# Event Details - **Event Name**: HEARTLAND MASALA: An Evening with Auyon & Jyoti Mukharji and Dante Datta - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 12 Nov, 2025 at 07:00 pm – Wed, 12 Nov, 2025 at 08:30 pm - **Event Description**: Join Bold Fork Books, authors Auyon & Jyoti Mukharji, and Dante Datta for an evening of conversation about HEARTLAND MASALA!About this EventJoin Bold Fork Books as we welcome Auyon and Jyoti Mukharji for their new book HEARTLAND MASALA. They will be joined by Dante Datta, co-owner + beverage director at Daru and Tapori.ABOUT THE COOKBOOKHeartland Masala pairs 99 recipes from Indian cooking instructor Jyoti Mukharji with cultural and historical essays by her son Auyon Mukharji. An effervescent celebration of Indian cuisine and the American immigrant experience, this beautiful cookbook is playful, informative, and utterly original.Filled with rich storytelling, stunning visuals, and a blend of modern and traditional dishes, this book is both a heartfelt portrait of one Midwestern family and a practical guide to cooking incredible Indian meals at home.A feast for culturally curious readers and adventurous cooks alike, Heartland Masala is unlike any Indian cookbook you’ve seen before.ABOUT THE AUTHORSJyoti Mukharji is a chef, teacher, and retired physician. She immigrated to the USfrom India in the late 1970s, and she began teaching weekly Indian cookingclasses out of her home in Prairie Village, KS in 2010. Jyoti has since welcomedseveral thousand students into her kitchen, and her writing and teaching have beencelebrated in press and radio outlets across the Midwest. Jyoti's team includes herhusband Jhulan (art director), her eldest son Arnob (grocery shopping deputy), hermiddle son Auyon (musical guest), and her youngest son Aroop (copy editor).Auyon Mukharji is a musician, writer, and culinary historian who spendsmost of his time thinking about food. He studied biology at Williams College andwas awarded a Watson Fellowship in 2007 to study self-expression in folk music.Since 2009, Auyon has toured with, and cooked for, the acclaimed indie-folk bandDarlingside. He otherwise finds time to work in and around kitchens (and farms) inboth his hometown of Kansas City and his adopted state-of-residence ofMassachusetts.ABOUT THE MODERATORDMV native Dante Datta is the Chef/Co-Owner of Daru and Tapori, which opened in Washington, D.C. in March 2025. Before beginning his career behind the stick in 2010, he worked in finance for the Washington Nationals. After an epic birthday dinner, he decided to pursue restaurants full-time to further his love of food and drink, going on to serve as head bartender at Rasika West End, general manager at Columbia Room, and bar manager at Ellē.Dante’s approach to cocktails is rooted in the classics while making them “Indian-ish” to complement the cuisine and ingredients available in the kitchen. He focuses on housemade and seasonal elements, with a special fascination for the versatility of coconut — whether in oil, cream, flakes, or water — for its tropical, refreshing, and earthy qualities.On his days off, you can find him running, biking, meditating, playing ping pong, or indulging in a Shake Shack burger. He is also deeply interested in Buddhist philosophy and continues to explore its teachings alongside his craft. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/heartland-masala-an-evening-with-auyon-and-jyoti-mukharji-and-dante-datta/100001623626974989 - **Event Categories**: Art, food-drinks, literary-art, Entertainment, Music, Sports, Workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 14.41, max: 45.57, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Washington - **state**: DC - **country**: United States - **location**: Bold Fork Books - **lat**: 38.928463 - **long**: -77.03751600000001 - **full address**: Bold Fork Books, 3064 Mount Pleasant Street Northwest, Washington, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: HEARTLAND MASALA: An Evening with Auyon & Jyoti Mukharji and Dante Datta - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/6909fcbfd5e1a6be73e00b392e289475427712ce31582ad7a7d062a0ab7fb880-rimg-w1200-h600-dcef5946-gmir.jpg?v=1757260743 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is HEARTLAND MASALA: An Evening with Auyon & Jyoti Mukharji and Dante Datta being held? - **A:** HEARTLAND MASALA: An Evening with Auyon & Jyoti Mukharji and Dante Datta takes place on Wed, 12 Nov, 2025 at 07:00 pm to Wed, 12 Nov, 2025 at 08:30 pm at Bold Fork Books, 3064 Mount Pleasant Street Northwest, Washington, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for HEARTLAND MASALA: An Evening with Auyon & Jyoti Mukharji and Dante Datta? - **A:** Ticket prices for HEARTLAND MASALA: An Evening with Auyon & Jyoti Mukharji and Dante Datta range from USD 14 to USD 46 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityDiscounted Admission & SIGNED BOOKUSD 46 + USD 3 fee + USD 3 taxAvailableAdmission onlyUSD 14 + USD 2 fee + USD 1 taxAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing HEARTLAND MASALA: An Evening with Auyon & Jyoti Mukharji and Dante Datta? - **A:** HEARTLAND MASALA: An Evening with Auyon & Jyoti Mukharji and Dante Datta is organized by Bold Fork Books. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** HEARTLAND MASALA: An Evening with Auyon & Jyoti Mukharji and Dante Datta is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Washington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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