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.
Tomo La Flor is a collaboration with between Mi Vida in Highland Park and Brewjeria Brewery in Pico Rivera to commemorate the late Mexican-American icon Selena.In these challenging times, the need for reliable local reporting has never been greater. Put a value on the impact of our year-round coverage. Help us continue to highlight LA stories, hold the powerful accountable, and amplify community voices. Your support keeps our reporting free for all to use. Stand with us today.
Mi Vida owner Noelle Reyes has celebrated the singer’s birthday at her shop with a pizza party for the past decade. Why pizza? It was Selena’s favorite food, as immortalizedthat charted the meteoric rise and tragic death of the singer, who was killed by the former president of her fan club when the starlet was only 23 years old.
Reyes’ goal for this year’s celebration is to reconnect people to the community, post-pandemic. Mi Vida served as a cultural shopping hub; however, since the pandemic, Reyes moved most of her business online and only opens her shop on weekends. Hence, this year’s celebration of Selena is also a chance for people to celebrate reconnecting in person and enjoying a space to hang out.Gab Chabrán reports and edits stories about food and its place in LA's diverse cultures and communities.
After people began complaining online that Sriracha they'd bought recently didn't taste like the old stuff, we set out to find the answer. It didn't go well.From tortas to tuna melts, all sandwiches tell a unique story as they celebrate Los Angeles' diverse tapestry of flavors with each bite.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.
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