Angela L. Pagán

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Location
Chicago
School
Northern Illinois University
Expertise
Fast Food, Food Trends, Quick Service Restaurants
  • Angela appeared on an episode of "Dr. Phil" to discuss cultural appropriation on TikTok regarding food.
  • Her first article for The Takeout was a detailed history of the demise of the McDonald's McWrap.
  • Her brief experience as a legal intern has given her an enthusiasm for covering legal battles involving food brands like MrBeast Burger, Taco Bell vs. Taco John's, and others.

Experience

Angela is an experienced journalist born and raised in Chicago, where she still resides. She previously managed social media for Familia Kitchen, a small business website dedicated to curating and celebrating Latinx family recipes and the stories behind them, and has written freelance pieces for Resy. Angela loves diving into and potentially uncovering emerging trends in the food world, such as how we've become a nation obsessed with sauce or how the fast food industry can't seem to stop violating child labor laws.

Education

Angela has a bachelor's degree in journalism and anthropology from Northern Illinois University.

The Takeout Editorial Policies

The Takeout’s industry-leading editorial coverage is the result of collaboration between writers and editors with a wide array of experience and expertise in the world of food and drink. Every article is fact-checked by our team of editors to ensure accuracy. Outside experts are also consulted to help deliver factual, up-to-date information.

Our mission is to both inform and entertain our readers, telling them everything they want to know (and more) about food. We strive to always provide a well-rounded reading experience, bringing both the biggest food news of the day and a break from the news. Additional information on our editorial process available here.

Stories By Angela L. Pagán