Supper with Sylvia Perez - Chicago's Foodie Podcast

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 bigge...

Three years ago, the world watched in heartbreak as Russian bombs devastated Ukraine , forcing thousands of families to flee with nothing but their lives. Amid the chaos and destruction, a remarkable group of Chicago chefs decided to take action in the only way they knew best—through food and compassion. In this inspiring episode of Supper with Sylvia , we explore how award-winning chefs Tony Prio...

C Chicago Pastry Chef Casey Doody has never been afraid to let her dreams guide her journey. Best known for her signature Sky High Key Lime Pie and popular Focaccia Fridays , she has built a reputation for creating unforgettable desserts that turn any occasion into a celebration. From honing her pastry craft in Dallas, New York City, and Chicago’s top restaurants, private clubs, and luxury hotels...

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...

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 M...

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...

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 g...

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 c...

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.  H...

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...

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 comf...

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...

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...