Private Parties - Border Grill

							   MODERN MEXICAN
BORDER GRILL CATERING • BORDER GRILL PRIVATE PARTIES • BORDER GRILL TRUCK
BORDER GRILL
Enjoy modern Mexican food in a vibrant setting at Border Grill, the
hip, urban cantina from Chefs Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger
of Bravo's "Top Chef Masters" and Food Network’s “Too Hot
Tamales”. Presenting the bold, exciting flavors of Mexico, Border
Grill sets the standard for gourmet Mexican fare in Los Angeles, Las
Vegas, and beyond. A lively gathering place, Border Grill entices
you with a collection of adventurous margaritas, transporting you to
the beaches and spicy nightlife of Cabo and Cozumel. Elevating
Mexican food to a whole new level, Border Grill explores a passion
for the diverse, authentic dishes of Oaxaca and the Yucatan and the
creative cuisine of Mexico City. At Border Grill, the possibilities are
endless as you savor a flavorful bite of fresh ceviche, sip a hand-
crafted margarita, and contemplate the perfectly grilled skirt steak
with charred corn relish, and oh, that slow-roasted Yucatan pork.
All this from the most innovative, rock-solid Mexican concept in Los
Angeles and Las Vegas, as well as the Border Grill Truck, on the
cutting edge of the Los Angeles street food scene.
MARY SUE MILLIKEN & SUSAN FENIGER
Co-Chef/Owners, Border Grill Restaurants & Truck
Bravo's "Top Chef Masters" & Food Network's "Too Hot Tamales"
Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger are co-chef/owners of the popular, critically acclaimed Border
Grill restaurants, serving modern Mexican food in Las Vegas at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, as well
as in Downtown Los Angeles and Santa Monica, California. The Border Grill Truck, their latest
endeavor, is a gourmet taco truck sensation on the cutting edge of the street food scene in Los Angeles.
Pioneers of world cuisine since the 1980’s, Mary Sue and Susan are also well known as Food Network's
dynamic "Too Hot Tamales", and most recently from Bravo's "Top Chef Masters". Mary Sue and Susan
are preeminent ambassadors of authentic Mexican cuisine, setting the standard for gourmet Mexican
fare for over two decades and authoring five cookbooks, including Cooking with Too Hot Tamales and
Mesa Mexicana. Active members of the community, Mary Sue and Susan play leading roles in Share
Our Strength and the Scleroderma Research Foundation. They are passionate about the environment
and lead the culinary industry with their eco-friendly policies.
BORDER GRILL SPECIAL EVENTS
Welcome to Border Grill, presenting the vibrant, modern flavors of Mexico from Chefs Mary Sue
Milliken and Susan Feniger, Bravo's “Top Chef Masters” and Food Network’s “Too Hot Tamales”.

•   Bold Flavors of Mexico, from Oaxaca to the Yucatan
•   Handcrafted Margaritas and Mojitos
•   Ceviches, Tacos, Quesadillas, and more
•   Amazing Homemade Desserts
•   Fun, Festive Atmosphere

Contact us today for an unforgettable party!
Stacy Failing, CSEP, Special Events Manager
213.486.5171 • stacy.failing@bordergrill.com
OUR PLACE?
Private Parties: Throw a fiesta at Border Grill!
Your guests will love our festive atmosphere and bold flavors at Border Grill! And
whether it's a cocktail party in our cantina, a big bash in our main dining room,
or a birthday dinner in one of our private party spaces, we can accommodate
any size group, including up to 1000 people on our beautiful outdoor plaza.

• Birthdays & Anniversaries • Cocktail Parties             • Happy Hour
• Holiday Parties           • Rehearsal Dinners            • Breakfast Meetings
• Office Parties             • Bridal & Baby Showers        • Cooking Classes

Border Grill Downtown LA • 445 S. Figueroa St. • Los Angeles, CA 90071
Border Grill Santa Monica • 1445 4th St. • Santa Monica, CA 90401

OR YOURS?
Catering: We’ll bring the party to you!
Bring the unique style and expertise of Border Grill Catering to your next event.
We offer full-service, off-site catering or quick catering delivery to private
residences, historic venues, museums, schools, offices, and more! And we'll
help you with party rentals, flowers, and entertainment.

• Corporate Events           • Holiday Parties             • Bar/Bat Mitzvahs
• Cocktail Parties           • Taco Parties                • Quinceañeras
• Galas & Premiers           • Margarita Parties           • Formal Plated Dinners
• Weddings                   • Party Platters              • Buffet Dinners
• Birthdays                  • Cooking Demos               • Border Grill Truck

Contact us today for an unforgettable party!

