Michael Symon married, wife, books, tv shows, net worth, recipes, height • biography

New Restaurant Ventures and Business Expansion

In 2008, Symon opened Roast at the Westin Book Cadillac Hotel in downtown Detroit. Known for its contemporary take on meat-centric cuisine, Roast further cemented his reputation in the Midwest culinary scene. The following year, in 2009, he launched BSpot, a casual tavern-focused restaurant offering burgers and beer, with multiple locations across Ohio, including Woodmere.

Symon continued to grow his restaurant portfolio over the years, garnering acclaim for each new endeavor. He also developed recipes featured in menus for the Cleveland Cavaliers, showcasing his contribution to local sports culture and hospitality.

Television Career and Media Recognition

Michael Symon has been a regular presence on television since 2005. His TV career includes hosting and appearing in shows like Iron Chef America, Food Feuds, and The Best Thing I Ever Ate. He later became a co-host on The Chew, a daytime talk show on ABC, which earned him the 2015 Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Informative Talk Show Host.

Additional accolades include being named Best Local Chef by Cleveland Magazine in 2007 and winning Iron Chef in 2007, further highlighting his widespread recognition in the culinary world.

Personal Life

Michael Symon is married to Liz Shanahan, who has been both his business partner and his steadfast supporter throughout his career. Liz has a son named Kyle from a previous relationship, who was two years old when she met Symon. The couple maintains a private yet enduringly supportive relationship, rooted in both personal and professional pursuits.

Publications and Authorship

Symon’s expertise has also reached audiences through his writing. He was featured in Michael Ruhlman’s 2001 book, The Soul of a Chef. In 2009, he co-authored his own book, Michael Symon’s Live to Cook, offering insights into his culinary philosophy. He also collaborated with fellow cast members from The Chew on several other cookbooks, extending his influence beyond the kitchen and screen into the world of publishing.