It's the best time of year to be in New York! No, I'm not speaking about the weather (although that's seriously nice, too); I'm referring to the New York City Wine and Food Festival, the long weekend in October each year when food fanatics convene in the big city to watch Food Network talent like Bobby Flay and Alton Brown dish on everything from celebrity cooking gossip to their favorite kitchen techniques.

Claire Robinson's Tacos	Surprising Giada Facts	Alton Brown Gets Funny
Behind the Burger Bash	Top Grand Tasting Picks	Tyler's Ultimate Dinner

For real-time updates, be sure to follow us on Twitter — it'll be just like you're right there. To get you pumped for the return of New York's favorite food event, check out some of our top moments from years past.