Jill lays an egg

In honor of eggs large and small, a dozen things about tonight’s episode of "Top Chef":

Radhika: Chicago, represent! The hot dog-kebab mashup is a hit. Even better, it’s immunity.

The egg aisle at Whole Foods: What is this? A whole aisle dedicated to eggs? Why do we not have one of these in Chicago?

Carla: This woman could spontaneously combust at any moment. Until that moment, we’re loving every minute of her.

"Top Chef" rejects: Haters. Probably well-qualified haters, but haters all.

Leah: Padma thinks your presentation is very '80s. Like Hypercolor T-shirts, Intellivision and "Footloose." Is that such a bad thing?

Eugene: Hey, we love meatloaf too! Have you heard of this place yet?

Radhika, redux: Work that immunity! Life gives you precious few chances to serve a dismal avocado mousse to Gail Simmons.

"Sweaty cheddar cheese": Bad visual. Thanks Donatella.

Fabio: Good job defending your winning dish. Even better because you didn’t have to.

Jamie: Ever had the corn chowder at Craftsteak? Tom knows corn soup. Be proud.

Jill: "Lamest defense of any food we have had in five seasons of this show." Ouch.

Ariane: How do you pronounce your name? No one seems to know. Oh well, you’re not going to be around much longer anyway.

-- M. Kathleen Pratt