"My big break was in - Food & Wine magazine named me one of the top 10 young chefs in America, and then I won a James Beard Award. So from a culinary standpoint, that's really what launched me."
"Symon was honored with the James Beard Award in 2009 for his cuisine at Lola Bistro, his first restaurant. Opened in 1997, Lola operated successfully until the pandemic, when it closed its doors."
"Chef Symon's widespread Food Network recognition was bolstered when he won 'The Next Iron Chef' in 2008, earning a coveted spot on the permanent lineup of Iron Chefs."
"Symon participated in several Food Network shows, including stepping in to host 10 episodes of 'Dinner: Impossible' during Robert Irvine's absence."
Michael Symon became a prominent figure on Food Network, starting his appearances in 1998. His breakthrough came when Food & Wine named him one of the top 10 young chefs in America, followed by a James Beard Award in 2009 for his restaurant, Lola Bistro. Symon has opened several successful restaurants and won a Daytime Emmy Award for his role on 'The Chew.' His victory on 'The Next Iron Chef' in 2008 solidified his status as a permanent Iron Chef.
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