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 May 12 2019
| by Quizmaster Johnny Lazebnik
|

Such a lovely time guest-hosting at Simmzy's! After a little bit of mic feedback we were off to a great game of trivia, with Ann Coultergeist taking home the win. Well played!

Game Rank Team # Team Name Score Teams Beaten Team Beat Average
1 10016 Ann Coultergeist 69 6 1.000
2 10754 Crucial Taunt 68 5 0.833
3 The Family 65 4 0.667
4 17688 Walt Quizney 63 3 0.500
5 17311 Perfect Strangers 54 1 0.250
5 10781 3 Guys in a Booth 54 1 0.250
7 11258 Duck Duck Booze 50 0 0.000

QUIZ RECAP

Sun May 5 2019
| by Quizmaster Ashley !
|

Congrats to America's Ass for winning the drinking round, the first place prize and the prize for the best team name. I salute you for that. See you all next week!

Game Rank Team # Team Name Score Teams Beaten Team Beat Average
1 10781 America's Ass 70 5 1.000
2 10754 Crucial Taunt 68 4 0.800
3 17688 Walt Quizney 60 3 0.600
4 11258 3 Girls, A Guy, and a Quizical Place 58 2 0.400
5 10756 Beeros De Mayo 43 1 0.200
6 18861 Large Minds 33 0 0.000

QUIZ RECAP

Sun Apr 28 2019
| by Quizmaster Ashley !
|

Congrats to Jorah the Explorer for winning the Marvel-ous drinking round and congrats to If you like Pi?a Colattas for taking home the first place prize. See you all next week!

Game Rank Team # Team Name Score Teams Beaten Team Beat Average
1 11258 If you like Piña Colattas 77 14 1.000
2 10781 The World's Biggest Opening 76 13 0.929
3 10016 Jorah the Explorer 64 12 0.857
4 10754 Crucial Taunt 63 11 0.786
5 Dark Lord Minions 52 9 0.679
5 17311 Perfect Strangers 52 9 0.679
7 Dirty Chicken Grifters 44 8 0.571
8 10680 Quiz me like one of your french girls 36 7 0.500
9 CC 33 6 0.429
10 14896 Some Of Us Have Glasses 30 5 0.357
11 The Braves 23 4 0.286
12 Parker's Fan Club 12 3 0.214
13 Fab Bab Team 11 2 0.143
14 Shoe Rack 7 1 0.071
15 The Winners 2 0 0.000