A “Top Chef” fan named Steve was kind enough to send his poetic observations on every episode of “Top Chef” so far (excluding tonight's)—and you kinda have to hand it to him. Excellent work, Steve! I'll add one for “TC” 407 at the end.

‘Top Chef’ Episode 401

Salt: N-a-C-l

Use too much or too little,

Goodbye to Nimma

‘Top Chef’ Episode 402

Buhlini? Blini?

If you cannot say the word

You shouldn't cook it.

‘Top Chef’ Episode 403

Dissing the guest judge

Leads panel to extend its

Middle Hopfinger.

‘Top Chef’ Episode 404

Poor Manuel! Trusting

Jerk-off in a bad hat means

Full Metal Screw-up.

‘Top Chef’ Episode 405

Did you see Week 1?

Learn to season food, Zoi.

Jen's crying jag starts.

‘Top Chef’ Episode 406

Upscale for Da Bears?

Tailgating too hard for the

Metrosexual.

‘Top Chef’ Episode 407
(This one's a quickie from Ted)

Young Dale and Richard

Nailed it with beefy tofu

Crazy creative!

What’s on your mind?
E-mail Ted and he’ll answer you in his blog.