Gabriel Cabrera is the Executive Chef for Salty's at Redondo. Gabriel came to Salty's with 26 years' experience as an executive chef in the food industry. Chef Cabrera holds an Associate degree from South Seattle Community College in Hospitality and Food Management. Before arriving at Salty's he held an executive sous chef position at Palisade restaurant in Seattle under Executive chef John Howie. It was there that Cabrera perfected his Plank Cooking and designed many original recipes. Cabrera was also an executive chef at C.I.Shenanigans and the Marriott Hotel at Sea Tac. With determination and talent, he worked through all the ranks at the Marriott Hotel and then followed this experience by owning his own restaurant called Hungry Herbert. Chef Cabrera hails from Mexico City where he belongs to a large family of restaurateurs. He married his first and only sweetheart, whom he met as an exchange student while staying in her home. This home was right in Redondo Beach and now he is working right back in the neighborhood of his fondest memories. Known as “Chef Gabe" Cabrera has a following for his Market Sheet Specials at Redondo Beach. He is often asked to talk about them on radio and demonstrate them at special events such as Cooking with Class, where each year he receives a standing ovation for his tasty dishes. He was recently featured in Colors NW Magazine in a story titled “Recipe for Success, chefs at the help of top local restaurants.” He was also chosen to cook on air for the popular KCTS-TV Viewer’s Cook show. His recipes are included in many of their Viewer’s and Chef’s cook Series. Gabe Cabrera is an outstanding culinary professional, appreciated by his staff and adored by his guests. He brings maturity and dedication to the Salty’s team.

Participants will work together with this chef to create: Scallop and shrimp ceviche

Wine Notes: To be announced