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Gail Simmons

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.

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Grilled Lobster with Miso Chili Butter and Charred Scallions
Grilled Lobster with Miso Chili Butter and Charred Scallions
Gail Simmons
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Gail Simmons

Level 445 Min
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Salted Chocolate Pecan Pie
Salted Chocolate Pecan Pie
Gail Simmons
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Gail Simmons

Level 320 Min
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Charred Corn, Peach & Feta Salad with Grilled Lime Dressing
Charred Corn, Peach & Feta Salad with Grilled Lime Dressing
Gail Simmons
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Gail Simmons

Level 460 Min
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Chicken and Barley Stew with Lemon and Dill
Chicken and Barley Stew with Lemon and Dill
Gail Simmons
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Gail Simmons

Level 445 Min
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Bumbleberry Buttermilk Upside-Down Cake
Bumbleberry Buttermilk Upside-Down Cake
Gail Simmons
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Gail Simmons

Level 325 Min
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Grilled Leg of Lamb with Mint-Chilli Dressing
Grilled Leg of Lamb with Mint-Chilli Dressing
Gail Simmons
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Gail Simmons

Eat at my favourite spots

Txikito

New York, United States

Txikito
Rochelle Canteen

London, United Kingdom

Rochelle Canteen
Restaurant Beba

Montreal, Canada

Restaurant Beba
Prime Seafood Palace

Toronto, Canada

Prime Seafood Palace
Compère Lapin

New Orleans, United States

Compère Lapin
Santo Palato

Roma, Italy

Santo Palato