I grew up in Zurich until I was 12, and I’ve always come to Vorderer Sternen for a sausage, a hunk of bread, and some mustard. – Daniel Humm
I think New York is truly unique in its singular combination of the quality of both the talent it attracts and the ingredients it grows. There are plenty of other places in the world with wonderful natural resources, but the people who come here to pursue their passions for food and cooking – they are one of a kind. – Daniel Humm
No tablecloths, silver cutlery, fine porcelain, sommeliers, or deep wine lists – that’s fine. But no service or hospitality? That’s going too far. – Daniel Humm
Passion for what you do is essential to success in any profession. That passion naturally keeps you interested and aware of everything that is going on around you, anything affecting your craft. – Daniel Humm
I’ve been playing sports since I was five. For me, there’s no happier moment than when I’m out in the woods on a bike or a run. I feel on top of the world, and nothing else makes me feel that way. – Daniel Humm
I just really, really love food, so I don’t have a favourite. But if I had to pick one to eat every day, it would be Italian. But I also love Chinese and Japanese food. – Daniel Humm
Everyone comes to live in New York because they want to achieve something, and for that reason, there’s this energy in the city that is just electrifying and inspiring. – Daniel Humm
A cookbook is a moment in time because, otherwise, you look back at the end of the day, and all the meals have been eaten, and the experience is gone. – Daniel Humm
I have been using Victorinox Cutlery since I was a young man, when my parents gave me a block set to properly equip me for my culinary apprenticeship. – Daniel Humm
My wife is from Chicago, and every time we go, I just love it. I love the restaurant scene, and people here are so into the food. It’s one of the most exciting food cities in the country. – Daniel Humm
I love New York, where I live – it’s the best city in the world. Nowhere in the world do you have so many nationalities that are actually mixed together – it’s so multicultural. – Daniel Humm
What I love about Thanksgiving is that it’s purely about getting together with friends or family and enjoying food. It’s really for everybody, and it doesn’t matter where you’re from. – Daniel Humm
As people move further away from a meat-based diet, I think the focus will shift to using grains as the central focus of our food supply. – Daniel Humm
People often think of New York as a city, a concrete jungle with soaring skyscrapers and yellow taxis and the bright lights of Times Square. And it is that, in part. But beyond that, it’s rolling hills of fruit orchards and fields of grain and ice-cold waters brimming with oysters. – Daniel Humm
When I was a child, she’d have me wash the lettuce ten times or open walnuts by hand to make a cake. I was like, ‘Mom, this is ridiculous.’ But now? I run my kitchen the same way. – Daniel Humm
I have fond memories from growing up in Switzerland and drinking a glass of warm milk with a spoonful of honey before bed. – Daniel Humm
Biking takes so much time. You need three hours to get in a good ride. In one hour, you can get in a good run. – Daniel Humm
Just as food is a craft, great service is, too. It can take years to perfect the technical aspects of clearing a plate, carving tableside, or pouring wine, and a lifetime to master the emotional elements of service. – Daniel Humm
I would like to know more about how to cook Japanese food. I love it, but don’t know much about it. – Daniel Humm