More than 50 years and 130 restaurants later, the Melman family is still at the table - and the next generation is pulling up a chair.

In this special live episode ofSupper with Sylvia, we’re sitting down with the Melman kids to talk about what it was really like growing up in a restaurant family. We get into working alongside a legendary dad, sibling dynamics, the pressures and privileges of carrying on a family legacy, and how this next generation is putting its own spin on the business.

It’s a conversation about family, food, Chicago, and figuring out how to honor what came before, while creating what comes next.

A very special thanks to Darryl Smith and the team at Sushi-san for their hospitality in hosting this live podcast event, for the benefit of Chicago Chefs Cook.

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Producer: Jennifer Waters

Video and Audio Editor: Donnie Cutting

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