Angela L. Pagán

Angela L. Pagán

Chicago Contributor

A Chicago-based food writer and proud Latina, Angela digs into the flavors, culture, and stories that make food unforgettable. She’s a former staff writer at The Takeout and is widely known among friends (and strangers) for her borderline-obsessive love of pickles. With a palate open to just about anything, Angela writes about everything from group dining adventures to the small details that make a meal memorable. Her work celebrates the joy, curiosity, and sometimes-quirky passions that keep people coming back to the table.

Fun Facts

  • Lives in
    Pilsen, Chicago
  • First Resy ever made
    The Duck Inn in 2022.
  • Favorite food movie
    “Julie & Julia.”
  • Drink of choice
    Tequila.
  • Favorite food city
    Chicago!
  • Your Ratatouille moment
    Making tamales on Christmas eve with my grandma and mom.
  • Hot take
    Ketchup does belong on a hot dog.

Recent Posts


GuidesChicago

Where to Dine with a Group in Chicago

Whether you’re looking for an upscale moment to impress out-of-town visitors or a place where the whole family can grab a bite.

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Letter of RecommendationChicago

The Duck Inn in Bridgeport Nails the Neighborhood Restaurant

Chicago has a North Side versus South Side rivalry that stretches well beyond sports teams. More often than not, the…

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The dining room at Maxwells Trading

The RundownChicago

Meet Maxwells Trading, the West Loop’s Newest Cross-Cultural Destination

The idea for Maxwells Trading was simple: Chef and restaurateur Erling Wu-Bower and his partner Josh Tilden wanted to open…

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Where to Eat and Drink When You Play Hooky in Chicago

Chicago is the home of arguably the most famous fake sick day ever taken. In 1986, Ferris Bueller taught us…

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