Who Is Michael Symon’s Son Kyle Symon? Full Bio, Age, Career, Net Worth, & More

Kyle Symon is widely known for being the stepson of Michael D. Symon. Michael is an American Chef and is very popular for appearing in many food shows such as Iron Chef America, Burgers, Brew and ‘Que, Food Feuds, and The Best Thing I Ever Ate.

As people already know a lot about Michael, people are getting curious about his son and want to know more about him. 

Thus, in today’s article, we are going to discuss every little detail of Michael Symon’s son Kyle Symon. 

Kyle Symon’s Birthday, Age, Parents, Early Life

He was born on 28th August 1988 in the United States. As of 2022, he is currently 34 years of age. As mentioned earlier, Kyle is the stepson of Michael D. Symon. But, what about his mother? His mother’s name is Liz Shanahan.

Kyle hasn’t revealed the information regarding his education to the media therefore, the details of his studies are still unknown to the public.

In the meantime, it might be worth mentioning that his stepfather attended The Culinary Institute of America located in New York, United States.

Kyle Symon’s Ethnicity And Family Background

Talking about his ethnicity, Kyle is of mixed descent. He has Rusyn, Greek, and Italian in his ancestry. Similar to Kyle, Michael also shares the same ancestry. As for his nationality, Kyle holds American Citizenship.

Kyle is the grandson of two loving grandparents named Angel Symon and Dennis Symon. Likewise, his grandparents adored him. 

Who is Kyle Symon’s Wife?

Kyle is currently married to a beautiful woman named Krista. The couple decided to walk down the aisle on May 26th, 2017. According to some online sources, the lovers had a private wedding ceremony to which only their close friends and family were invited.

The duo has been together for more than five years but we hardly hear any news about their conflicts and disagreements. This shows how close and understanding the couple is. 

On the other hand, Michael is currently married to Liz Shanahan. The pair decided to walk down the aisle in 1998 and have been together since then.

Kyle Symon’s Children

From his marriage with Krista, Kyle has welcomed two children as of 2022. Krista gave birth to their first child in December 2018 and it was a daughter. They named their first child Emmy Symon. 

Similarly, the lovers welcomed their second child in October 2021 and named him Butch. 

Kyle Symon’s Career: He Has a Bakery Shop 

In 2016, he founded Grindstone Coffee & Donuts. His grandparents served as the source of the shop’s name. In an interview he said,

“When I was little, my grandmother and I would hike through the river where the workers tossed the remnants of broken grindstones and carving stones. I would hunt for them as if they were ancient treasures. It’s one of my favorite memories.”

Customers of Kyle’s Sag Harbor business love his brioche donuts. The culinary whiz never expected the shop to sell hundreds of doughnuts every day. The native of Ohio had long dreamed of having his own donut business.

Kyle Symon’s Father Michael Symon Is A Chef

Symon worked as a cook at Player’s, a Mediterranean eatery in Lakewood. He relocated to Piccolo Mondo in 1993 to work as a chef, where he gained a modest but devoted fan base. Then he went to the Caxton Cafe.

In the posh Tremont district of Cleveland, Michael and his then-fiancée Liz Shanahan launched Lola in February 1997. At the time, the area was just starting to be rediscovered and transformed into the hipster enclave that it is today.

Tremont culinary scene pioneers Gerry Groh and Lynda Khoury opened and expanded one of the first new restaurants in Tremont, called Bohemia. After several successful years, the pair decided to move on to new endeavors, so they sold the facility to the Symons.

In Gourmet magazine, Lola received glowing reviews and was named one of America’s Best Restaurants. He reopened Lola in downtown Cleveland the following year after converting Lola into Lolita in 2005.

He Opened Another Restaurant

Parea, became chef Michael Symon’s third establishment on April 15, 2006, in New York City. Jonathon Sawyer managed the restaurant, which served premium Greek food and was situated on East 20th Street next to Park Avenue.

The Gramercy Tavern was right next door. Telly Hatzigeorgiou, George Pantelidis, and Peter J. Pappas formed a partnership with Symon. The volume level reached “piercing heights”, according to New York Times food reviewer Frank Bruni, who awarded the dish a 2-star grade (very good). The restaurant was also included in Food & Wine magazine’s 100 Tastes to Try in ’07, so by many accounts, the food was good. 

Kyle Symon’s Net Worth

Speaking about his net worth, Kyle has an estimated wealth of $1 million. On the other hand, his stepfather has an estimated net worth of $4 million. He earned most of his money from his career as a chef.