JOIN ME LIVE AUGUST 4th!⬇️ LIVE - Supper with Sylvia Perez feat. Chef Curtis Duffy - After - Chicago, IL | Tock | Tock Ever wondered what happens when your love of hiking meets your passion for craft beer? Meet Dan and Jessica , the couple behind the inspiring new book Beer Hiking Chicago and Beyond . From urban trails with skyline views to suburban forest preserves, they’ve mapped out 34 unforgettable hikes paired with nearby breweries across Chicagoland. In this episode of Supper with Sylvia ,...
Jul 17, 2025•31 min•Ep. 22
Meet me LIVE-⬇️ LIVE - Supper with Sylvia Perez feat. Chef Curtis Duffy - After - Chicago, IL | Tock | Tock TODAY! Meet the powerhouse and visionary behind one of Chicago’s most beloved bakeries: Justice of the Pies. Sylvia chats with Maya-Camille Broussard, who shares how baking became her superpower—and how her late father's legacy, social equity, and a hunger for change shaped her mission. From crafting irresistible bourbon pecan pies to hosting workshops for underserved youth, Maya-Camille i...
Jul 03, 2025•32 min•Season 1Ep. 21
In the age of social media dominance , influence is currency—and no one understands that better than today’s top Chicago food influencers . In this buzzworthy episode of Supper with Sylvia , we dive fork-first into the high-stakes world of food content creation with two of the Windy City’s biggest tastemakers. First up is Jeremy Joyce , the charismatic creator of Black People Eats , a cross-platform movement that’s uniting communities through food, culture, and celebration. With millions of impr...
Jun 19, 2025•51 min•Season 1Ep. 19
🎙️ Have you ever tried booking a table at one of Chicago’s hottest restaurants only to find every reservation snatched up—or held hostage by a third-party app demanding sky-high fees? You’re not alone. In this eye-opening episode of Supper With Sylvia , Emmy Award-winning journalist Sylvia Perez is joined by Sam Toia , President and CEO of the Illinois Restaurant Association , to uncover how reservation apps and ticketing platforms are reshaping the way Chicagoans dine out . Together, they disc...
Jun 05, 2025•29 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Ready to take your cocktails to the next level? In this episode of Supper with Sylvia , discover how crystal clear ice cubes and spheres are transforming everything from spicy margaritas to refreshing gin and tonics. We sit down with the visionary founder of Quari Ice , the Chicago-based company setting a new standard for gourmet cocktail ice . What You’ll Learn: The Clear Ice Phenomenon: Why top restaurants and elite bartenders swear by crystal clear ice for better taste, slower melting, and un...
May 22, 2025•44 min•Season 1Ep. 17
What happens when a biologist and an economist team up to revolutionize the food system? In this episode of Supper with Sylvia , meet Sean DiGioia and Joe Weber , the innovative founders of Four Star Mushrooms , a Chicago company transforming the way we grow, eat, and think about mushrooms. What You’ll Learn: The Power of Gourmet Mushrooms: Discover seven delicious, high-quality mushroom varieties that are winning over even the most stubborn fungi-phobics—and showing up on menus at Chicago’s bes...
May 08, 2025•36 min•Season 1Ep. 16
In this episode of Supper with Sylvia , I’m thrilled to welcome Jason Chan , one of Chicago’s most respected restaurateurs and a true pioneer of classic French dining in the city. Jason has built an extraordinary career defined by perseverance, resilience, and a passion for hospitality that has made him a trusted leader among chefs and restaurant owners alike. Inspired by his parents’ tireless work ethic and dreams of a better life, Jason turned challenges into opportunities, carving out a path ...
Apr 24, 2025•40 min•Season 1Ep. 15
What can you say about a guy whose favorite color is pastrami? Welcome to Better Between the Bread , the deliciously funny podcast celebrating the life and creations of Jeff Mauro —Chicago’s own Sandwich King . From winning Food Network Star to hosting Sandwich King and crafting viral classics like the Freddy Boombatz and the Pork Chop Sammy , Jeff has built a culinary empire served with a side of humor and a splash of giardiniera. Now, Jeff Mauro is cooking up something fresh with Mauro Provisi...
Apr 10, 2025•47 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Are you a serious ramen lover searching for the most authentic Japanese noodles in Chicago? In this special episode of Supper with Sylvia , we sit down with Mike Satinover , the culinary mastermind behind Akahoshi Ramen in Logan Square. Known across Chicago’s food scene as The Ramen Lord , Satinover spent years perfecting every detail of his craft—from hand-pulled, silky noodles to deeply layered broths rich in umami. Discover the journey that turned this self-taught ramen chef into a revered fi...
Mar 27, 2025•25 min•Season 1Ep. 13
There’s no city in America that celebrates St. Patrick’s Day quite like Chicago . From dyeing the Chicago River a brilliant emerald green to the unforgettable sound of bagpipes leading the downtown parades, the Windy City goes all in. In this festive episode of Supper with Sylvia , we visit the legendary Fado Irish Pub , where purveyor Kieran Aherne shares how he and his team prepare for the biggest Irish celebration of the year—complete with pints of Guinness, green beer, and the classic aroma ...
Mar 13, 2025•43 min•Season 1Ep. 12
The world looked on in shock three years ago as Russian bombs began killing and injuring the people of Ukraine. Thousands flooded the borders to escape with little or nothing but their lives. As photographs and videos emerged, a group of Chicago chefs got together to figure out a way to do what they do best, start cooking and feeding the thousands of refugees. In an extraordinary effort, Chicago chefs Tony Priolo and Sarah Stegner organized an effort with incredible speed and efficiency and took...
