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Agree about Dominick still being in the competition. And maybe I missed it, but did Chris get a prize or anything for winning? Last week's winner got a Disney cruise!

What fun to see RW all the way back to KK's season. Also I loved finding out that Stephanie's season included Antonio Lofaso and Richard Blais and that Tom C. was replaced by Anthony Bourdain for an episode.

She also bought alcohol.

Tomorrow (4/9) is the last episode of the Inn renovation. A new series begins next week. If you're on Instagram, the Restoring 1900 account has photos from the Cordray's 10th recent wedding anniversary celebration.

The fourth season of Be My Guest starts April 21 with Jennifer Garner as the first guest.

The first episode was last week and episode two was last night.

I'm glad Nicolle Wallace is back. I can watch Alicia for four hours on weekends but I would be happy if they MSNBC execs decided to replace Katy Tur with Alicia.

No details but Nicolle said they were in the delivery room. I expect that she will be off quite awhile. I wonder if Alicia Menendez will be filling in for the rest of her time off.

During the first hour, Mimi Rocah, DA in Westchester County in NY, was on. She was replaced at the table by Mara Gay of the NYT. But the chyron still said Mimi R. Oops.

Profile of Kristen Kish from the NYTimes (gifted) How Does Kristen Kish Feel at the Top of "Top Chef"? It's Complicated

A historic inn and its restaurant, helmed by Lee Anne Wong from the early seasons of Top Chef, were lost in the Maui wildfires. She's been working with World Central Kitchen to feed those affected and is urging those who want to contribute to donate to Maui United Way. https://wapo.st/3Ow0lJe (article is gifted, I think)

Was she off more than one day last week? That was the day when everyone from 4 pm up to 10 pm was off. She has been doing her show remotely for awhile with only an exception or two (Biden interview day).

I watched the first episode today and it was fairly entertaining. Young tech entrepreneurs bought a bayside bungalow from a 90 year old who had lived there for 45 years. They wanted to remodel and update and rent it for now, with plans to move there later in life. Of course it was knotty pine everywhere and had significant mold/fungus damage to the supporting beams beneath the floor. Scott took a very small 5th bedroom for expansion of a primary suite and creation of a room to house all the equipment for the smart home technology, which was everywhere--voice activated doors, appliances, lights, etc. Debra also found a cool product to clad the existing fireplace stone without grout. The decor overall was nice and fairly gimmick free other than the smart home technology. Scott projects that they could rent it for $1000/night in an area where the average rental is $400/night.

As expected, former CNN host Ana Cabrera will take over the one hour spot following Morning Joe, starting Monday 4/10. https://deadline.com/2023/04/ana-cabrera-msnbc-cnn-1235318448/Ana

I'm OK with this format as along as the guests are interesting and can bring something culinary to the table. That said, my favorite episode by far was Nathan Lane's....he was hysterical. I have high expectations for the Stanley Tucci episode this season. His Italy show was very good.