Sarah Simmons
Based in Columbia, SC // Denver, CO // NYC // Hokkaido, Japan
Speaks English, Japanese
Sarah Simmons
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My Story
Named as a finalist for the 2023 James Beard Foundation award for “Outstanding Restaurateur,” Sarah Simmons is the CEO of CITY GRIT Hospitality Group, the founder of the CITY GRIT brand and the Director of Magic at CITY GRIT Travel.
My Travel Style
CITY GRIT, a lifestyle brand for culinary enthusiasts, started with a mission to find and share under-the-radar chefs and spots from all around America with the food fanatics in NYC. As the brand evolved, it grew from featuring new chefs in a dining room in Nolita to introducing eager eaters to these chefs in their own dining rooms around the world. Team CITY GRIT loves craft cocktails, grower champagnes, small-batch wines, strong bourbon and even stronger coffee, speakeasy scenes and dive bars, noodle joints, omakase & tasting menus that are not stale and boring. We love adventures, especially ones with snacks or opportunities to connect with their inner chef. We love farmers markets and farmers {the unsung heroes of eating adventures}, winemakers {hey, they’re farmers, too!} and all of the people who make magic happen so CITY GRIT can make your travel dreams come true.
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My reviews (21)
James J.
2 months ago
My booking experience with Sarah Simmons was absolutely phenomenal. From start to finish, she handled every detail with precision, care, and genuine thoughtfulness. Sarah anticipated my needs before I even mentioned them she made the process effortless and elevated what could’ve been a standard stay into something exceptional. Every recommendation she made, from the hotel to the small touches throughout my trip, hit the mark perfectly.
She has a remarkable talent for blending professionalism with personal flair you can tell she truly loves what she does. If there were six stars to give, she’d earn them. I can’t recommend working with Sarah enough she’s the definition of first class service.
Alyssa S.
2 months ago
Mrs. Simmons made my vacation an easy breezy experience like none other. She booked this trip with thoughtful consideration in location, amenities and much more. She communicated in timely manners and went above and beyond to make my trip memorable. I hope to have her book all may future trips as having her as an advisor lifted immense travel stress off my shoulders!
Mahika H.
3 months ago
Aaron H.
4 months ago
Mahika H.
4 months ago
Loved our Osaka itinerary! Lots of structure but also freedom to do what we wanted in the moment
James J.
2 months ago
My booking experience with Sarah Simmons was absolutely phenomenal. From start to finish, she handled every detail with precision, care, and genuine thoughtfulness. Sarah anticipated my needs before I even mentioned them she made the process effortless and elevated what could’ve been a standard stay into something exceptional. Every recommendation she made, from the hotel to the small touches throughout my trip, hit the mark perfectly.
She has a remarkable talent for blending professionalism with personal flair you can tell she truly loves what she does. If there were six stars to give, she’d earn them. I can’t recommend working with Sarah enough she’s the definition of first class service.
Alyssa S.
2 months ago
Mrs. Simmons made my vacation an easy breezy experience like none other. She booked this trip with thoughtful consideration in location, amenities and much more. She communicated in timely manners and went above and beyond to make my trip memorable. I hope to have her book all may future trips as having her as an advisor lifted immense travel stress off my shoulders!
Mahika H.
3 months ago
Aaron H.
4 months ago
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