Eleven Madison Park’s Daniel Humm Confirms December Opening at Claridge’s

Daniel Humm crosses the pond in time for Christmas

After months of build up, Davies and Brook at Claridge’s by Daniel Humm — who split with his long-time collaborator, Will Guidara in July — finally has an opening date: Monday 9 December. The three-Michelin-starred Eleven Madison Park chef’s London debut is being framed as a “sibling” to his New York restaurant, which was named the “world’s best” in 2017 — dishes such as the famous roasted duck, which is dry aged in-house for 14 days and glazed with lavender and honey, will cross the pond. Humm and Claridge’s have history: as a 15-year-old commis chef he did a stint in the kitchen. Customers can now make a reservation here.

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