Pati Jinich was born and raised in Mexico City, and is the host of the 3x James Beard Award-winning and 3x Emmy nominated PBS television series Pati’s Mexican Table going on its tenth season this fall. Named one of the “100 Greatest Cooks of All-Time” by Epicurious and Bon Appétit, Pati has won a Gracie Award for her television work, is the resident chef of the Mexican Cultural Institute, has been named one of the “Top 5 Border Ambassadors” by The Council of Americas.