Feb 27, 2025•27 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Chicago Pastry Chef Casey Doody isn't shy about letting her dreams pave the way. Known for her Sky High Key Lime Pie and Focaccia Fridays, she's built a reputation for creating the sweet treats that top off any celebration. Doody worked her craft in Dallas, New York City and Chicago's best restaurants, private clubs and fine hotels and now finds herself at a crossroads in a whole new journey. In this episode of Supper with Sylvia, Chef Casey talks about her dream to be a Dallas Cowboy Cheerleade...
Feb 13, 2025•51 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Want to learn how to make the perfect pizza pie? Look no further than the North American Pizza and Culinary Academy of Lisle, Illinois. Every year, Chef Anthony Iannone shares the secrets from the Scuola Italiana Pizzaioli in Italy with fellow chefs and novices alike. Roman, deep dish, thin crust, Detroit, sliced or squared, Chef Anthony and his team are the dough virtuosos for anyone wanting to dig deep into the history of the greatest loved and one of the oldest culinary creations on earth. Ho...
Jan 30, 2025•42 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Every year Chicago restaurant insiders gather for the annual Jean Banchet Awards. Named after the legend behind the famed Le Francias Restaurant in suburban Wheeling, the honor recognizes original talent behind Chicago's most loved establishments, touching on pizza, pastries, fine wine and great neighborhood joints. Its most enthusiastic supporter and master of ceremony this year is Michael Muser of the Michelin starred "Ever." In this episode of Supper with Sylvia, Muser promises the January 26...
Jan 16, 2025•21 min•Season 1Ep. 8
An era ended in 2021 when acclaimed restaurant critic Phil Vettel retired from the Chicago Tribune. Behind the shadowy figure in his by-line, Vettel brought the tastes of a diverse and vibrant culinary landscape to thousands of loyal readers for 31 years. In this episode of Supper with Sylvia, Vettel details the modes operandi he used to keep his identity a secret to the hundreds of restaurants he visited during his storied tenure, and how the game changed with the explosion of social media. Phi...
Jan 02, 2025•55 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Malort, for many the word alone brings a shiver through the spine or warm nostalgia for a cold night in a Chicago tavern. This gulp of bitterness harkens back to its Swedish roots of vodka and wormwood and has been described as just about the worst tasting liqueur on the bar room shelf. Like kale and Brussels sprouts, Malort has been around for decades, it's just recently that a whole new generation of Chicagoans and now Americans across the country have embraced it. Sales are booming. On this e...
Dec 19, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 6
He's been a household name for decades and the guy millions of Americans wake up to every morning on NBC's Today Show. But Al Roker is more than the beloved weatherman, he's a prolific author of fiction, non fiction and cookbooks. His latest is a labor of love, a tasty collection of cherished family recipes meticulously tested and detailed with the passion and enthusiasm of his co author daughter Courtney Roker Laga. From pancakes to shrimp and grits, Al calls these Roker Family recipes easy mem...
Dec 05, 2024•30 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Chef Bill Kim is the culinary force behind Urbanbelly restaurant in Chicago and The Table at Crate in Oak Brook, a collaboration with Crate and Barrel. Born in Seoul, Korea and raised in Chicago, Chef Kim graduated from Kendall College and immersed himself early in his career alongside the renowned chef Charlie Trotter. In 2008, he opened Urbanbelly in Chicago's Wicker Park Neighborhood. He's the author of “Korean BBQ: Master Your Grill in Seven Sauces,” which earned a James Beard finalist nomin...
Nov 21, 2024•44 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Top chefs use top quality ingredients, that's the premise Mohammad Salehi is counting on in building his growing Chicago business, Heray Spice. Salehi comes from a long line of Afghani farmers who have spent generations cultivating delicate saffron threads that add distinct flavor, aroma and color to the finest dishes. It's a long road from the saffron fields of war weary Afghanistan to Chicago, but so far Mohammed Salehi is proving that adversity and perseverance is the perfect combination for ...
Nov 07, 2024•30 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Chicagoan of the Year, Executive Chef, Humanitarian and Hall of Famer are just a few of the accolades bestowed upon Art Smith. Most people know he got his start as Oprah Winfrey's personal chef and skyrocketed into the culinary world cooking meals for presidents, princesses and heads of state. Chef Art is often described as a celebrity himself, but there's no doubt he's most comfortable in the kitchen providing much needed food and warmth for thousands of people trapped in the unforgiving circum...
Oct 24, 2024•45 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Monica Eng and Audarshia Townsend are veteran journalists who've been covering the Chicago food and restaurant scene for years. In this inaugural episode of Supper with Sylvia, these two foodies reveal some of the city's hidden gems and discuss how the culinary landscape has evolved since the great pandemic of 2020. The Show Notes: Read more from Monica Eng at Axios.com and listen to her podcast "Chewing" with the Chicago Tribune's Louisa Chu. Audarshia Townsend is the Content Director for Suppl...
Oct 24, 2024•44 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Introducing Supper with Sylvia, The Everything Food and Restaurant Podcast of Chicago. Veteran television journalist Sylvia Perez takes you on flavorful journey through the heart of the Windy City's culinary scene. Each episode uncovers the stories behind Chicago's hottest dining spots, from iconic deep dish pizza to hidden neighborhood gems and Michelin star restaurants. Sylvia talks to the talented and passionate chefs who are making Chicago a major food destination. Whether you are a connoiss...
Oct 22, 2024•2 min
