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Michael Symon on "Iron Chef America"
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Michael Symon is one of the Iron Chefs on Food Network's "Iron Chef America."

Renowned in the culinary world and adored in his hometown of Cleveland, Michael Symon is the chef and owner of critically acclaimed Lola and Lolita restaurants in Cleveland, Ohio. Michael Symon's pedigree started upon graduating from The Culinary Institute of America in New York in 1990. Michael Symon quickly began revitalizing the Cleveland palate, while practicing in some of Cleveland's up and coming restaurants, such as Player's, Picolo Mondo, Giovanni's and The Caxton Café. In these venues, he found success as well as a loyal following and fan base.

In 1997, Michael Symon opened his own restaurant, Lola, collaborating with his future wife, Liz. Lola opened just west of downtown Cleveland in the community of Historic Tremont, receiving glowing reviews. To compliment Michael Symon's menu, Liz brought an unpretentious elegance to both the design of the restaurant and unique wine selection from lesser-known boutique vineyards that made Lola Cleveland's destination of the year. In 2005, Michael, Liz and Doug Petkovic gave birth to a new concept of Lola so they could open Lolita. They once again revitalized a new section of Cleveland with the re-opening of Lola in the heart of downtown Cleveland on E. 4th St. in 2006, becoming once again, the cornerstone and darling of the Cleveland dining scene.

Michael Symon has earned much attention through the years for his thoughtful cooking style and his attention to detail. Michael Symon was named "National Rising Star" by Restaurant Hospitality magazine (May 1997 issue), he was named one of the "Top Ten Best New Chefs" by Food & Wine magazine (July 1998 issue), "America's Best Restaurants" in Gourmet magazine (Oct. 2000 issue), featured in Michael Ruhlman's book "The Soul of a Chef" (2000), nominated for best chef-great lakes region by the James Beard Foundation (2006), as well as making appearances on WKYC-TV (Cleveland) on "Mondays with Michael" and "iVillage Live" on NBC. Michael Symon has hosted over 100 episodes of "The Melting Pot" on Food Network, in addition to appearing on episodes of "Sara's Secrets" with Sara Moulton, "Ready, Set, Cook" and "Food Nation" with Bobby Flay. In 2007, Michael Symon competed on the reality competition series "The Next Iron Chef" and won, securing his place as a permanent Iron Chef on Food Network's hit series "Iron Chef America."






MICHAEL SYMON: FACTS

Hometown: Cleveland, OH
 
 
 
 
MICHAEL SYMON: TWEETS

Michael Symon is such a douchebag
8 hours ago
@LegalLush Well have you heard of Michael Symon? It's his newest restaurant. So I'll let you know after I try it but I'm going to say yes.
15 hours ago
@dynamiteyeah Michael Symon!
20 hours ago
Got Michael Symon's Live to Cook book. Love it. Clear, accessible, emotive. Doesn't talk down to the cook. AND IT HAS BULLDOGS IN IT!
1 day ago
Cleveland Rocks! (at Michael Symon's Lolita in the Tremont nabe..)
2 days ago
Listen to Wilde and fee's interview with iron chef Michael Symon right now.
2 days ago
Listen to our interview with Michael Symon right now.
2 days ago
pumped to be working at Michael Symon's B-spot
3 days ago
We need a cool Iron Chef program for gardening. I just bought Iron Chef Michael Symon's book, autographed by him. One of Cleveland's finest.
3 days ago
I want to see Michael Symon nude!
3 days ago
@Delightful_Toni I was obsessed with next iron chef when Michael Symon won, but Ill admit I havent watched at all this season. Do you watch?
3 days ago
My son got me this signed :) RT @mdsymon My cookbook is on special today on amazon...20 bucks...michael symon live to cook...check it out
3 days ago
So, it turns out Michael Symon does visit his restaurants. Also, get the burger.
3 days ago
@Borders Hey @chuckhemann has some great pictures of the Michael Symon book signing at a Borders (in CLE I think)
3 days ago
Dear Iron Chef Michael Symon: I'm in love with food AND I'm in love with you. Want to be my boyfriend? Don't tell my redhead.
3 days ago
@sonnygill Michael Symon is signing his new book at Borders in Westlake. It's @chrisbrogan -esque in here ;)
3 days ago