Padma Lakshi: "Begona, I think you probably had the most beautiful plate. You gave us such intense flavor." 

Gail Simmons: "The pumpkin, the cheese, the mushrooms, the smokiness. The more I ate, the more I loved every bite. Thank you. 

Tom Colicchio: "Have you done this dish before? "

Chef Begona: "Yeah. Well, I did with another kind of vegetables."

Tom Colicchio: "Ate together really well. I thought it was a great way to start this competition."