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Daniel Humm Finally Puts His Name on a Restaurant

The New York Times says the chef is opening his first restaurant under his own name, alongside a gelato debut and hourly dinner theater; dessert remains developing.

On air: Hank Ledger and Vera Bullock on BBN Newsroom
Published 1:52 PM ET, Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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First reported by The New York Times: “Daniel Humm Finally Puts His Name on a Restaurant”.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 1:52 PM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Hank Ledger and Vera Bullock.

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Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorWe are interrupting our coverage with a developing story.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe New York Times reports that chef Daniel Humm has, at long last, opened a restaurant under his own name.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThat is big. Is it a crisis, or are we just excited for him?
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe Times also says Softville makes its American gelato debut, and a place called Diner24 provides dinner theater on the hour.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorWe will have team coverage.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorGelato debut. Hank, this is a restaurant column.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThis is an ongoing restaurant column, and we'll keep you posted if anything changes.