Kate Lasky and Tomasz Skowronski
Kate Lasky and Tomasz Skowronski are co-chefs and co-owners of APTEKA. The couple opened their hyper-DIY spot in 2016 as an exploration of Central and Eastern European food with an entirely scratch-made vegan menu.
In 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025, the couple were semi-finalists for James Beard Best Chef Mid-Atlantic, finalists for the award in 2023, and the restaurant was recognized by The New York Times as one of their fifty favorite restaurants as well as twenty-five favorite dishes of 2022. They are life-long Pittsburghers.
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Join the Catalyst Kitchens network, their members and their supporters for a special 90/90 event and celebration of partnership. This event will be a combination of a Catalyst Kitchens Pop-up Gala and a Community Kitchen Pittsburgh Guest Chef Night. This event will help Catalyst Kitchens network to raise money and sustain the efforts of teaching kitchens across the country.