How does anybody on the West Coast ever avoid spoilers? I’m in Los Angeles, where the TV Critics Association’s summer press tour started today, and rushed back to the room at 9 p.m. Pacific time to watch the “Hell’s Kitchen” finale. But as soon as I logged onto my computer I got the news that our gal Christina had won. Not a surprise, but still, I’d rather have preserved the suspense a while longer, at least until they had their hands on the doorknobs. Nevertheless — yay, Christina! Food editor Judy Evans was at the finale party at Revival, and here’s her story if you haven’t read it. Judy’s Recipe Exchange blog also has the finale menu and a recipe.

And speaking of missing things — I was a minute or two late and didn’t see how Petrozza decided to choose Jen (yikes!) over Matt. Fill me in, please. It’s hell watching TV without a DVR — why didn’t I get a Slingbox when I had a chance?