Happy birthday! René Redzepi turns 48 today

‘Noma’ creator René Redzepi is celebrating his 48th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed chefs of his generation.

Popular chef René Redzepi has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 48th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Redzepi, a cultural icon

Born in Copenhagen on December 16, 1977, René Redzepi's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Danish history. Redzepi'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 René hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for René Redzepi as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 48.

Happy Birthday, René, you're the best!

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