Our Story

Founded In 2024, El Gato Negro is a nomadic dining experience & Armenian American pop-up by Chef Travis Matoesian.  Travis is a LA native whose background in cooking spurs from some of the best kitchens in the city such as Bavel, Poltergeist, Funke, & more. His experience extends internationally, having achieved Verace certification at the AVPN in Napoli, Italy. 

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