We first told you about Chef Daniel Humm x The Charleston Place in September. ICYMI, this is a year-long pop-up restaurant — in the hotel’s former Charleston Grill space — led by Chef Daniel Humm of the three-Michelin-starred Eleven Madison Park.
Newsletter Editor Callie here — I recently had the chance to dine at the pop-up and am here to report back. First things first, this was not just a dinner; it was an experience that lasted almost 4 hours and was worth every second.
Let’s start with the atmosphere and ambiance, which were one-of-a-kind. I was immediately greeted by the kindest, most welcoming crew and walked through an elegant yet inviting dining room to my table. There I was met by the server who talked to me like an old friend, chatting through the menu and what I could expect for the evening.
Now to the food, these are the can’t-miss bites.
- Bread: Dare I say, this was the best bread I’ve ever had. It was so flaky, and buttery, and such a great way to start the meal.
- Clarified tomato water: The cocktail, which featured no alcohol, was crisp, cold, and salty. This was unique and such a fun, refreshing surprise.
- Carrot tartare: It’s not playing with your food, it’s part of the experience. This was such a fun, interactive course. It starts with the server hand-grinding the carrots table-side and scooping a generous portion onto your tray. You then get to pick and choose which accompaniments you want to mix in before piling it high on a cracker crisp.
- Scallops and brussels sprouts: Chef’s kiss, the perfectly pan-seared scallops sat on a brussels sprout mousse and were topped with roasted brussels sprout leaves. It was just perfect in every way.
- Milk and honey: Delicious, and one of my favorite bites of the meal. The dessert was reminiscent of an ice-cold glass of milk (but in ice cream form) and of sweet, crunchy, graham cracker-like cookies.
The seasonal four-course menu is $135 per person, and for a lighter option, small plates are offered at the bar. The restaurant will only be here for a year, so don’t miss the chance to experience it — book your reservation.
