Malort, for many the word alone brings a shiver through the spine or warm nostalgia for a cold night in a Chicago tavern. This gulp of bitterness harkens back to its Swedish roots of vodka and wormwood and has been described as just about the worst tasting liqueur on the bar room shelf. Like kale and Brussels sprouts, Malort has been around for decades, it's just recently that a whole new generation of Chicagoans and now Americans across the country have embraced it. Sales are booming. On this episode of Supper with Sylvia, Josh Noel, author and former Chicago Tribune travel and food writer, takes us on the journey of Malort and why this shot with notes of bitterness, loneliness, grapefruit and dirty rubber bands is all the rage.

The Show Notes:

Malort, The Redemption of a Revered Reviled Spirit by Josh Noel

joshnoel.com


This episode of Supper with Sylvia is produced by Jane Stephens
Music and audio engineering provided by Donnie Cutting

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He's been a household name for decades and the guy millions of Americans wake up to every morning on NBC's Today Show. But Al Roker is more than the beloved weatherman, he's a prolific author of fiction, non fiction and cookbooks. His latest is a labor of love, a tasty collection of cherished family recipes meticulously tested and detailed with the passion and enthusiasm of his co author daughter Courtney Roker Laga. From pancakes to shrimp and grits, Al calls these Roker Family recipes easy memory making dishes for every occasion.

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

Additional Music:
"Finding the Balance" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Chef Bill Kim is the culinary force behind Urbanbelly restaurant in Chicago and The Table at Crate in Oak Brook, a collaboration with Crate and Barrel. Born in Seoul, Korea and raised in Chicago, Chef Kim graduated from Kendall College and immersed himself early in his career alongside the renowned chef Charlie Trotter. In 2008, he opened Urbanbelly in Chicago's Wicker Park Neighborhood. He's the author of “Korean BBQ: Master Your Grill in Seven Sauces,” which earned a James Beard finalist nomination. Recently, Chef Kim and his restaurant team launched four new eateries in Seoul, South Korea and is widely know as a generous, community focused chef who brings people together with his approach to tasty bold meals rich in tradition.

The Show Notes
Urbanbelly ~ 1542 N. Damen Ave., Chicago, Illinois
urbanbellychicago.com

The Table at Crate
100 Oakbrook Center, Oakbrook, Illinois
oakbrookcenter.com/en.html


Produced by Jane Stephens
Audio Engineering and Music by Donnie Cutting

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