Episode 21

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2nd Sep 2025

Meet Your Neighbor... Gabe Rivas

In this episode of Meet Your Neighbor, Realtor Steve sits down with Gabe Rivas, entrepreneur and owner of The Links Neighborhood Grill in Westbrook Village.

Originally from Los Angeles, Gabe brought his passion for food, hospitality, and community to the West Valley, where he built one of the area’s most popular gathering spots. The Links isn’t just a restaurant—it’s a place where neighbors connect, friendships grow, and good food is always on the table.

We talk about Gabe’s journey from LA to Arizona, the challenges and rewards of running a restaurant in a golf community, and what it takes to keep a local favorite thriving.

Whether you’re a foodie, an entrepreneur, or just someone who loves a great neighborhood hangout, you won’t want to miss this conversation.

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About the Podcast

Meet Your Neighbor
Realtor Steve Podcast
Meet Your Neighbor is a storytelling podcast that brings neighbors together through conversation. Everyone has a story, and this is your chance to share yours—or hear the incredible journeys of those living around you. From career paths and hometown roots to life’s biggest adventures and toughest challenges, each episode dives into the experiences that make every neighbor unique. Whether you’re listening for inspiration, connection, or just a great story, Meet Your Neighbor is where the voices of the community come to life.

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Steve Merila — Host, Meet Your Neighbor
As Realtor Steve, I’ve learned that real estate is about more than houses — it’s about people, stories, and the connections that make a community feel like home. That belief inspired Meet Your Neighbor, a podcast where I sit down with the incredible residents of Westbrook Village to share their journeys, passions, and what brought them here.
Each episode is a genuine, easygoing conversation — like chatting over coffee with a friend — that reminds us how special this community truly is. My goal is simple: to help people connect, feel seen, and celebrate the amazing neighbors who make Westbrook Village one of a kind.