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Gab Chabrán
What I cover
I write about all things food and drink, from the latest pop-ups to restaurant trends, and explore how food tells the region's story and connects us to the complex social fabric of Southern California.
My background
A lifelong resident of Southern California, my work has been featured on programs like Splendid Table and Good Food, and I've contributed to publications including L.A. Taco, Eater LA, Thrillist, Los Angeleno, KCET Artbound and The New York Times. In 2024, I was recognized as a James Beard semifinalist for audio reporting.
My goals
I aim to provide a current and up-to-date portrait of what’s happening in the Southern California food ecosystem by speaking with chefs, cooks, business owners — and you.
Best way to reach me
I'd love to hear any food ideas you might have. Email me at gchabran@laist.com. You can also find me on Instagram at @gabchabran.
Stories by Gab Chabrán
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Mexican Monk Brewhouse opens in a city that's over 80% Latino and has never had a space like it.
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The esteemed Michelin Guide just added new restaurants to its California list — including some that are barely a year old.
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Writer Monti Carlo will be talking with Gab Chabrán about her new book, Spanglish, at a Cookbook Live event on May 21.
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The beloved burger chain is offering the deal at all SoCal and Nevada locations from noon to 8 p.m.
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Jessica Wang has spent over $200,000 in rent for a Chinatown space she can't operate. Permits may take months more — or arrive tomorrow.
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Paradise Dynasty and Burritos La Palma just made the ultimate SoCal collab.
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The mixing of cultures at Merka Saltao in Culver City isn't a compromise. It's a strategy.
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Ronuk Patel's Hokkaido Fried Chicken brings a decade of trips to Japan's northernmost island to a ghost kitchen on the edge of Koreatown.
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Eleven newcomers, every style imaginable and unlimited tastings — all under one roof at L.A. LIVE.
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The indigenous hands behind California’s food industry finally have a seat at the table.
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Follow the smell of aji amarillo — you'll know when you've arrived.
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The diner is the brainchild of TV personality Phil Rosenthal and is being run by his daughter and son-in-law.
