From grandmother's helper to chef restauranteur—from the Yucatan countryside to urban San Francisco—every step for Gilberth Cab has been graced with love and friendship.

La abuela' is Spanish for 'Grandmother.' And it's from his grandmother that chef and owner, Gilberth Cab, first learned to meld the clean yet complex flavors of the Yucatan Penninsula.

Today, Gilberth's pan-American fusion approach stems from a variety of influences: his grandfather's produce stand, his experience at renowned San Francisco restaurants like SPQR and Kokkari, and his wife Julia's El Salvadorian inspiration. He also loves to incorporate the refreshing flavors of the tropics—like lemon, lime, grapefruit and papaya—in surprising ways.