Simmzy's - Burbank

3000 W Olive Ave
Burbank CA 91505
(818) 962-2500
About Simmzy's - Burbank

"It's in my genes, I had no choice!" A Southern California native, Mike Simms knew from an early age that he would foray into the world of hospitality. He and his brother grew up running around the kitchen and under the tables at French Market in West Hollywood and The Kettle in Manhattan Beach – his father’s and grandfather’s restaurants – but later did stints washing dishes and busing tables for spending money throughout high school.

After graduating from Cornell's prestigious Hotel School, Mike moved to the Napa Valley and managed Tra Vigne restaurant, where he was able to fully immerse himself in food. In trying his hand at home brewing, traveling to the world’s best wine regions and developing relationships with various winemakers, Mike came to realize his passion for beer and wine. In 2005, he took this experience and returned to his native Southern California, compelled to connect local restaurants to surrounding farms, breweries, and wineries and celebrate all things craft. He joined forces with his father Tom and brother Chris to form The Simms Restaurant Group and went on to open Tin Roof Bistro (2009), Simmzy's Manhattan Beach (2009), Manhattan Beach Post (2011) and Fishing With Dynamite (2013).

In 2007, Mike developed the Tin Roof Bistro in Manhattan Beach. Amidst delays, he stumbled upon vacant space just steps from the ocean in Manhattan Beach and decided (along with his brother Chris) the neighborhood needed a spot that served a simple, delicious burger and quality craft beer and wine. This concept quickly came to fruition in the form of Simmzy's and opened in 2009, three months before Tin Roof Bistro. In 2012, Mike shared his knowledge and passion for wine and beer with the community of Belmont Shore at Simmzy's much anticipated second location. Now in 2014 Mike looks forward to his third Simmzy's in Venice Beach.

Whether it's teaching servers about new styles of beer, encouraging cooks to use new techniques, or honing his own palate with an Introductory Sommelier Certificate, Mike is a firm believer in empowerment through education. In the same vein, Mike prides himself on promoting from within (a current GM started off as a server, and a one-time dishwasher now boasts the title of executive chef), and truly believes in putting people first.

When he's not at Simmzy's, Mike can be found surfing in Manhattan Beach, spending time with his wife and daughters, or planning his next aerial flight over California’s wine regions.

QUIZ RECAP

Sun Sep 1 2019
| by Quizmaster Johnny Lazebnik
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Happy Labor Day!! We rang it in well with a lovely night of trivia. The Trashley Wards took first place after a heated race. Shout out to We Back Again for nailing a Glee-themed drinking round!

Game Rank Team # Team Name Score Teams Beaten Team Beat Average
1 10608 Trashley Wards 73 16 1.000
2 10781 You'll Float 2 66 15 0.938
3 11516 Sun. Assembly Required 63 14 0.875
4 10680 Quiz Me Like One of Your French Girls 61 13 0.812
5 We Back Again 60 12 0.750
6 I Just Quit 55 11 0.688
7 The Dinkelmans 47 10 0.625
8 20246 The T-Spins 39 8 0.531
8 The Patriarchy, Unfortunately 39 8 0.531
10 Kill Em with Kittens 38 7 0.438
11 The Golden Ghouls 36 5 0.344
11 13571 Awkwardly Long Embrace 36 5 0.344
13 There's Something Wrong with Table 4 28 4 0.250
14 21879 Jamie 23 3 0.188
15 Moonpie 15 2 0.125
16 Monica and Dave 9 0 0.031
16 Blood Suckers 9 0 0.031