HOW TO FEED A DICTATOR - COULD YOU COOK FOR A DICTATOR?

Step into the surprising world of culinary diplomacy at this interactive cooking workshop inspired by bestselling author Witold Szabłowski’s books How to Feed a Dictator and What’s Cooking in the Kremlin.

In an intimate kitchen setting, cook alongside Executive Chef Asia Gonczar and Executive Sous Chef Heath Young while the author, doubling up as a chef, spices up the dishes with his astonishing stories he collected from the cooks who served some of history’s most infamous autocrats. Part cooking class, part storytelling salon — this is food, history, and conversation blended together into a mixture whose taste will stay with you forever!

What to Expect

• Hands-on cooking guided by Chef Asia Gonczar & Chef Heath Young.
• Live commentary and personal Q&A with Witold Szabłowski.
• A curated menu inspired by the kitchens of dictators — revealed at the event.
• A warm, art-forward atmosphere, an ingredient always present at events produced by Dot Dot Dot Connect.
• Open to all cooking levels — come curious!
• Free onsite parking

About the author

Witold Szablowski, one of the most important Polish non-fiction writers and award-winning journalist is coming to Austin Nov 13-16 for the series of events HOW TO FEED A DICTATOR WEEK. Follow to read about the author and other events within the series.

About The Chefs

Asia Gonczar – Founder of Apolonia Catering, born and raised in Poland. Known for her love of simple, heartfelt, and healthy cooking that brings people together.

Heath Young – Executive Sous Chef, Le Cordon Bleu graduate, with over a decade of professional experience and 8+ years as part of the Apolonia team.

About the Organizer

Dot Dot Dot Connect is an Austin-based nonprofit with a mission to bring people together through art and creative experiences — bridging cultures, communities, and disciplines across culinary, literary, visual, cinematic, and musical arts.

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