Mahoning Matters news - Chris Kanakis Schwebels closing tribute video/thought article

 Mahoning Matters news- Chris Kanakis Schwebels closing tribute video/thoughts article

published 7-11-26

https://www.mahoningmatters.com/news/local/article316444905.html

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Schwebels Tribute video by Chris Kanakis.

Schwebel Baking Company - aka Schwebels -
A final farewell tribute video.
Thanks for 120 years of bringing warm memories to the valley and being a positive part of our American culture.
You'll always be a legend! 🥹 🍞🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/dIPIHyptLl

— Chris Kanakis 🇺🇸 クリス　カナキス (@kanakis_chris) June 30, 2026

Bento Expo finale - Last day to watch full episode on NHK World Japan

The BENTO EXPO finale episode featuring Chris Kanakis had its last day with the full episode on demand access on NHK World Japan on March 20th 2026

To celebrate the last day of the finale being on the site Chris Kanakis released some new inedits from the filming and a promo card! 

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Extra inedit released today

 

Summer Selfies 2025 actor Chris Kanakis

 Summer Selfies 2025 - actor Chris Kanakis

Top 3 picks:

(1st time since 1998 with that shaved underneath/long on top 90s style haircut) 

Chris Kanakis in Bento Expo finale episode on NHK World-Japan

Chris Kanakis segment in the popular tv show "Bento Expo" that ran for 9 seasons on NHK World-Japan Chris Kanakis was the actor, chef and videographer of all footage containing him and his bento. Here's the "Greek Phyllo Cups BENTO" segment from the spot he won to be on Bento Expo's series finale episode on NHKWorldJapan. Included is extra footage/bloopers & the WFMJ news report about being on the show too! 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWFelxwWIcA

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 Chris Kanakis - BENTO inedit screen captures

Summer Selfies 2024: Chris Kanakis

 Summer Selfies 2024: Chris Kanakis

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