Finally, another book tour! This will be my first real book tour since 2018 — Covid crushed my travels in 2021 for Hook, Line, and Supper — and it’s just starting to take shape.
I plan on traveling around the country supporting Borderlands: Recipes and Stories from the Rio Grande to the Pacific starting in June, and I plan on doing events up to Christmas.
The first stops will be in Minneapolis. A beer bash at Fulton Brewing, where they are going to brew a special beer just for the event, and then at Chilango, where we’re planning a fun, casual dinner. Right now Chilango is set for June 30, and Fulton June 19.
I have tentative events lined up for Boston, New Hampshire, Phoenix, Portland, Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Fargo, Tulsa, Austin, Dallas, Salt Lake City, Chicago, Madison and Milwaukee. More to come.
Stay tuned, and I’ll update this page as events firm up.
Minneapolis Book Launch Party!
June 19
Fulton Brewing, Minneapolis
I can’t think of a better place to open my first book tour since 2021 than Fulton! I’ve done many events there over the years, and they’ve always been fun — and packed! — This will be a come-as-you-are event, not anything ticketed.
Basically you show up, buy a book, there will be Borderlands-themed food specials, and… rumor has it the brewmeisters are going to create a special beer just for the party! Will it be a Mexican lager? Green chile kolsch? Nixtamalized corn beer? Gotta show up to find out. Be there or be sad!
Minneapolis Book Dinner
June 30
Chilango, Minneapolis
We’re planning a book dinner at Chilango featuring South Texas favorites, like brisket tacos, charro beans and the like. Full details are TBD, but save the date!
Sacramento Taco Party
July 9
Nixtaco, Roseville
Homecoming!!! I’ll be signing books at my old stomping grounds of Nixtaco, which is featured in the book! Super casual, come order some food — there will be a special! — get a signed book, have fun! We *might* do a second night with a full dinner, but that’s TBD.
San Francisco Book Signing
July 10
Omnivore Books, San Francisco
Super happy to be invited back to Omnivore Books, one of the nation’s greatest cookbook bookstores. I’ll be signing books and telling many of the stories of the people and places behind the recipes. No tickets needed, just show up ready to find not only my book, but other cookbooks you never knew you needed — I can’t get out of Omnivore without at least a half-dozen… 🫠
The event starts at 6:30 p.m., and more details are here.
Sonoma Wine Party
July 12
Passalacqua Wines, Healdsburg
Wines, light appetizers, books and lots of stories at the Passalacqua winery in Healdsburg, in California’s Sonoma County. Full details are TBD, but save the date!
Beltway Book Dinner
July 17
Ometeo, Tysons Corners
I am stoked to be able to work with Top Chef winner and El Paso native Gabe Erales for this collaboration dinner at Ometeo. It will be a full book dinner, with big influences from both the Gulf and West Texas. Full details are TBD, but save the date!
Maryland CCA Fundraiser
July 19
St. Leonard, Maryland
I’ll be headlining a fundraiser for the Coastal Conservation Association in Maryland at a private home along the Patuxent River. This event is open to the public, and I’ll be cooking up some Borderlands dishes using local fish and seafood — ideally the invasive blue catfish, which tastes amazing and needs to get et!
The event starts at 5 p.m., and more details are here.
Boston BBQ Bash
July 23
Boston, Massachusetts
Get ready for serious barbecue — Borderlands style — in Boston! I’m teaming up with Andy Husbands of The Smoke Shop BBQ for a casual, fun mashup of border barbecue and Andy’s own sazon. Details TBD, but we’re planning on a family style event with lots of smoked goodies, a special whiskey cocktail, and who knows what else?
The event will be at the Assembly Row location in Somerville, Mass.
New Hampshire Dinner
July 27
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Very, very happy to announce only my second event in New Hampshire ever! I’ll be working with James Beard-nominated Chef Dave Vargas of Vida Cantina on a borderlands-themed book dinner. This one is going to be special, so save the date. Side note: It will be different enough from my Boston event where if you wanted to go to both, it would make sense. Stay tuned for details.
Santa Fe Dinner
October 23
Santa Fe, New Mexico
After many years, I’ll be returning to La Fonda to cook with my friend Lane Warner for a very special New Mexican dinner. Details are TBD, but save this date! Stay tuned for more details.
