Coming Soon: “Classic Eats”
“An ode to the legacy restaurants we hold dear in our hearts”
Classic Eats is a love letter, a trail map, and an ode, to the storied and beloved, legacy, multigenerational, supper clubs, diners, neighborhood bakeries, butcher shops, custard stands, and grand dames of dining.
These great spots from around the country have endured for decades. Classic Eats with Kyle Johnson Cherek will share the stories of why they are so dear to our hearts, why they have captured our imaginations and appetites for so long, and why they so often peak the hopes of preservation for generations to come.
From the less-traveled roads to the storied dining rooms in our major cities, Classic Eats will celebrate and preserve the stories of this delicious culture and cuisine.
KYLE JOHNSON CHEREK – Creator | Executive Producer | Host
Kyle Johnson Cherek is a culinary consultant, food historian, and media personality. He is the former host of Wisconsin Foodie on PBS. During his 12 year tenure, Wisconsin Foodie garnered 2 Emmy Awards and expanded its broadcast to a prime time audience of over 5 million in 6 Midwest states.
Kyle is a regular expert and media contributor on Wisconsin NPR and has been awarded the state’s Broadcast Association Award twice for his compelling essays on food and culture. He is frequently featured on media outlets such as The Food Network, The Travel Channel, and Eater regarding Midwestern culinary culture and history. His celebrated 2016 TEDx Talk examined the powerful science of emotion between food and memory.
In his free time, Kyle can be found geeking out over culinary history books; trying to improve the dozen or so “dad moves” he has in the kitchen,;embracing the mishegas of family life he shares with his wife, three children, two cats, and the world’s best dog.
ROBERT SCHOONOVER –
Executive Producer | Director
Robert Schoonover is a 4-time Emmy winning commercial producer in the greater Milwaukee region. With over 20 years in the television industry, he has held high-level production positions with About Face Media, Purple Onion, and Harley Davidson.
In addition to producing commercial content for brands across the globe, Robert works as a producer on documentary feature films and episodic television, most recently with 115 Productions, Savor the Story and a’ point’s Classic Eats with Kyle Johnson Cherek.
Robert is a graduate of the television production program at MATC. He currently serves on the Board of Advisors for MATC TV Production and E-Production.
Robert lives in a Southeastern Wisconsin suburb with his family. When he’s not on set, you’ll find him rock climbing or skiing at his favorite spots.
