are the best wineries in it.
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If you want to put together a top-notch Super Bowl party (Taylor's version), read on -- here are some of our top picks for tasty Taylor-themed game day snacks.
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From Italian restaurants to gourmet groceries, Eataly is one-of-a-kind. We spoke with Global Vice President Dino Borri to learn all about it.
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There's nothing quite like Eataly, the iconic hybrid Italian restaurant and grocery store. But this new SoHo location is very different from the others in NYC.
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It's hard to fathom a Super Bowl party without chicken wings -- here are some frozen options for your game day celebration, ranked in order of tastiness.
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Foodies may not think of New Jersey right away when discussing great sushi restaurants. However, the Garden State boasts some top-notch sushi.
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In recent years, fast food chains have gone beyond the original chicken sandwich to create zingyer, hotter versions. We've crowned the spiciest burger here.
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There's a reason they say breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It's also incredibly tasty. Check out the best breakfast spots in South Jersey.
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There are almost too many terrific restaurants to choose from in South Jersey. But our experts have created a list of the best lunch and dinner options.
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We decided to take a closer look at Kettle chips and let you know about its popular flavors so you can make more informed decisions the next time you shop.
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Everyone loves a good hot chocolate, especially during the holidays, but many of us make mistakes in whipping up the perennial favorite. Here's what to avoid.
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From scratch soft pretzels are an excellent, unexpected holiday treat. To find out the best tips for making our own, we touched based with a few experts.
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Rao's is well-known in the grocery store pasta aisle, and the brand's talents have extended to the condiment aisle. We reviewed Rao's new ketchup flavors.
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From Cosmic Stardust to Juicy Peach, we tried all 13 flavors of Alani Nu energy drinks to give you the definitive ranking of our favorites.
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Ever wanted to compete on "The Great British Baking Show"? Big London Bake gives you the opportunity to live out your sweetest tent-baking fantasies.
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The Eras Tour is a cultural phenomenon coming to a movie theater near. Here are the best concession snacks and drinks to pair with each era.
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Take a trip with us to Hawkins, Indiana (and the Upside Down) as we rank each of the "Stranger Things"-inspired Scoops Ahoy flavors now available at Walmart
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Before it was stocked in grocery freezers, The Pizza Cupcake was a hit on "Shark Tank," and we chatted with the founders about the experience and aftermath.
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After the memorable appearance of Blondie's Cookies on Shark Tank, we caught up with the companies founder to see how the company has been since Shark Tank.
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Italian is as familiar a cuisine as any, but you'll want to avoid these mistakes to make the most out of your next visit to an Italian restaurant.
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We spoke with one of the Fish Fixe founders about their experience on Season 13 of Shark Tank, including what you didn't see and what they're doing now.