Daniel Humm is the Executive Chef and Co-Owner of Eleven Madison Park, in New York City. Eleven Madison Park expresses the spirit of grand New York dining, with executive chef Daniel Humms masterfully prepared pure, market-driven cuisine. A native of Switzerland, Daniel began his culinary training at the age of 14. He went on to cook at a number of the finest Swiss hotels and restaurants before earning his first Michelin star at the young age of 24, as the executive chef at Gasthaus zum Gupf in the Swiss Alps. In 2003, Daniel moved to the United States and became the executive chef at Campton Place in San Francisco, receiving four stars from the San Francisco Chronicle. Three years later, Chef Daniel moved to New York to become the executive chef at Eleven Madison Park, where, in 2008 he was named Grand Chef Relais and Châteaux. Over the course of Chef Daniels tenure, he and the restaurant have received numerous accolades including four stars from the New York Times, six James Beard Foundation Awards (including Best Chef: New York City, Outstanding Service, and Outstanding Restaurant in America), as well as three Michelin Stars and a spot on the San Pellegrino list of the Worlds 50 Best restaurants. Tune-in to hear from one of the most respected chefs in the food industry today. This program has been sponsored by Brooklyn Slate. Ive made cooking my sport. I feel like there is a race every day, and that race is service. [8:35] I just always want to love what I do. To this day, my favorite part is being in the kitchen, being with the chefs, and creating dishes. Thats my favorite part. [47:30] -- Daniel Humm on Chefs Story