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That the gorgeous Italian export Giada De Laurentiis knows her way around a plate of pasta is not exactly news. But what the star of Giada At Home told an adoring crowd at last weekend's New York Wine & Food Festival may surprise you. Is she ready to have more children? Visit our friends at YumSugar to find out, in 5 Things You May Not Know About Giada De Laurentis.

Photo: Sarah LeTrent

Friday night's Blue Moon Burger Bash hosted by Food Network star-turned-one woman empire, Rachael Ray, heated the festival up. Where there weren't burgers, the Food Network and food world entourage filled in.

A brief roll call included: the aforementioned Rachael Ray, Tyler Florence, Bobby Flay, Guy Fieri, Ann Burrell, Art Smith, Jacques Torres, Rocco DiSpirito, Martha Stewart, Duff Goldman, Katie Lee (last year's Burger Bash champion), Ellie Krieger, Giada De Laurentiis...

New York's top eateries, including Minetta Tavern, Shake Shack, The Spotted Pig and Wollensky's, fired up their grills so they could claim the judges' favorite and the People's Choice Award. Check out our festival photos and more after the jump!