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 Dec 11 2016
| by Quizmaster Melanie Uba
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The pizza at Simmzy's is pretty damn good.

Game Rank Team # Team Name Score Teams Beaten Team Beat Average
1 10358 The Corner 66 9 1.000
2 10151 Sarlacc BBQ Pit 54 8 0.889
3* 10212 Exceedingly Average 53 6 0.722
3 Sticky Bandits 53 6 0.722
5 Stingo 49 5 0.556
6 DuckTales from the Crypt 47 4 0.444
7 Murika Beast Team Name Ever (If You Disagree You're A Terrorist) 42 3 0.333
8 Ladies of Burbank 41 2 0.222
9 Black and Tan 27 1 0.111
10 The First Round Draft Pick 18 0 0.000
* Won Tiebreaker

QUIZ RECAP

Sun Dec 4 2016
| by Quizmaster Josh Tariff
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Game Rank Team # Team Name Score Teams Beaten Team Beat Average
1 The Wet Bandits 74 13 1.000
2 10470 Jenna Dulwartz 71 12 0.923
3 Idiots 70 11 0.846
4 10358 The Corner 68 10 0.769
5 10151 Sarlacc BBQ Pit 67 9 0.692
6 10437 That's So Three-Eyed Raven 54 8 0.615
7 Robin Williams Sonoma 53 7 0.538
8 J-Bam 52 6 0.462
9 The Strawberry Shmiggles 50 5 0.385
10 10362 Harper's Heroes 45 4 0.308
11 10048 The Menopossums 43 3 0.231
12 Heffalumps and Woozles 39 2 0.154
13 Heavy Lumbers 31 1 0.077
14 Red 2 23 0 0.000
* Won Tiebreaker

QUIZ RECAP

Sun Nov 27 2016
| by Quizmaster Josh Tariff
|

Game Rank Team # Team Name Score Teams Beaten Team Beat Average
1 10470 Jenna Dulwartz 79 6 1.000
2 10048 The Menopossums 77 5 0.833
3 10016 Westeros Baptist Church 70 4 0.667
4 10297 Clean Up At The Tam 56 3 0.500
5 10358 The Corner 55 2 0.333
6 Mentour De Force 44 1 0.167
7 It's my Birthday! 34 0 0.000
* Won Tiebreaker