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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These LA-area restaurants could also receive a Bib Gourmand affordable dining award or even a star at the awards event in August. -
Richard Williams, co-owner of Atwater's Village Bakery and Cafe, says the recent billion-dollar bird flu package won’t help quickly enough. -
Feeling beachy, even if you're not near the ocean? Maybe a quality fish taco could hit the spot. -
Eating a plant-based diet doesn’t have to cost the earth. -
We found some of the most wallet-friendly sandwiches in all of L.A. -
No need to grab gas station flowers for your Valentine. Our list of chocolate shops has you covered. -
Yes, there are tacos, but there's so much more. -
From ATL style to Indian spices and howlin’ hot, here’s a round-up of our favorite wing spots just in time for the big game. -
Cheap Fast Eats visits the historic neighborhood to find good food that doesn't break the bank. -
The Lime Truck is serving up Cali-Mex fare nightly across Los Angeles, one of countless restaurants and food trucks helping out after the devastating fires. But for owner and TV chef Daniel Shemtob, it's personal.
Stories by Gab Chabrán
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