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Name a more iconic trio!

I NEVER put in what my day is for. I always write “personal”. We need ours to be approved too, but it feels weird to share what the day is for and then have my principal judge whether it’s worthy or not.

See you there!!

Thank god this fizzled. Their children would have had bird bones.

Controversial choice but my gut instinct was Taylor. That man pays attention to details!

Kudos for the cut beans ref…

Dirt belly, a condition which I frequently accuse my small dog of suffering from.

They’re up on Fridays! I don’t know the exact time bc we just watch Friday evening w pizza. Great way to start the weekend!

I agree but it feels like this cast had way more leaks/rumors/online speculation than previous series, so maybe that’s contributing to that feeling.

I think it’s a variety of factors. One is GBBO and other shows. The influence of “nice” reality TV is real. But I think Padma also gained more influence on the show as the seasons progressed. And with that came more diversity in the cast. If you’re promoting more women and POC in leadership roles in the kitchen, that toxic male bullshit won’t fly. AND, you have the Me Too movement in there somewhere as well. Yes, in the most extreme circumstances this movement spotlighted monsters like Harvey Weinstein. But there was also a lot of public conversations about men in positions of power and authority who were verbally abusive, manipulative, and generally inappropriate in the work place. I think those three factors have worked together to make Top Chef more friendly, but also more PROFESSIONAL. And for what it’s worth, I appreciate the tonal shift the show has undergone!

Hahaha. They were all on one tray and the whole thing went toppling.

My husband had SIX full beers spilled on him by a server—and we were comped/offered nothing. It was INSANE.

If we’re talking DeNiro tier guests, Martin Short or Steve Martin would be a goddamn delight.

Holy. Shit. This is the best post ever.

Yes! I think he’s really hung up on not having sex with her yet so the FWB issue is being blown way out of proportion. I can’t believe I’m watching a woman being sex shamed on a national platform in the year 2025!!

I can’t believe Andra made it on to the show (basically)! 😆

Agreed! Ben’s friend group really helped him out quite a bit! A diverse group of totally normal seeming folks!

There’s a taco truck in the Liquor Galaxy parking lot at Hampden and Yosemite. GREAT birria!

John Lithgow and Gillian Anderson are basically honorary British people at this point in their careers. Doesn’t bother me at all.

The wings at Mak Fam!!

My god. This is gorgeous!!!

I rank those two similarly, but I think it’s due to contestant chemistry, not Covid restrictions. Season 11 is peak taskmaster for me.

To quote W Kamau Bell and Hari Kondabolu: “Fuck Bill Maher!”

Tugboat! Hambone! Banjo!!

Everyday Oil in Mainstay! It’s Palo Santo, lavender, clary sage, and delightful!!