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It's been described as an "earthquake in haute cuisine" and in French gastronomy that is probably an understatement. Filling the shoes of Alain Ducasse, the most Michelin-starred chef in the world, in one of France's fanciest restaurants was always going to be a hard job. But the appointment of 40-year old Jean Imbert, who hasn't yet won any stars but went viral on social media after winning the TV competition Top Chef, has tongues wagging. Imbert has kept quiet since he started at the Hôtel Plaza Athénée's brasserie this month, with the restaurant preparing to reopen in 2022 – but not everyone else is keeping silent.
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