![]() ![]() Robert leaves a legacy framed in the joy of sharing with others on stage, in the classroom and with his paintings. A favorite subject of many of his paintings was his love of the beach and surfing. In retirement, he shared his love of art by painting in acrylics, oil and interactive wall art. At the top of his acting career, he secured his Masters in Educational Administration and began his teaching career where he shared his remarkable talents in the Los Angeles elementary schools. Signing with an agent, Robert performed in plays in New York City then ventured to Hollywood, where he landed a role in the TV show, Night Court. After the war, he graduated from College of William and Mary where his interest in art history led to working in New York City in art galleries, artistic jewelry sales and as a high fashion model and actor. Growing up in Danville, Robert played basketball for George Washington High School, then attended Hampden-Sydney College for a year before joining the Vietnam War as a US Marine, Private First Class. His charisma, sense of humor and genuine kindness leave his family and friends at a profound loss. Robert was a remarkable man who had a profound impact on those around him. Born on Octoin Danville, Virginia, “Bobby” was predeceased by his mother and father, Lucy Charles Bendall and Robert Paschal Bendall Jr. The distinction complements additional accolades, including the Elizabeth Burns Lifetime Achievement Award from the California Restaurant Association in 2013 earned induction into Menu Masters Hall of Fame in 2014 and the 2018 Gold Award from the Los Angeles Times for culinary excellence and innovation in Southern California.įeniger is an active member of the community, and currently sits on the boards of the Scleroderma Research Foundation, Los Angeles LGBT Center, and L.A.Robert Paschal Bendall Robert Paschal Bendall III, 73, took his last breath Februat his home in Santa Monica, California surrounded by his close family. In 2018, Feniger and Milliken were named the recipients of the fourth annual Julia Child Award from The Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy and the Culinary Arts, marking the first women to be honored. Susan has co-authored six cookbooks, including Susan Feniger’s Street Food and competed on Bravo’s “Top Chef Masters” in 2010. ![]() They also were the original co-hosts of the popular food-centric radio show, KCRW’s “Good Food,” in L.A. Most recently, the duo opened Alice B., a California twist on Mediterranean food in Palm Springs.įeniger and Milliken brought their innovative approaches to The Food Network with nearly 400 episodes of the “Too Hot Tamales” and “Tamales World Tour” series. The chef duo continue breaking barriers as female restaurateurs in a male-dominated industry, pioneering sustainability initiatives and developing their culinary offerings in a variety of restaurants that include BBQ Mexicana, Pacha Mamas, and SOCALO, a California canteen and Mexican Pub. With locations in Los Angeles and Las Vegas’ Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, Border Grill serves street food-inspired regional Mexican cuisine with a commitment to conscientiously-sourced ingredients. A James Beard Award that same year confirmed their impact on the nation’s cuisine.įeniger and Milliken have since opened multiple Border Grill locations, food trucks, and a full-service events and a catering business. That evolved into the larger CITY Restaurant in 1985-and the introduction of Border Grill. ![]() After working for Wolfgang Puck at Ma Maison in L.A., Feniger went to the French Riviera to further hone her skills, and returned to open City Café with Milliken in 1981, forever changing L.A.’s culinary landscape by introducing eclectic dishes from around the world. The chef duo continue breaking barriers as female restaurateurs in a male-dominated industry, pioneering sustainability initiatives and developing their culinary offerings in a variety of culinary ventures including food trucks and a full-service events and a catering business.Īfter graduating from the Culinary Institute of America in New York, she made a groundbreaking move in joining the nearly all-male kitchen at Chicago’s Le Perroquet, serendipitously meeting the only other woman in the kitchen-Mary Sue Milliken. ![]() Milliken and Feniger teamed up 40 years ago to open the critically acclaimed City Café and CITY Restaurant in Los Angeles. Susan Feniger is an iconic culinarian, author, entrepreneur, and co-owner of Mundo Hospitality Group, which she runs with her business partner, Mary Sue Milliken. ![]()
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