Author Q&A at Onesto
Adam Reiner in Conversation with Kyle Cherek
Onesto is proud to partner with Boswell Book Company for a special evening in their author event series—bringing the conversation out of the bookstore and into the dining room.
Join us upstairs at Onesto for an intimate author Q&A featuring James Beard Award–winning journalist Adam Reiner, in conversation with Emmy Award–winning host of Wisconsin Foodie, Kyle Cherek.
Spend the evening enjoying light appetizers while Adam shares stories from more than two decades inside some of New York City’s most iconic restaurants, including Babbo, Carbone, and The Grill.
Paired with Kyle’s perspective as a culinary historian and host, the conversation offers a thoughtful and engaging look at the culture of dining, hospitality, and the industry behind it all.
The evening will include:
Live author conversation
Audience Q&A
Book signing
Light Appetizers + Welcome Drink
Market Board ( a spread of chef selected premium artisan cheese, cured Italian meats, castelvetrano olives, jam, fruit, nuts and crostini)
Watermelon caprese | mozzarella, compressed melon, basil, balsamic glaze
Mini crab cake | saffron aioli
Bruschetta | marinated heirloom tomatoes, whipped cheese, basil
Meatball skewers | sage marinara, parmesan
Rigate | vodka sauce, basil, Fresno powder
About the Book: The New Rules of Dining Out
Adam Reiner’s latest book offers an insider’s perspective on how to truly experience restaurants—from navigating menus to understanding service, culture, and what happens behind the scenes.
Whether you're a passionate diner or simply love a great night out, this is a fresh take on how to approach dining today.
Event Details
Date: April 30
Time: 6:00–8:00 PM
Location: Onesto (upstairs event space)
🎟️ Tickets: $30 per person - Limited spots, buy now
Includes light appetizers
Books sold separately
About the Speakers
Kyle Johnson Cherek is a culinary historian, media personality, and the founding host of Wisconsin Foodie on PBS — a 12-year run that earned two Emmy Awards and reached a primetime audience of over 5 million viewers across six Midwest states. A former James Beard Foundation culinary judge and two-time Broadcast Association Award recipient, Kyle's podcast and radio series Classic Eats is produced by WUWM, Milwaukee's NPR, and distributed nationally via PRX Dovetail.
Adam Reiner is a James Beard Award–winning journalist who worked for more than two decades in New York City’s most popular restaurants, including Babbo, Carbone, and The Grill. His writing has appeared in Eater, Bon Appétit, Food & Wine, and New York Magazine, among other publications
