America’s brightest gem, Simone Biles, is chasing gold again! Widely regarded as the greatest gymnast and athlete of all time, she’s embarking on a new adventure. This time, her goal is outside the gymnasium. What’s cooking? Biles is ready to tantalize our taste buds. You can now add a restaurateur to her impressive resume! The “golden girl” from Texas will open a new restaurant at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in north Houston.

A Taste of Gold “will feature vibrant, bold flavors of world-class and elevated cuisine.” Simone Biles is a foodie at heart. Coming from the Lone Star State, she is a huge fan of the Tex-Mex cuisine. The spicy touch of Mexico blends with American dishes to create the ultimate concoction of comfort and drama. Moreover, America widely appreciates the ‘fusion’ cuisine, just like Simone Biles. Well, not just Biles, but Hollywood stars like Jennifer Aniston and Pedro Pascal are also a part of the hype!

Learn about what Simone Biles’ new restaurant, “Taste of Gold,” has to offer

During the Olympics, athletes enjoy access to an extensive variety of gourmet dishes, with over 500 options from international cuisines. Despite this impressive buffet, many wonder if elite athletes like Simone Biles sometimes crave comforting fast food. For Biles, the answer is yes; her go-to fast food order is both relatable and simple, reflecting a special connection to her home state of Texas. Simone’s interview with Eater revealed her love for the Texas fast-food chain Whataburger. Known for its delicious breakfast burgers and Dr. Pepper Shakes, Whataburger’s popular ketchup is apparently the best one Patrick Mahomes has ever eaten.

Meanwhile, Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille, The Breakfast Klub, and Tewbeleaux are also some food joints where you’ll find Simone Biles grabbing a bite or two. Besides, she is a pizza enthusiast and relishes a delectable slice of the creamy Provel cheese used by St. Louis institution Imo’s Pizza. However, Biles’ elite selection of oysters, caviar, and anything with gold leaf is not off the table. Therefore, you can expect an interesting menu from the house of “Taste of Gold.”

The table above contains almost all of Simone Biles’ favorite comfort meals. And we can assume that these typically Texan dishes could have a large influence on the seven-time Olympic gold medalist’s restaurant menu. It wouldn’t be a surprise if the theme of “Taste of Gold” is solely Texas, because we know how deeply connected Biles is with her hometown, Spring.

Meanwhile, her choice of location is also pretty interesting. It looks like Simone Biles wants the people to get a touch of Texas right when they enter or leave the IAH Terminal A. What a unique place to extend the roots of one’s homeland! But why did Simone Biles choose the airport?

What is Simone Biles’ aim with her new business venture at Bush Airport?

Simone Biles is opening her new restaurant at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). The restaurant, near Gate A8 in Terminal A, will open in early 2025. For the project, Biles has partnered with The Playmakers Group to enhance the airport’s culinary diversity. Meanwhile, the IAH has ranked among the Top 10 World’s Best Airport Dining Experiences in 2024, welcoming 46.1 million passengers in 2023. This achievement might have been the reason why Simone Biles chose an airport to open her first restaurant.

“Taste of Gold” will feature a chef-crafted menu designed to impress every traveler. The menu includes signature food and beverage items curated by industry innovator Mark Brezinski. Biles said: “I am a foodie at heart, and our hope with Taste of Gold is to offer a beautiful dining experience that features award-winning, signature menu items with some of my favorite flavors sprinkled in for our guests.”

The restaurant offers a five-star dining experience, featuring American cuisine with Simone’s unique touch! Francisco Cuellar, Chief Commercial Development Officer for Houston Airports, highlighted the airport’s commitment to excellence. “Bush Airport is proud to offer one of the top airport culinary experiences in the world, and it’s only going to get better,” he said. With “Taste of Gold,” Biles is also supporting local job creation through SSP America, the restaurant’s operator.

We’ve got to wait until 2025 to know what Simone Biles’ side quest would look like. As of now, it feels like a promising one. And hopefully “Taste of Gold” will be a promising restaurant, catering to the luxury of fine dining with the warmth of comfort food.