There’s nothing like some home-made salads and a little Kendall-Jackson, Jackson Estate Chardonnay, Santa Maria Valley to bring out the super funny in comedians-actresses Lori Alan and Mary Birdsong. Over dishes I whipped up myself and KJ wine on the most recent episode of "The Dinner Party with Elysabeth Alfano", Lori, Mary and I dish on food fetishes, the new world of media and animation and working with Lena Dunham.
Mar 19, 2016•1 hr 20 min
Over Spicey Chilaquiles in the most recent episode of The Dinner Party with Elysabeth Alfano, Ryan Miller and Brian Rosenworcel of the alternative rock band, Guster, dish on lasting almost 25 years, playing impromptu dumpsters sets in an alley, and life according to Guster.
Mar 09, 2016•50 min
In the most recent episode of The Dinner Party with Elysabeth Alfano, Robert and Dean DeLeo, founding members of the Stone Temple Pilots, explain exactly what they are looking for in a new band front-man or woman, and how to apply on their website, StoneTemplePilots.com . Over my homemade Eggplant Rigatoni and Kendall Jackson Vintner's Reserve Pinot Noir, Robert, Dean and I dish on the potential new direction for the Stone Temple Pilots, their strong family ties and- I'm not kidding- their love ...
Mar 03, 2016•59 min
I am pretty certain that I throw one of the best dinner parties around, but if there were ever going to be strong competition, the Academy Awards’ post-Oscar party, the Governor’s Ball, would be a solid bet. Enjoy this podcast of The Dinner Party with Elysabeth Alfano featuring the other people who put on a truly great dinner party: Chef Wolfgang Puck and Sous Pastry Chef Rosemary Senise, Costume Designer and Governor’s Ball Chair, Jeffrey Kurland and envelop designer, Marc Friedland.
Feb 24, 2016•18 min
What do New York Times best-selling author, screen, TV and comic book writer, Gregg Hurwitz, and fitness icon Denise Austin have in common? As you'll find out in the podcast, more than you would think! Over food from Cavatina Restaurant from the dreamy Sunset Marquis in Los Angeles, Gregg, Denise and I dish on the art of discipline, becoming great at what you do, Gregg's new thriller Orphan X (already sold as a movie to be featuring Bradley Cooper), Denise's new 360° Workout Plan, and so much mo...
Feb 15, 2016•1 hr 16 min
Over some late, late snacks (AKA breakfast) at his Silver Lake, Los Angeles recording studio, Grammy nominee producer and founder of the group Wallpaper., Ricky Reed, talks about focusing on joy on the most recent episode of "The Dinner Party with Elysabeth Alfano". Ricky and I also dish on the making of a hit record and the key ingredient for producing for such varied artists as Jason Derulo, Bomba Estereo, Twenty One Pilots and Meghan Trainor.
Feb 15, 2016•39 min
From a swank villa at the Sunset Marquis in Los Angeles, Seinfeld writer and co-executive producer, Peter Mehlman, joins "The Dinner Party with Elysabeth Alfano." Over octopus and fries, the two dish on life after Seinfeld and Peter's book, "It Won't Always Be This Great."
Feb 02, 2016•47 min
Actors David Pasquesi, Beth Lacke & Director, Jack C. Newell on the indie film industry and the making of the film, "Open Tables", on the podcast series based on the Chicago TV show, "The Dinner Party with Elysabeth Alfano."
Feb 01, 2016•45 min
Over food from Beef and Barley in Chicago, actors Cole Doman and Maura Kidwell and pop-punk band, Ship, Captain, Crew, talk about breaking into the business on The Dinner Party with Elysabeth Alfano.
Jan 19, 2016•52 min
On a bustling red carpet, filmmaker Michael Moore talks Hillary, Bernie, The Extreme Right, God, junk food and his new movie, "Where to Invade Next" with host of The Dinner Party, Elysabeth Alfano.
Dec 24, 2015•8 min
Over seafood from C Chicago, indie filmmaker Kris Swanberg sits down for inimtate conversation with host Elysabeth Alfano on The Dinner Party To Go. They discuss making movies, her newest film, "Unexpected", and tyring to balance it all.
Dec 17, 2015•27 min
Author of "1968: A Story As Relevant Today As It Was Then", Bill Natale, sits down to discuss race relations and his new book with Elysabeth Alfano over food from Epic Restaurant on The Dinner Party To Go podcast.
