Kevin Pang is the food reporter for NBC Chicago.
He began his career at the Chicago Tribune, where his work as a restaurant writer and critic won him a James Beard Award. He's currently a contributor to The New York Times food and cooking sections.
Kevin directed the critically acclaimed documentary For Grace, acquired by Netflix in 2016, and the author of the Amazon No. 1 bestseller A Very Chinese Cookbook.
He earned a journalism degree from the University of Southern California and an MBA from Northwestern University.
On nights and weekends, Kevin is a jigsaw puzzle designer.
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There are dozens of restaurants to choose from in Chicago’s Chinatown. Here are some ideas to help you narrow it down.
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On the Far North Side, ain't no party like a Noodles Party
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How Urbanbelly, a pioneer of modern Asian cooking, changed the way Chicagoans eat
‘Food Guy’ Kevin Pang takes a look at how a pioneer of modern Asian cooking that first opened in Chicago 18 years ago has changed the way locals eat.
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One suburb, 2 restaurants, and their secret to staying open for 66 years
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The best things to eat at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport
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The 5 best places to eat at Chicago's Midway Airport
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