Susan Feniger
Mandalay Bay
Border Grill
Chef, Restaurateur, Cookbook Author, Radio and TV Personality
Inspired by a love for bold flavors and strong statements, Susan Feniger has made her mark in the culinary world with home cooking from all over the world. For over two decades, Susan and her business partner Mary Sue Milliken have transformed street foods and comfort foods into critically acclaimed cuisine and become some of the country's foremost authorities on the Latin kitchen.
In 1981, Susan, along with Mary Sue, opened City Cafe on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles. Then in 1985, Susan and Mary Sue turned the cafe site into Border Grill, a "taco stand" serving authentic home cooking and street foods of Mexico. It too outgrew the tiny space and in 1990 moved to its current home on 4th Street in Santa Monica where it now serves modern Mexican food in an urban cantina setting. In 1999, the Border Grill concept grew to encompass another restaurant at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.
With the opening of Susan Feniger’s STREET in 2009, the celebrated chef launched the first solo venture of her 30-year career. Rather than rest on the laurels of her continuing professional collaboration with Mary Sue, Susan’s dream of creating a unique restaurant dedicated completely to the authentic flavors of street food has found instant success with foodies and media alike. The bold move came as a result of Susan’s desire to break out of the Latin kitchen that launched her to prominence.
A natural teacher, Susan shares her passion for food through many media, including television, radio and film. In 2010, Susan is set to be featured in “Chefs vs. City” on the Food Network and "Top Chef Masters" on Bravo.
Susan is an active member of the community, providing a leadership role in many culinary associations, charities and organizations. She played a founding role in Chefs Collaborative, is an active member of Women Chefs and Restaurateurs, and supports Share Our Strength in its fight to end hunger and poverty in the United States and abroad.
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