Let's make this birthday one to remember.

64 years old (Born on September 19, 1960)

Happy birthday, Mario Batali! You've certainly spiced up our appetites and taught us that pasta is not just food—it's practically an art form. From "Mario Eats Italy" to every mouth-watering dish you've showcased, your passion for Italian cuisine has made kitchen novices into sauce-simmering maestros.

Whether you're smoothly twirling spaghetti or passionately discussing prosciutto freshness like it's a Shakespearean monologue, you always entertain as effortlessly as you sauté garlic in olive oil. Here's hoping today's celebrations are seasoned abundantly with laughter, friends and family—and maybe some extra parmesan!

Wishing the happiest (and tastiest) of birthdays to our favorite culinary rockstar!