Happy birthday! Heston Blumenthal turns 59 today

‘The Fat Duck’ creator Heston Blumenthal is celebrating his 59th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed chefs of his generation.

Popular chef Heston Blumenthal has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 59th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Blumenthal, a cultural icon

Born Heston Marc Blumenthal in London on May 27, 1966, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in English history. Blumenthal'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 Heston hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Heston Blumenthal as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 59.

Happy Birthday, Heston, you're the best!

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