Chef Gabby H

Chef Gabby brings soul, sazón, and serious flavor to every dish she touches. 

Born in Columbus, OH and raised in Miami Shores, her food reflects the diverse rhythm of her upbringing—where American comfort food met Cuban classics and the kitchen was always buzzing. Her culinary roots were planted at her grandmother’s stove in Miami, where love simmered alongside arroz con leche and flan. Watching her grandmother glide through the chaos in tiny heels, with four burners going and cake always on standby, taught Gabby what it meant to feed people from the heart.

After a successful career in education training and financial compliance, Gabby made the bold leap into the culinary world during a moment of self-discovery—and hasn’t looked back. From Cuban croquetas to French boeuf bourguignon, she thrives on building bold flavor and creating inclusive meals that honor dietary restrictions without ever compromising on taste. Her sauces and salsas are legendary, and her obsession with the perfect condiment borders on spiritual.

Gabby’s vegetarian Crispy Squash Blossom Taco once beat out James Beard winners and Michelin-starred chefs in a D.C. taco competition, earning her the People’s Choice Award—and a permanent spot on the flavor hall of fame. She’s cooked for First Ladies and Supreme Court Justices, but she’s just as thrilled to serve someone their first allergy-friendly meal that still sings with flavor.

When she’s not in the kitchen, you’ll likely find her at the movies with sushi in hand—channeling her late mom’s favorite pastime. She shares her home with two furry co-stars: Estelita the chiweenie and Poe Doggeran, her gentle lab mix sidekick. Ambidextrous and blessed with a nose that can sniff out a sauce’s missing note, Gabby is equal parts artist, scientist, and storyteller in the kitchen.

And yes, she firmly believes coffee is the best part of waking up.

When it comes to her catchphrase? “Breakfast All Day, Baby!”