Susan Feniger
Keynote Speaker: Chef, Author & Entrepreneur; Co-Owner of Mundo Hospitality Group; Known for Influence in American Cuisine
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Susan Feniger Biography
Susan Feniger is a chef, author, entrepreneur, and co-owner of Mundo Hospitality Group, recognized for her influence in American cuisine and the restaurant industry. After graduating from the Culinary Institute of America in New York, Feniger joined the predominantly male kitchen at Chicago's Le Perroquet, where she met Mary Sue Milliken. Feniger later worked for Wolfgang Puck at Ma Maison in Los Angeles, refined her culinary skills in the French Riviera, and returned to open City Café with Milliken, contributing to the evolution of Los Angeles' dining scene. The Smithsonian National Museum of American History houses small dishes from City Café, reflecting the restaurant's cultural significance.
Feniger and Milliken continued to break barriers as female restaurateurs, pioneering sustainability initiatives and expanding their business to include food trucks and a full-service events and catering company. They transformed CITY into the first Border Grill, focusing on authentic Mexican home cooking and street foods, a concept developed after traveling through Mexico. Border Grill received recognition from Gourmet Magazine as one of the best restaurants in America and was honored with the IVY Award from Restaurants & Institutions magazine. Feniger and Milliken also opened the restaurant "Alice B." in Palm Springs, which features seasonal, French, and Mediterranean influences. Alice B. was named one of the 101 best restaurants in California by the Los Angeles Times.
Feniger is a television personality, appearing with Milliken in hundreds of episodes of "Too Hot Tamales" and "Tamales World Tour" on Food Network. Julia Child invited Feniger and Milliken to appear on her PBS series "Cooking with Master Chefs," which contributed to their television careers. Feniger also competed on the second season of "Top Chef Masters" and co-hosted the food-focused radio show KCRW's "Good Food" in Los Angeles. Feniger collaborated with filmmaker Liz Lachman to create the documentary film "Susan Feniger. FORKED," which explores her career and personal journey.
Feniger has co-authored several cookbooks with Milliken, including "City Cuisine," "Mesa Mexicana," "Cantina: The Best of Casual Mexican Cooking," "Cooking with Too Hot Tamales," and "Mexican Cooking for Dummies." Her book "Susan Feniger's Street Food: Irresistibly Crispy, Creamy, Crunchy, Spicy, Sticky, Sweet Recipes" highlights her expertise in global street cuisine. Feniger and Milliken were the first women and the first duo to receive the Julia Child Award at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History. Additional honors include the Elizabeth Burns Lifetime Achievement Award from the California Restaurant Association, induction into the Menu Masters Hall of Fame, and the Gold Award from the Los Angeles Times. Feniger also received the Augie Award at the Culinary Institute of America's Leadership Awards Celebrating Women Chefs and Restaurateurs.
Beyond her culinary work, Feniger is active in philanthropy and community leadership. She is a founding member of the Scleroderma Research Foundation Board of Directors, serves on the Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board, and co-chairs the board of the Los Angeles LGBT Center, where she supports the Center's Culinary Arts Program. Feniger and Milliken co-founded Women Chefs & Restaurateurs and Chefs Collaborative, organizations dedicated to advancing women in the restaurant industry and promoting sustainable food systems. Feniger also works with the Monterey Bay Aquarium's Blue Ribbon Task Force to promote sustainable seafood and implements eco-friendly practices in her restaurants. Her career encompasses restaurants, television, cookbooks, and advocacy, establishing Feniger as a prominent figure in the culinary world.
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Susan Feniger is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Hospitality, Celebrity Chef, Jewish Heritage and Non-Fiction Authors.
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Susan Feniger is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Hospitality, Celebrity Chef and Jewish Heritage. The estimated speaking fee range to book Susan Feniger for live events is $20,000 - $30,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Susan Feniger generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Susan Spicer, Jonathan Waxman and Michael Psilakis. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Susan Feniger for an upcoming event.
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How much does it cost to book Susan Feniger for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Susan Feniger, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $20,000 - $30,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Susan Feniger, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Susan Feniger speak about?
Susan Feniger is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Hospitality, Celebrity Chef, Jewish Heritage and Non-Fiction Authors. -
Where does Susan Feniger travel from?
Susan Feniger generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Susan Feniger?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Susan Feniger for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Susan Feniger for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Susan Feniger or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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