This year will be renaissance man Daniel Humm’s third time running the New York City marathon, and about 25 of the chef’s employees from Eleven Madison Park, The NoMad, and Made Nice are coming with. They’re all running to support No Kid Hungry, and will refuel afterwards with some Pasquale Jones pizza. Just like everything Humm does, it’s a pretty earnest endeavor, with him telling AMNY that, “It’s been a great way to bring us together.”

Momofuku’s David Chang is credited with introducing #uglydelicious, a hashtag assigned to dishes that aren’t stereotypically photogenic. “The whole idea of ugly-delicious was, ‘How do I make food that I’m comfortable making again?’” Chang said on the Eater Upsell podcast. His implication was that “ugly delicious” isn’t just a hashtag, but a larger ethos for chefs hesitant to cook in styles that are more rustic than refined.

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