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Gabriela Chamorro is a visionary Nicaraguan chef known for crafting unique contemporary Central American dining experiences. Gabriela's passion for the world of food took root early on, inspired by the nostalgic sights and aromas of her grandmother's kitchen. As a chef who embarked on her culinary journey as a self-taught enthusiast, Gabriela later refined her skills with a specialization from the Culinary Institute of Barcelona.
 
In the last seven years, Gabriela has delved deep into the art of reimagining traditional Central American recipes encompassing dishes from Costa Rica, Panama, Guatemala, Honduras, Belize, El Salvador, and Nicaragua. Infused with the essence of her Nicaraguan heritage and inspired by her globe-trotting adventures during her time as Cabin Crew for Emirates Airlines, Gabriela's culinary creations are evidence of how deeply she immersed herself in every place she visited, with a soft spot for street food culture from around the world. Each dish is a reminder of the hidden gems she explored during her travels, inspiring her signature Guacamole Pani Puri, as well as her creative take on Ceviche with Lychee Ice Cream. 

Having called the UAE her home for the past 16 years, Gabriela remains unapologetically in pursuit of her "Dubai dream." It was this dream that motivated her to move across the world with just USD 200 to start a new life filled with travel, independence, and the opportunity to pursue her interests. Since then, she has planted her roots in the UAE, transforming her culinary passion into a culinary reality. In 2019, she gave life to the acclaimed Girl and the Goose Supper Club, an intimate Nicaraguan underground dining experience nestled in the heart of Dubai. Gabriela's menus showcase a seamless marriage between traditional recipes and contemporary inspirations from around the world, ultimately putting Central American cuisine on the map in the UAE.
 
Swiftly captivating local hearts, the unique nature of Girl and the Goose became known for a personal and immersive supper experience—a canvas where Gabriela, a storyteller by nature, makes her menus come to life with unique stories behind flavours, dishes, ingredients, all against a backdrop of warm Latin hospitality.