Author Kyle Johnson Cherek

Kyle Johnson Cherek

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Kyle Johnson Cherek is a culinary historian and food essayist. He was the former host of Wisconsin Foodie on PBS, and for over a decade he has chronicled regional food stories, exploring where our food comes from, and how it shapes who we are. His signature wit and keen observations have made him a sought-after keynote speaker, media contributor, and culinary storyteller. Kyle has been awarded the Wisconsin Broadcast Association Award twice for his compelling essays on food culture.

Michelin comes to Milwaukee. I have thoughts both dark and light

Kyle Johnson Cherek

April 16, 2026

This op-ed by Kyle Johnson Cherek originally appeared as a social media post. Michelin comes to Milwaukee and five other Great Lakes cities. I have thoughts. Just as national attention to Milwaukee’s culinar...

Quintessential Tour brings world-class winemakers Milwaukee’s way

Kyle Johnson Cherek

April 18, 2016

// There was a time when Milwaukee was derided for its lack of culinary depth. We were long on Germanic food, nailed knackwurst, eintopf, and kartoffelpuffer, but according to the national food press, short...