Stacy Failing, CSEP, Special Events Manager
213.486.5171 • stacy.failing@bordergrill.com



Visiting Vegas?
Throw a fiesta at Border Grill Las Vegas at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino!
For more info, contact Destiny Hampton at 702.632.7403 or
destiny.hampton@bordergrill.com.

Twitter @BorderGrill • Facebook • bordergrill.com
WHAT IS MODERN MEXICAN CUISINE?
Border Grill Co-Chef/Owners Mary Sue Milliken and
Susan Feniger believe “modern Mexican” cuisine should
be light and healthful, with a large dose of flavor--a fresh
take on traditional Mexican fare, featuring meats, poultry,
and seafood balanced and enhanced by lots of vegeta-
bles, fruits, herbs, fresh salsas, beans, and handmade tor-
tillas. Everything is made from scratch using the best
ingredients, including signature cocktails with freshly
squeezed citrus juices and premium tequilas.


MENU HIGHLIGHTS
Choose from a mix of modern, bold flavors with menus
from Border Grill, as well as the cosmopolitan flavors of
Mary Sue and Susan’s first restaurant CITY.

Starters:
Plantain Empanadas
Peruvian Ceviche Tostaditas
Poblano Quesadillas
Savory Stuffed Dates
Quinoa Fritters

Entrees:
Grilled Skirt Steak
Paella a la Valenciana
Seeded Baby Lamb Chops
Yucatan Pork
Tamarind Glazed Salmon
Negro Modelo Braised Short Ribs
Chicken with Olives and Figs

Desserts:
Churro Tots
Mexican Chocolate Cream Pie
Souffled Key Lime Cheesecake
Banana Cream Pie
Torta de Tres Leches
Cajeta Flan
SUSTAINABILITY
Border Grill Co-Chef/Owners Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger have always been
champions of the environment and in recent years have stepped up their efforts with a host of
environmentally-friendly policies at their restaurants. In Los Angeles, Border Grill uses organic
long grain rice, black beans, as well as beef, lamb, and uncured pork raised without
hormones and antibiotics. We use seasonal, locally grown ingredients whenever possible
and do not use any products containing artificial trans fat. We serve only sustainable
seafood and are a member of the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch Program.
In addition, Border Grill recently developed a program called "Good for the Planet, Good for
You" giving guests the opportunity to choose dishes made with at least 80% plant-based
ingredients. Because 18% of greenhouse gas emissions come from livestock----more than from
transportation----and Americans eat about twice as much of the daily protein recommended by
the USDA, Border Grill is encouraging guests to get meat out of the center of the plate and
build the meal around vegetables, grains, beans, salads, and fruit.
BORDER GRILL TRUCK
Welcome to the Border Grill Truck, a party on wheels!
Gourmet tacos, quesadillas, ceviches, and more from
celebrity Chefs Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger of
Bravo's "Top Chef Masters" and Food Network's "Too
Hot Tamales."

Contact us today for a fabulous fiesta!
Libby Dearing • Twitter @BorderGrill
213.542.1100 ext. 16 • libby.dearing@bordergrill.com
BORDER GRILL TRUCK
TACOS
on a handmade corn tortilla

Yucatan Pork Taco
roasted achiote pork • pickled onion • orange salsa

Citrus Chicken Taco
tomatillo • creamy salsa fresca

Carne Asada Taco
grilled steak • salsa fresca • guacamole

Crispy Baja Fish Taco
chipotle honey • creamy salsa fresca

Avocado Taco
red quinoa • amaranth • sesame coated
grilled corn relish • chipotle salsa

Potato Rajas Taco
roasted potatoes • chiles • mexican cheeses • pickled onion


QUESADILLAS
in a handmade flour tortilla

Poblano Quesadilla
manchego, panela, cotija cheeses
roasted poblano chiles • chipotle salsa

Carne Asada Quesadilla
lime • garlic marinated • grilled steak • mexican cheeses


CONES
Green Corn Tamal
sweet corn • crema • salsa fresca

Peruvian Ceviche
seasonal sustainable fish • lime • ginger • aji amarillo chile
pickled onion • corn tortilla cone


SWEETS
Churro Tots
dulce de leche infused churros
cinnamon sugar • whipped cream


BORDER BRUNCH MENU ALSO AVAILABLE!
AS SEEN
                                          AS SEEN AT EVENTS
Bon Appétit:
Vegas Uncork'd
Beaver Creek Master Chef Classic

