Humm Earned His First Michelin Star After Six Months as Head Chef
Daniel Humm · Eleven Madison Park: Daniel Humm · May 3, 2021 · at 19:54
Chef Daniel Humm reflects on his first executive chef position at a small inn in the Swiss Alps, which quickly brought him major culinary recognition.
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“So quickly that after six months I was named discovery of the year and received a Michelin star.”
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