Gastronomic History of Kyiv. Alla Zakonova

“Gastronomic History of Kyiv” is the history of the city through food. A guide to iconic places, iconic figures, and gastronomic traditions that Alla Zakonova has been researching for over 20 years.

The author reconstructs city life through food — from the Hetmanate to the present day. The book weaves together old recipes, family stories, culinary legends, and little-known facts about how the tastes of Kyivans were formed and urban Ukrainian cuisine was born.

Each dish here is a portal to a specific time, everyday life, and culture. The book helps you see your own roots and understand why we eat the way we do today.