Munchies: Paul Kahan

We met with Paul Kahan, Executive Chef of Chicago's Blackbird, Avec, Publican, and Big Star. We try to keep up with him during a long night of yam goo, suicide beers, and charcuterie.
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[@gurubhai01]

Finally an episode of Munchies that feels right! In most episodes the people are just trying too hard

[@kedz42]

what a great group of guys and stellar chefs!

[@general_future]

Good to see that Vice finally got around to doing an episode of Munchies in Chicago! Paul Kahan is a badass.

[@phamily]

THIS SERIES IS SOOOO DAMN GOOOD AND IT KEEPS GETTING BETTER!!!!!

[@ace43091]

What a legend. Love you Paul!

[@TheENERDchi]

i love this guy.....its like hes super in love with cooking.

[@hst6655]

probably the best episode of munchies I have seen to far

[@AMkoreann]

This guy looks cool to hang out with, very down to earth, humble and awesome.

[@aminman15]

Humble man.

[@tepeassydac]

Great episode. Thanks for being YOU, Paul!

[@chimbatete]

Dude is the coolest guy on this show along with Andy Ricker.

[@jaluck]

Many years ago, when I had some remaining youth and much more money, I hit Chicago two or three times a year, but I never "connected" with it the way I did with NYC, SF, Boston, and Austin. This vid has me thinking I should make one more trip, if I can. Thanks!!

[@kapkanal]

loved it, keep it up

[@note-life8862]

Love to hang out with this guys...

[@ultrasonicpriest]

T-shirt at the beginning "f you and your fixed gear," pretty funny.

[@ataraxy272]

He was also drunk ... extremely humble in person, great guy.

[@zef86]

It's about time they did a show in Chicago!

[@sirrington]

This guy is awesome as hell, never will another awesome chef be interviewed...

[@oscarheidrich6241]

"Vertical man!" *Holds himself horizontally*

[@adulion]

probably one of my favourite munchies- totally unpretentious and fun

[@Lychelle]

this was a good one

[@SuperBick1]

That guy is just a fkn great dude. If Im In Chi town

[@hippsomhapp]

This guy is awesome

[@pgame20]

Good video. This dude is cool. One of the few from Munchies that doesn't piss me off.

[@harness79]

dude seems like a boss without being a douche. always happy, and the food looks amazing.

[@97f782]

Great video, Paul is a champ.

[@master5775]

these guys have fun

[@madmax199393]

Went to Chicago Kalbi this weekend. nicest people ever and the food it to die for. 5 stars

[@phonzzfortheworld]

maaaaan, the Chi is covered in snow right now and seeing this really makes me anxious for the summer so so much.

[@mikegnome]

It's good to know down to earth people still exist.

[@FluxMoth]

Great episode! Dude has Upbeat energy

[@tigeriraq1993]

Is this like the fucking most epic channel on KZbin? It has everything in one place fuckkk!

[@acdvfb]

One of the best Munchies!!!

[@harryohharry13]

Whyyyy do I always watch these when I'm baked?

[@conversedrummer]

I love how he was like 'I make the reservations in my wife's name because I don't want to be fussed over'

[@dvdragon]

Love that t-shirt!

[@patricknyere]

Those last two restaurants short-films are like informative to beginners who have a talent & love of food, from a hobby to the caarer-business that's all idea of these two short-films the more you view the more you pick-up something. Furthermore i don't mind building this idea in my own country since i love food and looking my health this applies to exercising every week like a routine.

[@magiccoffeepot]

This dude is the man!

[@oprex1]

Vice makes the best food show! :D

[@oysteinhaugen7055]

These shows always makes me want to eat some awesome food...

[@MrKydaman]

good food good friends good times

[@gameterrain]

Oh shit! Just noticed this is in Chicago. Nice!

[@KCKatheist]

Damn! Kahn and Krew are my type of people! Should I ever find myself in Chicago I'll be sure to visit one of their gastronomically enticing establishments.

[@ConKelly92]

this guy rocks!

[@Crow667]

Great Munchies!

