Supper
With Sylvia.
Chicago's trusted voice for food, culture, and community. Pull up a chair.
Sylvia Perez.
Sylvia Perez is an Emmy Award-winning journalist who has spent more than three decades as one of Chicago's most trusted news anchors, known for her warmth, credibility and natural gift for storytelling.
From covering historic events to celebrating the everyday stories that connect us, Sylvia has built her career on curiosity and a genuine interest in people. With Supper with Sylvia, she brings together her journalistic roots and lifelong love of food, sharing intimate conversations with celebrated chefs, cultural icons, food innovators and other fascinating people.
Food starts the conversation. The stories are what stay with you.
- 30+
- Years on air
- 4K+
- Downloads, S1
- Emmy
- Award-winning journalist
Meet the team.
Jennie Waters
Jennie Waters is an experienced producer, with more than 15 years covering news at both the network and local levels. Jennie and Sylvia first worked together during Jennie's tenure as the longtime producer on the 9:00am hour of Good Day Chicago. Prior to moving to the midwest, Jennie served as CNN's sole producer based full time at the New York Stock Exchange. When Jennie isn't working on Supper with Sylvia, she's busy raising her three daughters alongside her husband, serving as a chauffeur to youth sports, listening to audiobooks, and finding meal inspiration from the incredible chefs on this podcast.
Donnie Cutting
Donnie brings decades of music, audio, and video production experience to the Supper with Sylvia team. At a young age he discovered that he prefers to be behind the camera and developed a love for the technological side of media creation. Hailing from Mid-Michigan, he currently resides in Chicago with his wife, two daughters, two cats, and a dog.
Iliana Blasdell
Iliana Blasdell is the founder of Blaze Entertainment Group, a boutique strategy and partnerships consultancy for independent artists and creators, and leads business development for Supper with Sylvia. Drawing on her background in corporate marketing, Iliana helps talent move beyond traditional management models: building practical business roadmaps, securing brand partnerships, and creating strategic alliances that turn creative work into sustainable careers. When Iliana isn't working, she's out dancing, playing padel, exploring the LA food scene, or hanging out with her dog Marisol.
A seat at the intersection of culture & connection.
The Podcast
Intimate conversations with chefs, restaurateurs and cultural icons over the meals that bring us together. Trending on Apple Podcasts, 4,000+ downloads in Season One.
Live Culinary Events
On-stage interviews, supper clubs and tastings hosted in partnership with Chicago restaurants and brands, designed to gather community around the table.
Newsletter & Social
Recipe features, behind-the-scenes moments and restaurant recommendations shared with a community that follows where Chicago is eating next.
Brand Partnerships
Sponsored segments, newsletter features, social content and bespoke collaborations built around the show and its audience of food lovers.
Interested in booking Sylvia for speaking, moderating, media training or professional hosting?
Visit Sylvia Perez ProductionsThe people shaping how Chicago eats.
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Podcast Sponsorship
Reach an engaged audience of food lovers and Chicago tastemakers through integrated brand mentions, dedicated segments, and episode takeovers.
Live Event Partnerships
From intimate supper clubs to large-scale tastings, partner with us to create unforgettable in-person experiences that put your brand at the center of the table.
Brand Partnerships
Sponsored segments, newsletter features, social content and custom collaborations built around the show and its community.
"I've spent my career telling Chicago's stories, and the most authentic ones always happen over a meal."
Let's talk.
Podcast, press and sponsorship inquiries, plus live event collaborations. We'd love to hear from you.