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 Nov 4 2018
| by Quizmaster Josh Tariff
|

Game Rank Team # Team Name Score Teams Beaten Team Beat Average
1 10754 Crucial Taunt 86 11 1.000
2* 10781 The Pen-Ultimates 80 9 0.864
2 10016 Westeros Baptist Church 80 9 0.864
4 10140 Stab by Crabs 60 8 0.727
5 15917 Punch Party 55 7 0.636
6 12587 We Played As This Team Tonight 53 6 0.545
7 11258 Tracie's Crew 41 5 0.455
8 14896 Some Of Us Have Glasses 40 4 0.364
9 16694 Yes on prop 10 36 3 0.273
10 10680 CURSE THE GODS! 35 2 0.182
11 Empire State of Mind 19 1 0.091
12 Quiz Khalifa 18 0 0.000
* Won Tiebreaker

QUIZ RECAP

Sun Oct 28 2018
| by Quizmaster Megan Steron
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While it was a blue day for Dodger fans the game of trivia could not have been more cheerful! 12 teams battled it out for glory, gift cards, and bragging rights.

Game Rank Team # Team Name Score Teams Beaten Team Beat Average
1 10754 Crucial Taunt 66 11 1.000
2 10781 3 Dues Hogging the Booth 57 10 0.909
3 12012 An Entire Spooky Pizza 54 9 0.818
4 15820 TonyTwoTonys 50 8 0.727
5 10680 CURSE THE GODS! 49 6 0.591
5 10810 Corn Nuts 49 6 0.591
7 Not Dead Yet 47 5 0.455
8 Yes on Prop 10 40 4 0.364
9 Quizin' for the Lord 36 3 0.273
10 11258 2 Men in a Tub 32 2 0.182
11 16824 Astraddle 23 1 0.091
12 We Double Every Time 4 0 0.000
* Won Tiebreaker

QUIZ RECAP

Sun Oct 21 2018
| by Quizmaster Josh Tariff
|

Game Rank Team # Team Name Score Teams Beaten Team Beat Average
1 12098 Tyrion Died in tonight's game of thrones 66 10 1.000
2* 14089 Quizzin' for the Lord 65 8 0.850
2 10358 The Corner 65 8 0.850
4 10608 Trashley Wards 63 7 0.700
5 10781 The Pen-Ultimates 61 6 0.600
6 10810 To be determined 55 5 0.500
7 10297 Clean Up At The Tam 48 4 0.400
8 14181 Sesame Streetwalkers 38 2 0.250
8 10767 Mentor de Force 38 2 0.250
10 B & H 28 1 0.100
11 10938 Presto 12 0 0.000
* Won Tiebreaker