Food & Wine:
South Beach Wine & Food Festival
Classic in Aspen
Taste of Beverly Hills

Los Angeles Times:
Festival of Books
Food & Wine Festival
THE TASTE

Other:
U.S. Open Master Chefs Café
National Restaurant Association Show
Western Foodservice and Hospitality Expo
Culinary Institute of America Leadership Forum
Taste of the Nation
Cool Comedy, Hot Cuisine
And many more!
                                                AS SEEN AT EVENTS
City Events:                      Entertainment Events:
City of Los Angeles               ABC Television
City of Santa Monica              Activison
City of West Hollywood            CBS Television
City of Pasadena                  Director’s Guild of America
Pasadena Civic Center             Dreamworks SKG
Glendale Memorial                 EPSN
                                  Fox Entertainment Radio
Non-Profit Events:                 HBO
Doctors Without Borders           KCRW Radio
Make-A-Wish Foundation            KTLA
L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center         Magical Elves
Human Rights Campaign             MTV Networks
Scleroderma Research Foundation   Nickelodeon
Share Our Strength                Paramount
Chrysalis                         Screen Actor’s Guild
                                  Sony/Screen Gems
Educational Events:               United Talent Agency
Caltech                           Universal
Crossroads School                 Univision
Culinary Institute of America     Walt Disney Studios
Loyola Marymount                  Warner Bros.
Pepperdine
USC                               Media Events:
UCLA                              Google
Polytechnic School                Los Angeles Times
Pomona College                    LA Weekly
San Marino High School            RAND
Waldorf School                    Yahoo!
                                  Bon Appétit
Arts Events:                      Food & Wine
California Science Center
Center Theatre Group
Getty Center
Armand Hammer Museum
Bergamot Station
LA Philharmonic
LACMA
MOCA
Natural History Museum
Royce Hall
                                     AS SEEN ON TV
Bravo:
"Top Chef Masters"
"Top Chef"
"Real Housewives of Orange County"


Food Network:
"Too Hot Tamales"
"Iron Chef America"
"The Best Thing I Ever Ate"
"The Best Thing I Ever Made"
"Star Chef Challenge"
"Chef vs. City"
"The Chef and The Architect"
"Food Network Star"
"Chopped"


Other:
The Oprah Show
The Dr. Oz Show
The Rachael Ray Show
The Today Show
The CBS Evening News
Good Day L.A.
KTLA Morning News
                        AS SEEN IN PRINT
Publications & Blogs:
Bon Appétit Magazine
Food & Wine Magazine
Gourmet Magazine
Saveur Magazine
O, The Oprah Magazine
Sunset Magazine
People Magazine
Entertainment Weekly
GQ
TV Guide
Los Angeles Magazine
AAA Westways Magazine
Los Angeles Times
L.A. Weekly
Las Vegas Sun Times
USA Today
Wall Street Journal
Forbes.com
LAist.com
NBCLosAngeles.com
BizBash.com
TastingTable.com
UrbanDaddy.com
EaterLA.com
GrubStreet.com
And many more!
                                                                           AS SEEN IN PRINT
Cookbooks by Mary Sue and Susan:
Cooking with Too Hot Tamales
Mesa Mexicana
Mexican Cooking for Dummies
Cantina
City Cuisine

Other Cookbooks:
Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book
Cooking with Master Chefs: Julia Child introduces sixteen of America's great professional cooks
The 150 Best American Recipes: Indispensable Dishes from Legendary Chefs
Wild Alaska Seafood: Celebrated Recipes from America's Top Chefs
One Fish, Two Fish, Crawfish, Bluefish: The Smithsonian Sustainable Seafood Cookbook
A Twist of the Wrist: Quick Flavorful Meals with Ingredients from Jars, Cans, Bags, and Boxes
The Fifth Taste: Cooking with Umami
Killer Pies: Delicious Recipes from North America's Favorite Restaurants
Los Angeles Classic Desserts: Recipes from Favorite Restaurants
Cooking from the Heart
Baking from the Heart
And many more!


Books:
Working Together: Why Great Partnerships Succeed
by Michael D. Eisner
How I Learned to Cook: Culinary Educations
from the World's Greatest Chefs
Don't Try This at Home: Culinary Catastrophes
from the World's Greatest Chefs
              Modern Mexican
   Hip, Urban Vibe
      Bold, Exciting Flavors
Cutting-Edge Cuisine
              Vibrant Energy
      Passionate         Dynamic

     Top Chef Masters
Complex, Authentic
                Critically Acclaimed

Adventurous Margaritas
    Too Hot Tamales
                         Innovative