Gab Chabrán
Food & Culture Writer
(he/him)
Gab Chabrán is a lifelong resident of Southern California. He grew up in Whittier, where he attended Whittier College. He began his journalism career writing for the local music rag L.A. Record where he wrote album and live music reviews. He became a regular contributor at L.A. Taco, where he was part of the James Beard Award-winning team. His monthly music column "Taco de Sonido", profiled up-and-coming artists from the Latinx community. He's been a regular contributor to LAist, Eater LA, Thrillist, Los Angeleno, KCET Artbound, and The New York Times.
My approach to coverage is to discover how food connects us to the ever-so-layered social fabric of Southern California and how food tells the region's story. Every dish has its historical significance. A taco is not just a taco; it's a window to the Mexican Revolution. Pizza is not just pizza; it's the vehicle for immigrants to enter the restaurant game. Noodles aren't just noodles; it's the personification of generational conflict and perseverance. My framework for writing and assigning stories aims to highlight the rich cultural histories of the L.A. region and broaden the LAist platform further to include, but not exclusive to, previously overlooked populations that exist beyond the confines of the city-area proper yet remain vital to its existence.
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European-style beers are being paired with Japanese ingredients like matcha and yuzu to create unique pours. -
After a public outpour of support, Cole’s says it's delaying its final closing date to November. -
Join us on Sept. 18 for our live event with Kiano Moju, author of AfriCali, recipes from my Jikoni. -
The food hall announced it will shut its doors in November. -
With less to prove than LA, the city is becoming a center of impressive culinary creativity. -
Wells' restaurant, Bernee, opened just a month before the Eaton Fire swept through. It reopens this week with a new name — Betsy. -
Qusqo Bistro and Gallery in West L.A. and El Paseo Inn on Olvera Street are getting the money from the National Trust for Historic Preservation and American Express. -
Puerto Rican mofongo, Armenian tortas, and Guatemalan street food north of the 101 Freeway. -
Asha Starks, owner of Hot Grease, is honoring a Black tradition on her home turf — the OC. -
From square pan pizzas to Oaxacan tlayudas and ceviche on the beach, we've rounded up a few of our favorite spots.
Stories by Gab Chabrán
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