Daniel Humm

Daniel Humm (born 1976 in Strengelbach, Switzerland)[2] is a Swiss chef and restaurant owner; he is chef/co-owner of Eleven Madison Park, Davies and Brook and Made Nice.

Daniel Humm
Born	1976 (age 43–44) Strengelbach, Switzerland
Spouse(s)	Geneen Wright (div), Laurene Powell partner
Children	Vivienne, Colette, Justine [1]
Culinary career
Rating(s) Michelin stars
Current restaurant(s) Eleven Madison Park, NoMad New York, NoMad Los Angeles, Made Nice
Website	makeitnicenyc.com elevenmadisonpark.com thenomadhotel.com madenicenyc.com

His cuisine is focused on locally sourced ingredients, with an emphasis on simplicity, purity, and seasonal flavors. A native of Switzerland, he was exposed to a range of food at a very young age, and began working in kitchens at the age of 14. From there he spent time in some of the finest Swiss hotels and restaurants before earning his first Michelin star at the age of 24.

In 2003, Humm moved to the United States to become the executive chef at Campton Place in San Francisco[3] where he received four stars from the San Francisco Chronicle. Three years later, he moved to New York to become the executive chef at Eleven Madison Park, and in 2011 he and his business partner Will Guidara purchased the restaurant from Danny Meyer's Union Square Hospitality Group. In 2017, Eleven Madison Park became number 1 on the World's 50 Best Restaurants.

Career

Over the course of Humm's tenure, he and Eleven Madison Park have received numerous accolades, including four stars from The New York Times, six James Beard Foundation Awards (including Outstanding Chef and Outstanding Restaurant in America), three stars from the Michelin Guide, and the #1 spot on The World's 50 Best Restaurants. In 2011, Humm and Will Guidara purchased Eleven Madison Park from Danny Meyer's Union Square Hospitality Group, and the following year also opened the critically acclaimed NoMad New York which garnered three stars from The New York Times, one Michelin Star, and a James Beard Foundation Award. In 2018 Humm and Guidara opened NoMad Los Angeles, their first restaurant outside of New York City. Humm and Guidara parted ways in July 2019[4] and Humm announced in January 2020 that Make It Nice is no longer a partner with the NoMad group of hotels in New York, Los Angeles, or Las Vegas.[5]

In late 2019, Humm opened Davies and Brook[6], his first restaurant outside the US at London's historic Claridge's. He is the owner of the Make It Nice group and the author of four books: Eleven Madison Park: The Cookbook, I Love New York: Ingredients and Recipes, The NoMad Cookbook and Eleven Madison Park: The Next Chapter.

Awards

James Beard Foundation Awards

• 2016 James Beard Foundation Award – Outstanding Service, Eleven Madison Park[7]
• 2014 James Beard Foundation Award – Outstanding Bar Program, NoMad New York[8]
• 2012 James Beard Foundation Award – Outstanding Chef[9]
• 2010 James Beard Foundation Award – Best Chef New York City[10]
• 2008 James Beard Foundation Award – Outstanding Wine Service, Eleven Madison Park[11]

The World's 50 Best Restaurants

• 2018 The World's 50 Best Restaurants – Number 4, Eleven Madison Park[12]
• 2017 The World's 50 Best Restaurants – Number 1, Eleven Madison Park[13]
• 2016 The World's 50 Best Restaurants – Number 3, Eleven Madison Park[14]
• 2015 The World's 50 Best Restaurants – Number 5, Eleven Madison Park[15]
• 2015 The World's 50 Best Restaurants – Chef's Choice Award[16]
• 2014 The World's 50 Best Restaurants – Number 4, Eleven Madison Park[17]
• 2013 The World's 50 Best Restaurants – Number 5, Eleven Madison Park[18]
• 2012 The World's 50 Best Restaurants – Number 10, Eleven Madison Park[19]
• 2011 The World's 50 Best Restaurants – Number 24, Eleven Madison Park[20]
• 2010 The World's 50 Best Restaurants – Number 50, Eleven Madison Park[21]

The World's 50 Best Bars

• 2017 The World's 50 Best Bars – Number 3, The NoMad Bar[22]
• 2016 The World's 50 Best Bars – Number 8, The NoMad Bar[23]
• 2015 The World's 50 Best Bars – Number 24, The Elephant Bar at NoMad New York[24]

Michelin

• 2018 Michelin Guide – Three Stars, Eleven Madison Park[25]
• 2018 Michelin Guide – One Star, NoMad New York[26]
• 2017 Michelin Guide – Three Stars, Eleven Madison Park[27]
• 2017 Michelin Guide – One Star, NoMad New York[28]
• 2016 Michelin Guide – Three Stars, Eleven Madison Park[29]
• 2016 Michelin Guide – One Star, NoMad New York [30]
• 2015 Michelin Guide – Three Stars, Eleven Madison Park[31]
• 2015 Michelin Guide – One Star, NoMad New York[32]
• 2014 Michelin Guide – Three Stars, Eleven Madison Park[33]
• 2014 Michelin Guide – One Star, NoMad New York[34]
• 2013 Michelin Guide – Three Stars, Eleven Madison Park[35]
• 2013 Michelin Guide – One Star, NoMad New York[36]
• 2012 Michelin Guide – Three Stars, Eleven Madison Park[37]
• 2011 Michelin Guide – Three Stars, Eleven Madison Park[38]
• 2010 Michelin Guide – One Star, Eleven Madison Park[39]

Additional Awards

• 2016 Wall Street Journal – Innovator Awards[40]
• 2015 The New York Times – Four Stars,[41] Eleven Madison Park
• 2012 The New York Times – Three Stars, NoMad New York[42]
• 2012 Crain's New York – 40 Under 40[43]
• 2010 Forbes Travel Guide – Five Stars,[44] Eleven Madison Park
• 2009 The New York Times – Four Stars,[45] Eleven Madison Park
• 2005 Food & Wine – Best New Chefs[46]

Books

• 2017: Eleven Madison Park: The Next Chapter (Publisher: Ten Speed)
• 2015: The NoMad Cookbook (Publisher: Ten Speed)
• 2013: I Love New York: Ingredients and Recipes (Publisher: Ten Speed)
• 2011: Eleven Madison Park: The Cookbook (Publisher: Little Brown)

See also

• List of Michelin starred restaurants

References

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