Simone Biles has never been content with just one kind of gold — and her latest venture proves exactly that.
The Olympic gymnastics icon has officially opened her first restaurant, Taste of Gold, located inside George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, Texas. The grand opening marked yet another chapter in an already extraordinary career, and the world is taking notice.
Simone Biles Opens Taste of Gold Restaurant at George Bush Intercontinental Airport
For millions of travelers passing through one of America’s busiest airports, the experience just got a whole lot more exciting. Taste of Gold sits inside George Bush Intercontinental Airport, blending Simone’s personal love of sports, travel, and comfort food into a dining concept that feels both accessible and celebratory.
The restaurant’s menu features shareables, sandwiches, and salads — the kind of crowd-pleasing food that works for everyone from a solo business traveler to a family heading out on vacation. The standout item, however, is a personal one: “Simone’s Skewers,” her own menu favorite that gives the dining experience a genuinely personal touch.
Simone made clear that this restaurant is rooted in warmth and welcome — values that have defined her public persona from the very beginning.
“As a frequent traveler, I am thrilled to… create a place for people to relax and share meals during their travels through my hometown airport,” she shared at the opening.
The Grand Opening: Simone Biles Celebrates With Family, Friends, and Fans
The ribbon-cutting moment was everything you would expect from a woman who has never done anything halfway. Ceremonial scissors in hand, Simone stepped into the spotlight glowing — surrounded by her husband, NFL player Jonathan Owens, along with close friends and family who have been part of her journey every step of the way.
Her look for the occasion was effortlessly polished. She wore a gold-toned, textured mini dress paired with strappy heels, with her hair laid long and straight with a sleek middle part. Her makeup was fresh and glowing, perfectly in line with the celebratory energy of the room. It was the kind of entrance that reminded everyone — Simone Biles does not just show up. She arrives.
The social media response was immediate and overwhelming. As soon as the announcement hit Instagram, fans flooded the comments with congratulations and excitement. One fan wrote: “CONGRATULATIONS SIMONE! I’M READY TO TASTE THE GOLD LIL LADY!!!” Another added simply: “I will be visiting!” Perhaps most telling of all was the comment that read: “Just ate here 3 weeks ago! Food was great and the service was excellent” — suggesting the restaurant had already been quietly welcoming guests before the official fanfare.
A Menu Built Around Comfort, Community, and Championship Energy
What Simone has created at Taste of Gold is not a celebrity vanity project — it is a thoughtfully designed dining experience built around the idea that food brings people together, regardless of where they are headed or where they come from.
The menu’s range is deliberate. Shareables encourage connection. Sandwiches and salads offer flexibility for different tastes and dietary needs. And Simone’s Skewers anchor the menu with something personal — a reminder that the woman behind the brand is very much present in the experience itself.
Simone captured the restaurant’s inclusive spirit in her own words, extending a warm invitation to every kind of visitor who walks through the doors.
“Whether you’re a fan of gymnastics, football or any sport… or just hungry… I’d like to welcome you to Taste of Gold the way fans have welcomed me into their hearts.”
Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens Keep Making Power Moves Together
The Taste of Gold opening arrives at a particularly exciting time for Simone and her husband Jonathan Owens, who together represent one of the most dynamic sports couples in the country. Jonathan is set to join the Indiana Colts for the upcoming NFL season, having previously played for the Chicago Bears — a major career development that adds to the couple’s growing list of achievements.
Together, Simone and Jonathan are building something that extends well beyond their individual athletic careers. From Olympic podiums to NFL fields to airport restaurants, they are constructing a legacy that is as diverse as it is impressive. The power couple continues to move with intention, and their community — both in Houston and across the country — is watching and cheering every step of the way.
Furthermore, Taste of Gold carries a symbolic weight that goes beyond the restaurant itself. Simone has spent years redefining what greatness looks like — advocating for mental health, championing self-care, and showing the world that stepping back when you need to is itself a form of strength. Her restaurant is another extension of that same message: that you can be a champion in every arena you choose to enter.