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Advisor - Sarah Simmons

Sarah Simmons

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Expertise

  • Food & Wine,
  • Off-the-Beaten-Path,
  • Japan,
  • USA,
  • France,
  • Spain

Based in

Columbia, SC // Denver, CO // NYC // Hokkaido, Japan

Languages spoken

English, Japanese

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About

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.

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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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Working with Sarah Simmons to book our stay at the Fairmont Royal York was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. Her professionalism, responsiveness, and attention to detail were truly exceptional. She took the time to understand what I was looking for in a Spring Break trip with my daughter and curated an experience that exceeded every expectation. Sarah made the entire process seamless and stress-free. Her recommendations were thoughtful and personalized, and she anticipated our needs before we even had to ask. From securing the perfect room to ensuring every detail was in place, Sarah handled everything with care and excellence. Thanks to her, our stay was not only smooth but also meaningful. It’s rare to find someone who combines both a high level of service and a genuine passion for creating memorable experiences—and Sarah does exactly that. I would gladly work with her again and recommend her to anyone planning a special trip. She’s a true asset to any travel experience.

Sarah was extremely helpful and thorough - with a clearly laid out schedule of bookings and nearby options for dining, shopping, and transportation.

Sarah’s plans and bookings were flawless. Extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Everything was communicated well and I had no issues with my booking or plan.

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