Happy birthday! Dominique Ansel turns 47 today

Dominique Ansel is celebrating his 47th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed chefs of his generation.

Popular chef Dominique Ansel has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 47th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Ansel, a cultural icon

Born in Beauvais on November 15, 1978, Dominique Ansel's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Ansel's not just a great chef, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Dominique hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Dominique Ansel as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 47.

Happy Birthday, Dominique, you're the best!

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