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I Love New York | Daniel Humm & William Guidara | Talks at Google

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Channel: Talks at Google · 2013 · Education

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Daniel Humm is the Executive Chef and Co-Owner of Eleven Madison Park and the NoMad Hotel, where he creates modern, sophisticated French cuisine that emphasizes purity, simplicity, and seasonal flavors and ingredients. A native of Switzerland, Chef Daniel knew from an early age that his true passion was cooking. A classicist who embraces contemporary gastronomy, Chef Daniel's delicate and precise cooking style is experienced through constantly evolving menus. In 2010, He has received the award for "Best Chef: New York City" by the James Beard Foundation. In addition, Eleven Madison Park has received the James Beard Award for "Outstanding Restaurant in America" as well as receiving three Michelin stars.

At age 13, Will Guidara took his first official restaurant job as a busboy/dishwasher, and has worked in restaurants ever since, rising quickly through the ranks:  In 2001, Will joined Union Square Hospitality Group as a dining room manager at Tabla.  After a two-year stint away at Restaurant Associates, Union Square Hospitality Group welcomed Will back into its family where he served as the opening general manager of Cafe 2 and Terrace 5 at the newly renovated MoMA, and was quickly promoted to Operations Director of all its dining properties. In 2006, Will accepted the position of General Manager of Eleven Madison Park. He is now the Co-Owner of both Eleven Madison Park and The NoMad.

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