Trivia

Iron Chef.

Is of Greek/Italian/Sicilian descent.

Supporter of charity, "Autism Speaks".

Chef/owner, "Lolita" restaurant in Cleveland, Ohio.

Was named one of the top 5 new chefs, by Food & Wine magazine, in 2005.

Chef/owner, "Lola Bistro" restaurant in Cleveland, Ohio.

His grandfather, Pap, was an inspiration for his love of food.

His wife, Liz Symon, is a Georgia native.

Opening a restaurant, Bar Symon, at the Pittsburgh International Airport [January 4, 2012].

His son, Kyle Symon, was born in 1988.

Friend of Aarón Sánchez, for over 15 years, Marc Vetri, chef/owner of "Vetri" (opened in 1998) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (his hometown), and David Adjey.

Son of Angel Symon and Dennis Symon.

His younger sister, Nikki Symon, is an accountant, married to Louie and mother of two sons.

Favorite last meal: "Chef's pasta tasting menu" at "Vetri" in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Graduate of the "Culinary Institute of America" (CIA), where he roomed with David Adjey.

Grandfather of Emmy Symon, born in December, 2018.