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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 Apr 2 2017
| by Quizmaster Tim Wrobel
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It was a good sized crowd tonight at 14 teams started a tight contest right out of the gate.  Pink Fighters and Burbank Mom's Club traded the lead a few times until some smart Double Or Nothing wins (and some Double Or Nothing misses) shook up the standings.  Big Little LiarsA Team Has No Name, and The 3 Amigas lead the pack briefly, but in the final rounds, those darned Double Or Nothing plays shook everything up again.  When the dust settled, April's Fools had brushed past Tasteful Sideboob to take 3rd place with Ghost of a Smell in 2nd place by a single point, leaving Mad Max 2: Beyond Methadone  in first place.

Thanks to all the players, congratulations to all the winners and a special thanks to Mrs. Quizmaster for her assistance.

Game Rank Team # Team Name Score Teams Beaten Team Beat Average
1 Mad Max 2: Beyond Methadone 67 13 1.000
2 Ghost of a Smell 58 12 0.923
3 April's Fools 57 11 0.846
4 Tasteful Sideboob 56 10 0.769
5 The Corner 54 9 0.692
6 Big Little Liars 52 8 0.615
7 Pink Fighters 44 7 0.538
8 How Yinz Doin' 41 6 0.462
9 A Team Has No Name 40 5 0.385
10 Mentor De Force 34 4 0.308
11 Burbank Mom's Club 29 3 0.231
12 The 3 Amigas 28 2 0.154
13 2022 22 1 0.077
14 Make America Drunk Again 10 0 0.000

QUIZ RECAP

Sun Mar 26 2017
| by Quizmaster Josh Tariff
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Game Rank Team # Team Name Score Teams Beaten Team Beat Average
1 Those Jerks at the Bar 66 6 1.000
2 10358 The Corner 65 5 0.833
3 Tasteful Sideboob 51 4 0.667
4 Breakbill's Rejects 47 3 0.500
5 3 Ladies and a man 45 2 0.333
6 No more turkey dinners 39 1 0.167
7 First Dibs 38 0 0.000

QUIZ RECAP

Sun Mar 19 2017
| by Quizmaster Josh Tariff
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Game Rank Team # Team Name Score Teams Beaten Team Beat Average
1* Chuck Berry Manilow 73 11 0.958
1 Stale as old as Time 73 11 0.958
3* Tasteful Sideboob 71 9 0.792
3 10358 The Corner 71 9 0.792
5 Crucial Taunt 64 8 0.667
6 Mentor De Force 41 7 0.583
7 The Honorable Mentions 40 6 0.500
8 The Bride of Discombobula 39 5 0.417
9 March Sadness 28 4 0.333
10 Better Meals on top of the line wheels 26 3 0.250
11 Alex and Jackson 14 1 0.125
11 Hell Centro 14 1 0.125
13 Mr. Snuggly 12 0 0.000
* Won Tiebreaker