Gail Simmons Biography

Gail Simmons is a trained culinary expert food writer and dynamic television personality. Since the show’s inception in 2006 she has lent her extensive expertise as a permanent judge on BRAVO’s Emmy-winning series Top Chef. Heading into its 15th successful season Top Chef is rated the #1 food show on cable television. Gail was previously head critic on Top Chef Masters and host of Top Chef Just Desserts Bravo’s pastry-focused spinoff of the Top Chef franchise. She was also co-host of The Feed which aired in 2014 on FYI.
Her first cookbook Bringing It Home: Favorite Recipes from a Life of Adventurous Eating will be released by Grand Central Publishing on October 24 2017. It features recipes inspired by Gail’s world travels—all made with accessible ingredients and with smart simple techniques for successful family meals and easy entertaining.
Gail joined Food & Wine magazine in 2004 where she directs special projects working closely with the country’s top culinary talent and acting as liaison between the marketing and editorial teams on events and chef-related initiatives. During her tenure she has been responsible for overseeing the annual Classic in Aspen America’s premier culinary event. Prior to working at Food & Wine Gail was the special events manager for Chef Daniel Boulud’s restaurant empire.

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