Michael Symon

Michael D. Symon (born September 19, 1969) is an American chef, restaurateur, television personality, and author. He is of Greek, Sicilian, and Eastern European descent. He is seen regularly on Food Network on shows such as Iron Chef America, Burgers, Brew and 'Que, Food Feuds, and The Best Thing I Ever Ate, as well as Cook Like an Iron Chef on the Cooking Channel and The Chew on ABC. He has also made numerous contributions to periodicals such as Bon Appétit, Esquire, Food Arts, Gourmet, Saveur and O, The Oprah Magazine.

For the Australian politician, see Mike Symon.

Michael Symon
Symon in 2007
Born (1969-09-19) September 19, 1969
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
EducationCulinary Institute of America
SpouseLiz Shanahan
Culinary career
Current restaurant(s)
    • Mabel's BBQ, Cleveland
    • Mabel's BBQ, Las Vegas
    • Bar Symon, Cleveland
    • Bar Symon, Philadelphia
    • Angeline, Atlantic City
Previous restaurant(s)
    • Parea
    • Lolita
    • Symon's Burger Joint
    • Lola
    • Roast
    • BSpot
Television show(s)

A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Symon is the chef and owner of a number of restaurants in the Greater Cleveland area, including his flagship Lola, Mabel's BBQ and burger franchise BSpot. He is credited with helping to "save" the restaurant scene in Downtown Cleveland. He also owns Michael Symon's Roast (also known as Roast) in Detroit, Michigan. On May 6, 2017, he opened Angeline (named after his mother Angel) at the Borgata in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Symon describes his cooking as "meat-centric."

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