We're alive! Ashley rant-baits PTE in this week's The Scoop (2:08) with a story of Starbucks embracing influencers and "secret" menu options; and a New Zealand man manages to burn his house down while making steak (11:53). Next, PTE and Ashley discuss the finale of Top Chef season 18 (17:25) and how it has been overshadowed by controversy (27:13). The best meal moments of the week ends happily (42:26) with PTE and Ashley at happy hour together.