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In this soulful and inspiring episode of Supper With Sylvia, we sit down with James Beard Award-winning Chef Erick Williams, the culinary visionary behind Chicago's celebrated Virtue Restaurant and newest hotspot Countina Rosa. Sylvia and Erick dive deep into how food can create community, celebrate culture, and transform lives — one plate at a time.

🍽️ Featured Topics:

• 🏆 Erick’s Accolades: From 2020 Chicagoan of the Year to 2023 Innovator of the Year
• 🥃 Countina Rosa: Chicago’s newest Mexican spirit and agave bar
• 🥘 Virtue Restaurant: A soulful sanctuary for Southern cuisine and Black diaspora storytelling
• 🖼️ Art and Atmosphere: The story behind Virtue’s powerful visual curation
• 👨🏽‍🍳 Virtue Leadership Development Program: Training the next generation of chefs through empathy and excellence
• 🌆 South Side Love: Bridging neighborhoods, dismantling stereotypes, and welcoming all
• 🧳 The Joy of Food and Travel: What resets Chef Williams (Hint: It includes gumbo and hotel rooms by the beach)

💬 Memorable Quote:

“Kindness is our secret sauce. When people feel welcomed and valued, the food just tastes better.” – Erick Williams“Legacy isn’t just about what you build. It’s about how you leave people better than you found them.” – Erick Williams

🛎️ Local Love Shout-Outs:

• Daisy’s Po’Boy & Tavern
• Top This Mac n Cheese
• Mustard Seed Kitchen
• Pico La Sonja (Chef Tony Priolo)
• Lula Cafe
• Zaragoza
• Monteverde
• Boka

🎧 Tune In For:

• Chicago’s culinary evolution through the eyes of a master chef
• Real talk on leadership, equity, and elevating communities
• Why hospitality goes far beyond what’s on the plate

🔗 Connect With Erick Williams:

• Virtue Restaurant Website: Virtue Restaurant
• Follow on Instagram

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