Meet Sara Gabriele | Owner of Gabi James & Co-Beverage Director of Love & Salt

We had the good fortune of connecting with Sara Gabriele and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Sara, we’d love for you to start things off by telling us something about your industry that we and others not in the industry might be unaware of?
I truly believe that everyone should have to work in a restaurant at some point. It would probably be really enlightening to most people to see what a collaborative effort it is and to see all of the small things that come together to create the finished product. It is a labor of love for us and every person is an integral part of the team.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
I grew up in my family’s restaurants and I developed a strong love for food and beverage from a very young age. In preschool, they even called us the Garlic Girls because we always came with homemade pasta or some other garlicy delight. By the time I was ready to open my own restaurant, I was so fortunate to have grown up watching what my father had created and all the ways in which he created an amazing space both with the team he had and the food and beverage offered.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
VinFolk in Hermosa Beach: really fun menu & great wine list.
Roger Room for great cocktails.
Broad City Oysters in Malibu for a fun picnic vibe with excellent seafood.
Barans in Hermosa
Mirate for great drinks, food and a beautiful atmosphere

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
Jennifer Hill is the Business & Operations Manager of Love & Salt. She is an integral part of what makes Love & Salt thrive and huge asset.

Website: https://gabijamesla.com

Instagram: restaurant: @gabijamesla me: @sommofabeach

Linkedin: none

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Facebook: https://Facebook.com/gabijamesla

Image Credits
Robin Riggs & Sara Gabriele