Gail Simmons

Gail Simmons is a culinary expert, food writer, and dynamic television personality. Since its inception in 2006, she has been a judge on the multi-award-winning show Top Chef, now in its 21st season. She was also the host of Top Chef Desserts, Top Chef Amateurs, and Iron Chef Canada, as well as co-host of the syndicated talk show series, The Good Dish. From 2004 to 2019 she served as special projects director at Food & Wine magazine. In 2012, Gail published her first book, Talking With My Mouth Full and in 2017 was nominated for an IACP award for her cookbook, Bringing It Home. Gail is the co-founder of Bumble Pie Productions and a Global Ambassador for Children in Conflict. She also sits on the board of New York City nonprofits City Harvest and Hot Bread Kitchen. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband and two children.