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10 Things You Didn't Know About Marc Murphy

While you may know what Marc is like behind the Chopped judges’ table, you probably don’t know his favorite city to eat in or the one kitchen tool he can’t live without. 

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All About Marc

Read on to find out all the things you didn’t know about Marc, like what his favorite late-night snack is. 

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Ingredient He Hates to Work With: Durian

“It’s just a very strange ingredient to work with,” he says.

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Dish You’ll Never Catch Him Eating: Overcooked Liver

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Most-Memorable Meal: Commander's Palace in New Orleans

“It was such a memorable lunch with my family that lasted for hours. I especially loved the Snapping Turtle Soup!” he says. 

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Guilty Pleasure: Nothing!

“I don’t think any food is guilty. I love eating everything!” he says. 

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Dish He Never Makes at Home: Sushi

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Kitchen Tool He Can’t Live Without: Japanese Mandoline

“It turns everything into dust!” he says.

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Career He’d Have If He Weren’t in Food: Architect

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Favorite Food City: New Orleans

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Favorite Late-Night Snack: Pasta

“Usually depends how much I’ve had to drink, but I really love spaghetti carbonara at any time of the day!” he says. 

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Must-Have at His Last Supper: Cheese

“A great Camembert cheese!” he says. 

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