
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 Jane Stephens
Music, Audio and Technical Support by Donnie Cutting
Director of Digital Operations and Social Media Magali Blasdell
Episodes
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

Supper with Sylvia-Chicago Chefs Cook and Ukrainian War

Supper with Sylvia-Pastry Chef Casey Doody - Life is what you bake it

Supper with Sylvia-Let's Go to Pizza School

Supper with Sylvia-Ever's Michael Muser on the Banchet Awards

Supper with Sylvia-Phil Vettel, Acclaimed Chicago Tribune Restaurant Critic

Supper with Sylvia- Chicago Handshake-Josh Noel on Malort

Supper with Sylvia-Al Roker, Cooking up a Storm

Supper with Sylvia-Chef Bill Kim, Influence from Korea to Chicago

Supper with Sylvia-Saffron-Heray Spice-Seasons of Change

Supper with Sylvia-Chef Art Smith, a Chicago Treasure

Supper with Sylvia #1 Chicago Foodies Chat

Supper with Sylvia ~ The Everything Food and Restaurant Podcast of Chicago