[@Thehubb1]

RIP Blackbird 🥺

[@pradaman1985]

This dish (@7:53) is called in Tunisia: " Salatit blankit" ! It's hot (with Harissa) & deeeelicious ! Greeting from Tunisia

[@Heraldiii]

lol at that t-shirt

[@dubprocesslbc]

very impressed by this guy..so humble and not full of shit..we need more chefs like this in america

[@Bingochu]

Publican is so good.

[@skiie]

I like guys like this. They just do their own shit and it takes off.

[@Jesparns]

I want that big beer glass so badly!

[@TheRedlobster123]

very cool dude

[@ableterra7021]

i thought it was his galaxie 500 shirt but your right he is cool

[@flyingface]

yeah if you're from chicago hahaha

[@r1gzz]

This group of guy makes me miss the last restaurant I work at.

[@MaxxxPowerr]

Good stuff :)!

[@ohnoyoudidnt00]

buddy at the end drank everyones backwash

[@apetheape9]

This guy is fucking awesome.

[@WretchedDrummer]

Chicago Kalbi I wanna go there !

[@Mistakenbacon]

At 2:35 why do you think they made those faces when he said their position? Maybe they all just assumed they were just chef not individual titles?

[@malcolmXanaX]

that last guy got straight backwash LMAO

[@kingdavey87]

Nice episode. He does a good wolfgang puck

[@mantor420]

the coolest owner of a restaurants ever or what?

[@Jennered]

This guy is a child trapped in a mans body, i love him

[@acdvfb]

Right!

[@TheRidewarrior]

i like the tshirt at 0:41

[@jaynemandzuk]

new drinking game for the weekend

[@ramenzombie4383]

OMG LOL

[@TheNalleBalle]

I love restaurants who are passionate about beer :D

[@macgreor2527]

What was that.... like maybe a yard of beer split between 4-6 people? CrAZZZZy!!!??!

[@minhquando100]

Munchies should come to DC. There are some great restaurants here.

[@JoeHarkinsHimself]

Hey Paul, please open a restaurant here in Jersey City. BTW - brilliant video. Love and hugs from your brother's father-in-law.

[@TheRusssians]

He reminds me of Michael Scott, personality wise.

[@JackTheRippin]

Best vice video ive seen in a hot minute, fuckin going there if im ever up

[@SLePewPew]

it's the second one actually. the owner of Girl & The Goat was featured already.

[@TheArtman99]

This guy is high on life

[@KenyaOnPC]

fixies are dope

[@JulianBowmanify]

thats pretty funny lol

[@SpenceDiesel]

this guy is the fucking best.

[@jacktheguitarman]

why no more chicago chefs?

[@fortyforfree]

Haters

[@alialithe1]

This guy has epic shirts

[@torch357]

publican is an awesome place

[@DZeeSea]

Oh man... dat beer.

[@CosmicCamera]

I could be wrong but im pretty sure he said Saison, not Cezanne. @ 8:30

[@Unhitable1]

Been to Sovngarde recently I see.

[@themrjones]

this is a f ing good muncheis. you guys got the look and the skinny big head tat guy and the tall long hair guy look like they should be in movies, go get an agent.

[@UffUffsen]

What a great dude. None of that hipster pseudo chef shit thats usually here. Actualy human being who loves being a cook and doesnt flaunt his success around. lovely.

[@w38]

End of the suicide glass = 80% slobber

[@HeilLoki]

Weihenstephan probably produces the best Weißbier/wheat beer out there.

[@stevebuscemi4669]

Damn that was pretty funny!

[@babygillie]

It would be a great idea if munchies did a vegan special in Arlington, VA

[@slaveneiluk969]

anyone know where I can get his fixed gear t-shirt?

[@OkInsanity]

lmfao at the fucking glass full of foam :D:D

[@partykrew666]

seems like a genuinely, honestly great guy. glad to share the city with him.

[@kpan93]

Cannot. Unsee.

[@mauka30]

I live in Andersonville. Great Lakes Pizza closed :o(

[@salatbambu4561]

we're doing a rockumentary, if anyone'll ask. lol

[@jiden420ify]

Fuaaaaaark that looks good! 08:08

[@tommyjnr]

chopsticks at 6:14, forever alone..........

[@kenchun24]

I remember doing Suicides at soda fountains as a kid...beer Suicide = brilliant!

[@throwindembows]

i like Chicago. I like beer.