-
Listen Listen
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
-
Worried about hosting your first Friendsgiving? Don’t be! Follow these tips to win over the crowd you’re hosting.
-
Dustin Bartz has figured out a way to sell a $6 smashburger — and still make a tidy profit. He enjoys trolling competitors who charge more.
-
Understanding the role and significance of the Day of the Dead in Los Angeles.
-
Recently, a new crop of local chefs began to offer their take on Iberian cooking
-
Gardena is a paradise for finding under-the-radar food gems for less.
-
Actress Tiffani Thiessen, a homegrown SoCal resident, takes on leftovers in her new cookbook “Here We Go Again.”
-
Do you have to pay a service fee? Is tipping still a thing? And where does all that money go?
-
Chinatown has historically served as a home base for various immigrant groups, offering multiple types of cuisine for around ten bucks.
-
It’s hotter than the devil’s armpit outside — ditch the stove and get cool with these summertime meals.
-
Last week we shared our favorite places to get the pan dulce in Los Angeles, and asked you for your recommendations. Here's what you told us.
-
We enter the concha-verse to understand the importance of the famous pan dulce for Angelenos.
-
Here are the local winners of the 2023 Michelin Guide for California.
