Mary Sue Milliken

James Beard and Julia Child Award-winning chef, cookbook author, food system activist, co-owner of Mundo Hospitality Group

Mary Sue Milliken

Mary Sue Milliken is a James Beard and Julia Child Award-winning chef, cookbook author, food system activist, media personality, and co-owner of Mundo Hospitality Group (Border Grill, BBQ Mexicana, Pacha Mamas, SOCALO, and Alice B.) with her business partner Susan Feniger.

Mary Sue has co-authored five cookbooks, co-starred in Food Network’s Too Hot Tamales and successfully competed on Bravo’s Top Chef Masters. Milliken is passionate about food policy and works with nonprofits around the world to bring her expertise to help shape sustainable food systems. Mary Sue also serves on the Board of Trustees for the James Beard Foundation, the U.S. State Department’s American Chef Corps, and is a founding member of Regarding Her.

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Inspired by the extraordinary life of Alice B. Toklas and her travels through Europe, Alice B. Palm Springs is a celebration of style, creativity, and connection. This 90/90 dinner hosted by James Beard and Julia Child award-winning chefs Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken will offer a multi-course format with optional wine pairings in honor of Jacques' 90th Birthday. For one night only, the chefs will prepare special Jacques-inspired dishes with a West Coast twist, highlighting bold yet balanced flavors, and locally sourced ingredients.