Knowing Johnny Z’s disdain for such cheesiness and given the fact that behind his meringue and tattoos he’s one of the top pastry chefs in the world, we can’t figure out where he’s coming from. But then maybe the urge to join Tom Colicchio as one of the sexiest men alive has put him, temporarily, into Jason Neroni mode. Forget about that stuff, Johnny! Stick to your puddings. That's where the true glory lies.

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