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 comfortable in the kitchen providing much needed food and warmth for thousands of people trapped in the unforgiving circumstances that come with poverty, natural disasters and war.

The Show Notes
Chef Art Smith's Reunion- Chicago Navy Pier
Blue Door Kitchen and Garden- Chicago Gold Coast
Homecoming- Walt Disney World Florida
Sunshine Diner- Orlando Int'l Airport
Southern Art- Atlanta
Art Bird and Whiskey Bar- NYC Grand Central Terminal
Art & Soul- Washington DC

Common Threads- Charitable Organization

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Supper with Sylvia is produced by Jane Stephens
Audio engineering and music by Donnie Cutting

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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 podcast "Chewing" with the Chicago Tribune's Louisa Chu. Audarshia Townsend is the Content Director for SupplySide Food and Beverage Journal and Informa Markets' 2024 Star Storyteller Winner.

Supper with Sylvia is Produced by Jane Stephens
Audio engineering and Music by Donnie Cutting

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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 to the talented and passionate chefs who are making Chicago a major food destination. Whether you are a connoisseur or just curious about the best places to eat, Supper with Sylvia will give you the insider tips and the latest food trends shaping the city. Get ready to explore Chicago's rich food culture, one bite at a time.

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