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14 Things You Didn't Know About Geoffrey Zakarian

Read on to find out what career Geoffrey thinks he would have had if not for cooking, plus the ingredient he hates the most and more.

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Read on to find out what career Geoffrey thinks he would have had if not for cooking, plus the ingredient he hates the most and more.

Champagne

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Must-Have Item at His Last Supper: Krug Champagne

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Most-Memorable Meal: Anything He Shares with His Wife and Kids

father and son having fun on sunset

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Favorite Person to Cook With: His Kids

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His Drink of Choice: Rosé

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Go-To Weeknight Dinner: "Delivery. Lebanese."

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Strangest Thing in His Refrigerator: "Emu Eggs"

taking wipes

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Must-Have Travel Item: Wipes. "I'm a Germ Freak."

Burger piles

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You’ll Never Catch Him Eating: Anything from McDonald’s

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Favorite Late-Night Snack: Nothing — He Doesn’t Eat Late at Night

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Kitchen Tool He Can’t Live Without: iPhone

Famous view of Lyon

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Favorite Food City: Lyon, France

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Career Path He Would Have Chosen If Not for Cooking: Concert Pianist

Sushi on black stone table

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One Dish He Never Makes Himself: Sushi

Bottle of olive oil with white truffle

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Most-Hated Ingredient: White Truffle Oil

Host Geoffrey Zakarian, poses for a portrait on the set of Food Network's The Kitchen, Season 1.

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