Dec 09, 2015•47 min
"James White" director Josh Mond and actor Christopher Abbott sit down with with Elysabeth Alfano over bagels and cream cheese and coffee on The Dinner Party To Go podcast.
Dec 04, 2015•30 min
Opera Diva Renee Fleming on Performance Gowns, Desserts and Connecting with an Audience on The Dinner Party To Go podcast with host Elysabeth Alfano.
Nov 24, 2015•41 min
What the heck does a movie producer actually do? Over some tasty dishes from Lula Café, award winning movie producer, Gigi Pritzker of Oddlot Entertainment, dishes with host Elysabeth Alfano of The Dinner Party on just how movies get made.
Nov 12, 2015•32 min
Grammy Award nominee, Vanessa Carlton, discusses her new album, Liberman, the difference between creating in her 20s vs. in her 30s and who she would invite to dinner.
Nov 08, 2015•17 min
Rookie Yearbook Editor Tavi Gevinson sits down with host Elysabeth Alfano on The Dinner Party podcast to talk about the creative process, facing your fears, and the elusive beauty tool of self confidence.
Nov 01, 2015•44 min
Academy Award winning actor Michael Shannon sits down for dinner and some bourbon with host Elysabeth Alfano. The talk about his early years in theater, his time on the set of Revolutionary Road, for which he was nominated for an Academy Award, and working with Philip Seymour Hoffman, Martin Scorsese and Leonardo di Caprio.
Oct 27, 2015•55 min
The Wrigley Field Scoreboard was installed in 1937 and is still in use, manually operated by Darryl Wilson. Over Chicago dogs, peanuts and beer, Darryl and hot dog aficionado Doug Sohn and host Elysabeth Alfano chat about the scoreboard, how it works and favorite memories at Wrigley.
Oct 27, 2015•35 min
Over and early dinner, otherwise known as breakfast, from Beatrix Restaurant in Chicago, proflic writer David Baldacci sits down with host Elysabeth Alfano to talk about his latest book, The Keeper, his never-ending love of writing and for whom he really writes!
Oct 15, 2015•45 min
Over some delicious bites from Lyfe Kitchen, Janice Kaplan, author of "The Gratitude Diaries", sits down with Elysabeth Alfano, host of The Dinner Party podcast on WGN Radio Plus, to discuss the life changing benefits of practicing gratitude.
Oct 07, 2015•44 min
Comedy Central's Nate Bargatze talks about comedy, growing up with a clown and being a clean-cut comedian on The Dinner Party To Go podcast on WGN Radio Plus with host Elysabeth Alano.
Oct 04, 2015•36 min
Kickstarter Co-Founder Charles Adler Talks about the Early Years of Crowdsourcing and Gets a Kickstarter Performance from Jazz singer Typhanie Monique on The Dinner Party with host Elysabeth Alano.
Oct 03, 2015•8 min
Barrel of Monkeys performs one of the best songs on The Dinner Party with host Elysabeth Alano.
Oct 03, 2015•5 min
Rolling Stones Photographer Carinthia West Talks About Her Dinner Party with Prince Charles on The Dinner PArty with host Elysabeth Alano.
Oct 03, 2015•3 min
Kickstarter Co-Founder Charles Adler, Pop Artist, Hebru Brantley and Rolling Stones Photographer Carinthia West and Chef Michael Taus join host Elysabeth Alfano on The Dinner Party.
Oct 03, 2015•1 hr 53 min
Pop artist Hebru Brantley talks about diong what you love and being good in bed on The Dinner Party To Go podcast on WGN Radio Plus with host Elysabeth Alano.
Oct 03, 2015•3 min
Famed Rock 'n' Roll photographers Pattie Boyd, Henry Diltz and Carinthia West tell their stories on The Dinner Party To Go podcast on WGN Radio Plus with host Elysabeth Alano.
Aug 19, 2015•40 min
Host Elysabeth Alfano of The Dinner Party To Go podcast sits down with Chefs John Manion, Carrie Nahabedian and Takashi Yagihashi to find out, just two months after the James Beard Awards celebrated its 25th anniversary in the Windy City, how Chicago fares on the world culinary stage.
Jul 14, 2015•1 hr 5 min
At the Food For Thought Podcast Tent of Taste of Chicago, host Elysabeth Alfano of The Dinner Party To Go podcast sits down with nationally respected food journalist Ari Bendersky, PR expert Janet Isabelli Wilkerson and Executive Chef and Partner in the Element Collective restaurant group to discuss the current and upcoming foodie trends.
Jul 14, 2015•57 min
