Dinner: Foods of La Frontera with James Beard Award Winner® Pati Jinich

Fresh off winning two 2026 James Beard Media Awards—including her induction into the Broadcast Media Hall of Fame and a win for Pati’s Mexican Table—and two Daytime Emmy nominations, chef, TV host, and bestselling cookbook author Pati Jinich joins us for an unforgettable dinner celebrating her latest book, Foods of La Frontera: Recipes and New Taste Frontiers from Both Sides of the Border.

During her book research, Jinich learned that rather than being defined by a single regional style, Borderland cuisine pulls from a vibrant tapestry of Mexican culinary traditions brought by generations of regional migrants, creating a distinct food culture richer and more varied than any individual Mexican state.

The evening will feature a menu built around meaningful dishes from the book, showcasing the culmination of Jinich’s decade-long research journey across the 1,954-mile U.S.–Mexico border—stretching from San Diego to Brownsville and spanning California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and beyond. The special menu will also include wines from Casa Madero, the oldest winery in the entirety of the Americas featured in an upcoming episode of season 15 of Pati’s Mexican Table.

Don't miss this rare opportunity to taste the Borderlands brought vividly to life under one roof.

Copies of Foods of La Frontera will be available for purchase with ticket or on-site, provided by our friends at Kitchen Arts & Letters. 

This one-night-only dinner will feature a cocktail reception with passed hors d'oeuvre upon arrival, an expertly crafted multi-course menu with thoughtfully curated wine or beverage pairings, and a Q&A with the featured chefs.