Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Michael D. Symon (born September 19, 1969) is a James Beard Foundation Award-winning American chef, an Iron Chef, restaurateur, and author. He is credited as helping to "save" the restaurant scene in downtown Cleveland. He is the chef and owner of three restaurants: Lola and Lolita, both in Cleveland, and Michael Symon's Roast in Detroit. Additionally, he owns a brasserie and bar named Bar Symon in Avon Lake, Ohio. He most recently opened The B Spot, a casual burger and bratwurst eatery, on Cleveland's east side. He has contributed to Bon Appétit, Esquire, Food Arts, Gourmet, Saveur and O, The Oprah Magazine.