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

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