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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.
And in other news...
- Piri piri chicken chain Nando’s international sales surpass £1 billion, in part thanks to growth in “key market” such as the U.K. [Big Hospitality]
- Three-Michelin-starred Sukiyabashi Jiro in Tokyo, hailed as the “world’s best sushi restaurant”, is no longer open to the public, and has been stripped of its stars as a result. Diners must now be regulars, have a special connection or book through a luxury concierge. [Guardian]
- Mamago, Wagamama’s new grab-and-go store, has opened on Fenchurch Street in the City of London. Desk katsu curry, anyone? [Big Hospitality]
- Good tweet:
Yes, and rare to see damage of this quality from the United States. https://t.co/kYhLFw5I4c
— DJ&S (@JeansAndSheux) November 26, 2019