Supper with Sylvia #1 Chicago Foodies Chat

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 📌Check out SupperwithSylvia on Instagram. 📩Email us at SupperwithSylvia@gmail.com This episode is brought to you by MARIANO'S. 🛒 Proudly Sponsored by Mariano’s Looking for local flavor you can bring home? Discover chef-crafted sauces, pastas, oils, and more from your favorite Chicago chefs — now available through Mariano’s We Love Local program. Support local artisans, savor authentic taste, and celebrate Chicago’s culinary spirit with every bite. 👉 Explore Mariano’s We Love Local Products Social Media Marketing: Magali Blasdell Video and Audio Editor: Donnie Cutting Marketing and Media Relations: Julie Lokun Producer: Jennifer Waters