Chef Steven Mary was drawn into the culinary arts while staging at Bistro 45 in Pasadena and subsequently attended Le Cordon Blue. His early experiences at Parkway Grill offered an opportunity to cook from the garden, literally, as he paired with local horticulturist and composed daily specials while standing among the fresh herbs and vegetables growing on the property. His relationship with this garden curator spawned a passion that has grown into a partnership with the Los Angeles Arboretum & Botanical Gardens for more than a decade, teaching various classes on cooking from the garden to children and adults alike. Steven has also been a part of the culinary team to achieve Michelin Star at the Ritz Carlton/Langham Hotel, Executive Chef of Pinot Bistro in the valley, Executive Chef of CATAL in Downtown Disney, with Patina Restaurant Group, Executive Chef for True Food Kitchen in Newport Beach and Pasadena as well as Consultant to a handful of restaurants locally. Steven joined Sysco as Culinary Consultant in June 2018 and enjoys creating new dishes, and supporting Sysco clients with current culinary trends and flavors, presentation as well as cost and labor management.