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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On the Far North Side, ain't no party like a Noodles Party
A Thai restaurant on Chicago’s Far North Side is the closest thing in the city to Bangkok street food, according to ‘Food Guy’ Kevin Pang.
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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
‘Food Guy’ Kevin Pang bites into a pair of suburban fine-dining spots several blocks from each other that are a model for longevity.
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The best things to eat at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport
Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport is one of the world’s busiest. Can it satisfy a traveler’s hunger?
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The 5 best places to eat at Chicago's Midway Airport
Stale bagels no more. NBC Chicago’s Food Guy Kevin Pang surveys what’s good to eat at Chicago’s Midway International Airport.
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The 5 best places to eat at Chicago's Midway Airport
Stale bagels no more. Food Guy Kevin Pang surveys what’s good to eat at Chicago’s Midway International Airport
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The suburban Chicago restaurant with smoked meats and flamethrowers
Turkish chain Meat Moot, a hit in Burbank, opened a second Chicago area location in a northwest suburb.
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The Purple Pig's new suburban location is this little piggie all grown up
Popular Chicago restaurant The Purple Pig expanded into the suburbs with a second location that is at least three times the size of the original. Kevin Pang takes a look.
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The Purple Pig's new suburban location is this little piggie all grown up
The Purple Pig’s original Michigan Avenue location was an instant hit. The new suburban spot might be better.
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Superhero-themed tempura restaurant takes flight in a northwest suburb of Chicago
Tempura Man — featuring crispy shrimp tempura and udon noodles — opens from the team behind Chicago Ramen. ‘Food Guy’ Kevin Pang takes a look.
