Chef Kevin Sloan Will Launch New Cooking Video Series
The veteran Milwaukee chef will premiere his new show, The Food Chronicles, on October 13, 2026.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Cooking
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Milwaukee chef Kevin Sloan is launching a new cooking video series titled The Food Chronicles. The show will begin its syndication run on OnMilwaukee starting October 13, 2026.
Why it matters
Sloan developed the series to share his extensive culinary knowledge and personal history with food. The show captures the chef preparing dishes and discussing their cultural and personal significance.
Sloan brings 30 years of culinary experience to the project, filmed at his nearly 200-year-old log cabin in Milwaukee. The show will release new episodes every other Tuesday.
The players
Kevin Sloan
He is a veteran chef who spent 15 years cooking for the five venues operated by the Pabst Theater Group.
Matthew Bushey
He is a filmmaker collaborating with Kevin Sloan on the production of the new cooking series.
The details
Filmed in his historic log cabin in the Thurston Woods neighborhood, the series showcases Sloan sharing his passion for cooking. He is collaborating on the production with filmmaker Matthew Bushey.
Timeline
2001: Kevin Sloan opened The Social in Walker's Point.
2004: Sloan opened the restaurant SolFire.
Eight years ago: Sloan purchased his historic home in Milwaukee.
October 13, 2026: The Food Chronicles premieres on OnMilwaukee.
Christmas 2026: Sloan plans to marry his partner at his home.
Culture Shift
The transition to independent digital series reflects a broader movement where experienced culinary figures bypass traditional media for direct audience engagement. This series aligns with the trend of creator-led culinary programming on regional digital media platforms.
Viewers can follow Sloan's recipes and techniques directly through the recurring digital episodes. The series also offers a look into the chef's culinary philosophy developed over his three-decade career.
The takeaway
The Food Chronicles offers a unique perspective by combining professional culinary expertise with the intimate setting of the chef's own historic home. Enthusiasts may look forward to future expansions of the project, including a potential cookbook and cooking classes.
What happens next
New episodes of The Food Chronicles will debut on OnMilwaukee every other Tuesday following the October 13, 2026, premiere.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by OnMilwaukee.
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