-
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
-
Three days of food tasting includes everything from Peruvian-meets-Thai scallops flavors to bruja tacos made with flan.
-
Pizza to go, sandwiches galore, and a birthday cake perfect for the Swiftie in your life.
-
Food editor Gab Chabran shares a dish that filled him with delight in the past seven days.
-
The culturally significant neighborhood of Boyle Heights is an area known for its diversity. This week, Cheap Fast Eats is sampling some of its world-class fare, all at a wallet friendly price point.
-
With the Super Bowl and cold weather in full swing this week, we’re craving a hot bowl of chili. From chocolate to Fritos, here are some tricks to make yours a winner.
-
MidEast Tacos is opening its first restaurant in Silver Lake, after starting as a pop up at Smorgasburg food market.
-
Bullshead Breakfast Burritos captures the hearts and minds of residents of Whittier who visit SOLRAD’s weekly pop-up in the parking lot of a cafe wine shop.
-
III Mas — the popular Armenian barbecue pop-up — sets up shop in Koreatown this Friday.
-
Discover the delicious flavors of Laotian cuisine at Malina Syvoravong's pop-up, Lao-Lao, this weekend at Pearl River Deli in Chinatown.
-
Join Associate Editor of Food and Culture Gab Chabrán and How To LA host Brian De Los Santos to discuss burgers in Los Angeles.
-
We share memories from staff and others about visiting Pea Soup Andersen's in Buellton, which closed this week.
-
How will the world of food change in L.A. in 2024? We're making some forecasts.
