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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 Aug 12 2018
| by Quizmaster Chris O'Brien
|

What a game! Thanks to all the regulars for being so welcoming to a substitute teacher quiz master--it's always fun to get to know a new crowd and all their quirks, but it can be a little stressful too! Trivia players like their routines, I know first-hand!

Anyway, big congratulations to The MegalaDONald on their very strong game, as well as Back in the Saddle and Agatha Quiztie, especially on that final tie-breaker question for second place. Both teams came very close to guessing the exact length of the soundtrack version of "My Heart Will Go On" by Celine Dion, but Back in the Saddle came just closer enough!

Thanks everyone and see you again on September 2nd for another round of substitute trivia!

 

*Apologies for the lack of pictures. I get so excited to host at new venues I forget to do that sometimes! Next time, I promise.

Game Rank Team # Team Name Score Teams Beaten Team Beat Average
1 10781 The MegalaDonald 82 10 1.000
2* 12017 Back in the Saddle 77 8 0.850
2 13301 Agatha Quiztie 77 8 0.850
4 Draft Punk 74 7 0.700
5 11258 3 Men in a Tub 61 6 0.600
6 3's Company 60 4 0.450
6 We Double Every Time! 60 4 0.450
8 10754 Crucial Taunt 59 3 0.300
9 15821 The Why is Gamoras 54 2 0.200
10 15820 TonyTwoTonys 51 1 0.100
11 Booze Cruiser 10 0 0.000
* Won Tiebreaker