2008 NYC Wine & Food Festival: Kick-off party

Cathy (left) | Corpus Christi, Texas

Cathy brought her hubby all the way from the Lone Star State to get a glimpse of Bobby Flay and other Food Network celebs. "It was a 56th birthday present to my husband," she said. "He loves Bobby Flay." So, is Texas-style barbecue the best? "Definitely," Cathy added. "On a smoker, on a real pit. And you have to make the sauce from scratch. My husband and I also make our own sweet pickles." The couple were among the many elbowing their way over to Bobby Flay for a camera-phone shot.