Episodes
Dec. 3, 2025
Chicago’s Must-Eats: Your Early Pass to the Hottest Spots
There's no shortage of incredible restaurants in Chicago, so how do you choose where to go? Whether you're looking for a cozy spot to indulge before Christmas, a top-tier tasting menu, or the best tavern style pizza you can find - The Infatuation has you covered. The website's honest, no-nonsense r…
Nov. 23, 2025
Before You Burn the Bird, Watch This!
It's the most wonderful time of the year, unless you torpedo the turkey! We're getting your holiday season started off right, with tips from the place that knows more about the centerpiece of your Thanksgiving meal, than anyone. Longtime Butterball Turkey Talk Line expert Andrea Balitewicz joins Sy…
Nov. 20, 2025
He Grows the Vegetables Chefs Fight Over - Meet Farmer Lee Jones
With his signature overalls and bow tie, he's a classic farmer, on a modern mission. In this wide-ranging interview, Farmer Lee Jones shares the incredible journey of transforming his family farm into a model of regenerative agriculture. Farmer Lee discusses the importance of eating with the season…
Nov. 6, 2025
Best Wine for the Money and Beyond with Brooke Webster
In this exclusive live episode recorded at The Metropolitan inside Chicago’s Willis Tower , host Sylvia Perez welcomes Brooke Webster , celebrated sommelier and Wine Ambassador for Olé & Obrigado . Brooke brings her passion f...
Oct. 23, 2025
Rick Bayless on the Power of Food, Culture, and Connection
In this inspiring episode of Supper with Sylvia , Emmy Award-winning journalist and host Sylvia Perez welcomes Chef Rick Bayless, the celebrated chef, restaurateur, and cultural ambassador for authentic Mexican cuisine. Known...
Oct. 9, 2025
Texas Michelin Stars, Foodie Road Trips & Alinea Dreams with Drew Stephenson
Everything is bigger in Texas—including the appetite for Michelin-starred dining. When Michelin finally awarded stars to restaurants in the Lone Star State, food lover Drew Stephenson set himself an ambitious challenge: eat a...
Oct. 3, 2025
The Spice Girls: ChiTown Café & The PSL Craze
Pumpkin spice isn’t just for fall anymore — in Chicago’s Norwood Park, it’s a way of life. On this episode of Supper with Sylvia , I sit down with Audrey Borden and Michelle Gonzalez, the powerhouse couple behind October Café...
Sept. 25, 2025
Sober Curious in Chicago: Best Non-Alcoholic Wine, Tequila & Adaptogens with In Good Spirits
Join me, Sylvia Perez, for a special LIVE edition of the Supper With Sylvia podcast at the Metropolitan on the 67th floor of Willis Tower. We’ll enjoy a multi-course wine-pairing dinner by Chef Iván Valdez of Taquizas Valdez ...
Sept. 11, 2025
From Merchant Marine to World’s Best Pizza: Chef Robert Garvey on Crafting the Perfect Crust
On Supper with Sylvia, host Sylvia Perez sits down with Chef Robert Garvey, the New York transplant behind Robert’s Pizza & Dough Co . in Chicago’s Streeterville—recently recognized by 50 Top Pizza as #10 in the U.S. and amon...
Aug. 28, 2025
Chef Kevin Hickey on The Duck Inn, Bridgeport Roots & Chicago’s Culinary Renaissance
On this episode of Supper with Sylvia , Emmy-winning journalist Sylvia Perez sits down with Chef Kevin Hickey , the award-winning Chicago chef behind The Duck Inn in Bridgeport. Just steps away from his childhood home, Hickey...
Aug. 14, 2025
Chef Curtis Duffy: Fireproof Journey from Tragedy to Michelin Stars
In this deeply moving live episode of Supper with Sylvia , recorded at Curtis Duffy’s After lounge, Sylvia sits down with the celebrated chef and author of Fireproof: Memoir of a Chef . Together, they explore the raw edges of...
July 31, 2025
Hospitality with Integrity: Chef Erick Williams on Legacy, Leadership, and Lounges
JOIN ME LIVE FOR MY PODCAST FEATURING CURTIS DUFFY- AUGUST 4th: LIVE - Supper with Sylvia Perez feat. Chef Curtis Duffy - After - Chicago, IL | Tock | Tock In this soulful and inspiring episode of Supper With Sylvia, we sit down with James Beard Award-winning Chef Erick Williams, the culinary visio…
July 17, 2025
Beer Hiking Chicago: Discover Scenic Trails, Local Breweries & Hidden Gems with Dan and Jessica
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…
July 3, 2025
Baking a Legacy of Social Justice & Sweet Success in Chicago With Justice of The Pies
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 superpo…
June 19, 2025
Supper with Sylvia- Food Influencers
In the age of social media it's all about influence, who has it, who wants it and how to get it. An influencer can make or break a business and for restauranteurs social media platforms provide a marketing experience that is both loved and loathed. On this episode of Supper with Sylvia, we go insid…
June 5, 2025
Supper with Sylvia~Scoring a Reservation and the James Beard Awards
Have you ever tried to get a reservation at your favorite restaurant and find yourself locked out? You’re not alone. Third party apps are squeezing out the ability to make a simple reservation at some of Chicago’s most popula...
May 22, 2025
Supper with Sylvia-Why Gourmet Ice Matters
A spicy margarita, a whiskey highball and the perfect summer gin and tonic. Great cocktails begin with great ingredients including top shelf liquor, but increasingly talented bartenders are turning their attention to the mos...
May 8, 2025
Supper with Sylvia #16 ~ The Mushroom Guys
What happens when two childhood friends grow up and become a biologist and an economist? They put their brains together to create a company that’s earth friendly and increasingly profitable while attracting some of Chicago’s top chefs. The magic Sean DiGioia and Joe Weber created is in the mushroom…
April 24, 2025
Supper with Sylvia #15~ The "Petite Revolution" of Chicago's Jason Chan
Chicago's Jason Chan is a legendary restauranteur who makes his mark in classic French cuisine and built a reputation that has industry leaders seeking his expertise. His road to success was inspired by his parents' hard work and dreams of a successful future, even when competing ideas clashed. Jas…
April 10, 2025
Supper with Sylvia #14 The Food Network's Jeff Mauro
What can you say about a guy whose favorite color is pastrami… Chicago’s Jeff Mauro is a chef with comedy chops and has become a much loved celebrity creation of the Food Network. He won a show and called it “Sandwich King” creating masterpieces like the Freddy Boombatz and the Pork Chop Sammy, all…
March 27, 2025
Supper With Sylvia #13 The Ramen Lord Mike Satinover
If you are a true ramen enthusiast, you’ve probably heard whispers of The Ramen Lord, but in Chicago those whispers turn into full blown reverence when the name Mike Satinover comes up. A self taught master of Japanese noodle science, Satinover spent years daydreaming and obsessing over the nuances…
March 13, 2025
Supper with Sylvia #12 - Our Plumbers Are Cooler Than Yours: St. Patrick’s Day
There’s no place like Chicago when it comes to celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. The river is a sea of bright green and the hallowed hum of bagpipes lead the annual parades. North side, south side, it’s all about the green beer and the scent of corned beef and cabbage wafting through Irish pubs across…
Feb. 27, 2025
Supper with Sylvia #11-Chicago Chefs Cook and Ukrainian War
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 the…
Feb. 13, 2025
Supper with Sylvia #10 Pastry Chef Casey Doody - Life is what you bake it
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 restaura…