Tuesday, July 23rd, 6:00 – 8:00pm
The Smoke Shop BBQ – Assembly Row
*TICKET PRICE INCLUDES TAX, GRATUITY, & 1 BORDERLANDS COOKBOOK*

Join us for an unforgettable evening with acclaimed chef, hunter, forager, and James Beard Award–winning author Hank Shaw, as he teams up with our very own Andy Husbands for a one-night-only dinner inspired by Shaw’s latest cookbook, Borderlands. This immersive culinary event will bring the flavors of the U.S.-Mexico border to life through an expertly curated menu, storytelling, and a celebration of regional food traditions.

Guests will enjoy a multi-course meal drawn from Borderlands, Hank’s tribute to the diverse cuisines and wild bounty of the border region from Baja to Brownsville. Shaw will speak about his decades-long exploration of these landscapes, the inspiration behind the book, and the traditional and lesser-known dishes that make the borderlands so unique.

THE MENU: Borderlands Dinner with Hank Shaw
Prepared by Hank Shaw & Andy Husbands

APPETIZERS
Shrimp Empanada & Parisa

MAINS
Smoked Fish Tacos & Asado de Puerco

SWEETS
Mesquite Chocolate Chip Cookies
Date Shake

Borderlands is more than a cookbook—it’s a culinary journey rooted in culture, wild foods, and the personal passions that drive Shaw’s work. With 125 recipes, captivating regional photography, and stories of gathering, hunting, and home cooking, Shaw brings to life the vibrant, often overlooked culinary heritage of the border region.

Don’t miss this rare chance to meet Hank Shaw, taste dishes straight from his kitchen, and experience the wild, rich flavors of the borderlands.