WGN Morning News
TV feature
SydPlayEat on WGN Morning News
SydPlayEat appears in WGN’s Around Town coverage of Chicago’s One of a Kind Holiday Show, alongside other makers at the event.
Watch the segment at WGN Morning News (opens in a new window)SydPlayEat in the world
Press & Recognition
SydPlayEat is a women-owned Chicago food brand making real-truffle seasoning salts and olive oils at The Hatchery. Explore television coverage, editorial features, founder interviews and recognition from WGN Morning News, WBEZ Chicago, Target Accelerators and more.
Media coverage
WBEZ Chicago
Editorial roundup
A place in Chicago’s hot-sauce lineup
WBEZ included SydSauce in its roundup of 12 Chicago-made hot sauces, exploring the local makers and blends behind the bottles.
Read the WBEZ feature at WBEZ Chicago (opens in a new window)
Block Club Chicago
Podcast feature
You Had Me at Truffle
A Block Club Chicago podcast episode explores how local small businesses thrive, including SydPlayEat and our approach to bringing real truffles to everyday meals.
Sponsored feature — Chase
Listen to the episode at Block Club Chicago (opens in a new window)
One of a Kind Show Chicago
Event organizer’s maker profile
Meet the maker behind the jars
The One of a Kind Show’s Clean Connoisseurs profile catches up with Sydney about the story, ingredients, and packaging behind SydPlayEat.
Meet the maker at One of a Kind Show Chicago (opens in a new window)Founder conversations
Chatterbox Besties
Founder interview
The personal story behind SydPlayEat
Sydney joins Brenda and Ricki to talk about the family experience that inspired SydPlayEat and what it takes to turn a personal idea into a food business.
Hear Sydney’s story at Chatterbox Besties (opens in a new window) Watch the video on YouTube (opens in a new window)
Virtual Coffee
Founder interview
From an idea to the kitchen counter
Host Alexa Colyer sits down with Sydney to discuss starting a business, creating truffle salts and sauces, and the personal why behind SydPlayEat.
Listen to the conversation at Virtual Coffee (opens in a new window)
Enthuse Foundation
Founder story
A love letter to my dad
Sydney shares the family story that led to SydPlayEat, along with a look at the company’s early days and growth.
Read the founder story at Enthuse Foundation (opens in a new window)Recognition
Target Accelerators
Accelerator recognition
Part of the Target Accelerators alumni community
SydPlayEat was part of Target’s 2022 food-and-beverage accelerator community. Meet the founders and brands in the alumni lineup.
Meet the alumni at Target Accelerators (opens in a new window)