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!
RESERVATIONS are a must - limited spots available.
Secure your spot at the table HERE (ticket cost $20 paid directly to the catering company.)
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 THIS LINK 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.
This is more than a cooking class — it’s a cultural exchange, a conversation, and a delicious evening to remember.
