Supper with Sylvia Perez - Chicago's Foodie Podcast
Pull up a chair and join Emmy Award-winning journalist Sylvia Perez for Supper With Sylvia Perez. In this podcast, Chicago’s most fascinating chefs, celebrities, and changemakers share unforgettable stories over a delicious meal.
From Food Network stars to cultural icons, each episode blends mouthwatering conversation with the flavors that make Chicago a world-class food destination.
🌟 Featured Guests Who Inspire and Entertain
Past episodes have welcomed an extraordinary lineup, including:
- Al Roker, Today Show legend and culinary enthusiast
- Jeff Mauro, Food Network star and Sandwich King himself
- Chef Art Smith, celebrity chef and Oprah’s former personal chef
- Rick Bayless, award-winning chef and restaurateur
…and many more newsmakers, chefs, and personalities shaping Chicago’s culture and cuisine.
🎙️ What You’ll Discover
Each week, Supper With Sylvia Perez serves up:
✅ Authentic, unscripted interviews that go beyond the headlines
✅ Behind-the-scenes stories from kitchens, newsrooms, and stages
✅ Recipes and culinary inspiration to try at home
✅ A celebration of Chicago’s diverse food scene and the people who fuel it
Whether you’re a food lover, a storytelling fan, or simply curious about the voices behind your favorite restaurants and headlines, this podcast will feed your curiosity and your appetite.
📲 Listen & Subscribe
Follow Supper With Sylvia Perez wherever you get your podcasts and never miss an episode of Chicago’s most flavorful conversations.
Produced by Jennie Waters
Music, Audio and Technical Support by Donnie Cutting
Marketing and Media Promotions by Julie Lokun
Director of Digital Operations and Social Media Magali Blasdell
Episodes
Chicago’s Must-Eats: Your Early Pass to the Hottest Spots
Before You Burn the Bird, Watch This!
He Grows the Vegetables Chefs Fight Over - Meet Farmer Lee Jones
Best Wine for the Money and Beyond with Brooke Webster
The Best Mexican Food in the World With Chef Rick Bayless
Texas Michelin Stars, Foodie Road Trips & Alinea Dreams with Drew Stephenson
The Spice Girls: ChiTown Café & The PSL Craze
Sober Curious in Chicago: Best Non-Alcoholic Wine, Tequila & Adaptogens with In Good Spirits
From Merchant Marine to World’s Best Pizza: Chef Robert Garvey on Crafting the Perfect Crust
Chef Kevin Hickey on The Duck Inn, Bridgeport Roots & Chicago’s Culinary Renaissance
Chef Curtis Duffy: Fireproof Journey from Tragedy to Michelin Stars
Hospitality with Integrity: Chef Erick Williams on Legacy, Leadership, and Lounges
Beer Hiking Chicago: Discover Scenic Trails, Local Breweries & Hidden Gems with Dan and Jessica
Baking a Legacy of Social Justice & Sweet Success in Chicago With Justice of The Pies
Clicks, Culture & Cravings: Inside Chicago’s Food Influencer Scene with Black People Eats & Chicagopescetarian
Chicago Dining, James Beard Awards & How to Score Top Restaurant Reservations
Crystal Clear Cocktails: Quari Ice’s Rise, Trending Summer Drinks & Chicago’s Master Mixologist Tips
From Spore to Success: Four Star Mushrooms, Sustainable Farming and Chicago’s Top Chefs
From Humble Beginnings to French Culinary Mastery in Chicago with Jason Chan
Better Between the Bread: Jeff Mauro’s Sandwich Stories and All Things Food Network
Unraveling the Secrets of Chicago’s Ramen Lord – Mike Satinover of Akahoshi Ramen
St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago: Green Rivers, Irish Pubs & Epic Celebrations
Chicago Chefs Cook for Ukraine: How Tony Priolo & Sarah Stegner Brought Hope, Meals, and Humanity to a War Zone
Pastry Chef Casey Doody: From Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Dreams to Sky High Pies and Culinary Success
Supper with Sylvia-Let's Go to Pizza School