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Paul Bocuse

Street view of Zuni Cafe
Guy LeQuerrec
Street view of Zuni Cafe

Mentor, one of the pillars of Nouvelle Cuisine, holder of 3 Michelin stars for 55 years. Chef Paul Bartolotta, cooked for Bocuse in his apprenticeship, and revisits the chef's greatness. 

Classic Eats with Kyle Johnson Cherek is created and hosted by Kyle Johnson Cherek, and co-produced by a'point productions and WUWM. Executive producers are Kyle Johnson Cherek and Rob Schoonover. Audio editing and engineering by Brian Arkta and John Rymaszewski. Additional production by Valeria Navarro Villegas, Michelle Maternowski and Rob Larry, Special thanks to our guest  Chef Paul Bartolotta.

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.