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11 Things You Didn't Know About Scott Conant

Think you know all about Chopped judge Scott Conant? Learn all about this chef’s favorite foods, pet peeves and more.

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The Scoop on Scott

You know him as a Chopped All-Stars chef, a restauranteur and a judge on Chopped who notoriously hates red onions. But how much do you know about Scott off-camera? Check out his most-memorable meal, plus his favorite food city.

Strawberry milkshake and blender

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Must-Have Kitchen Tool: Hand-Held Blender

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Pet Peeve: He Has No Patience for Pretentiousness

Close-up of Octopus Salad in plate on white background.

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Food He Always Orders Out: Octopus

Close-up of Octopus Salad in plate on white background.

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Most-Memorable Meal: The Restaurant at Meadowood

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Guilty Pleasure Food: Reduced-Fat, Super-Chunky Peanut Butter

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3 Things He'll Never Eat: Durian, Insects, Rodents

New Baseball in a Glove in the Infield

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If He Wasn't a Chef: His Dream Job Would Be a Professional Baseball Player

New Baseball in a Glove in the Infield

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Favorite City for Food: Tokyo

Homemade Kettle Corn Popcorn in a Bag

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Go-To Late-Night Snack: Popcorn with Sea Salt and Popped in Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Homemade Kettle Corn Popcorn in a Bag

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Last Supper: His Mother’s Sausage and Peppers

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Favorite Person to Cook With: His Daughter

Chopped: After Hours chef Scott Conant gives the cameras a "celebrity slate", as seen on Food Network's Chopped: After Hours.

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