Jonathan Cheban

Jonathan Cheban was born in Kishinev, Moldavian SSR, Soviet Union, in 1974. He later grew up in Fort Lee, New Jersey, and attended Fort Lee High School. After graduating from Hofstra University in 1995 with a communications degree, Cheban began his career in public relations, working for Peggy Siegal’s firm in New York. He gained early experience coordinating events, including Sean Combs’ 29th birthday party. Cheban subsequently established his own public-relations firm, CommandPR, after leaving his initial venture in 2001.

Cheban transitioned into reality television, first appearing on “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” as a friend of the Kardashian family. His appearances extended to spin-off series such as “Kourtney and Kim Take New York,” “Kourtney and Kim Take Miami,” and “Kourtney and Khloé Take The Hamptons.” In 2010, Cheban starred in his own reality show, “The Spin Crowd,” which chronicled his and Simon Huck’s public relations firm. The series, executive-produced by Kim Kardashian, explored both professional and personal conflicts within the firm over its single-season run.

Beyond television, Cheban has pursued various entrepreneurial endeavors. In 2008, he launched a clothing line called Kritik, and he also designed jewelry for RichRocks. His ventures into the food industry include opening Sushi MiKasa in Miami in 2012 and the fast-food restaurant Burger Bandit in Lynbrook, New York, in 2015. In 2014, Cheban launched TheDishh, an entertainment and lifestyle website. He legally changed his name to Foodgod in 2019, reflecting his focus on culinary content and related brand partnerships.