Boston vs. Chicago: In the Stanley Cup of food, who would win?

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Beantown Tacos from Beantown Taqueria in CambridgeEssdras M Suarez/Globe Staff


The Boston Bruins and Chicago Blackhawks may be keeping their Stanley Cup tango to the rink, but we’re calling in our tastebuds for an epic battle of the eats between our fair city and theirs. Should Chi-town and the Bean put up their best contenders for regional culinary classics on the chopping block, who would come out a winner?


For starters, ethnic food. Chicago is often praised for its vibrant Mexican dining scene. They also boast stellar Indian eats on Devon Avenue as well as enough Polish hot spots to get a pierogi fix that Boston can’t even begin to compete with.


But we’re trying. We can make a mean taco. And we have enough superior Italian and Irish establishments to call it a fair fight.


It’s on, Chicago. It’s on.