I like to eat...in Boston.

Recently, I have had a few people ask me about traveling to Boston. What to do, where to go, what to eat, that sort of touristy mish mash. So today, I have decided to start a "Best of Boston" schtick. And since Tim and I are such major foodies, I am going to start with the Best of Boston: Food Edition. So next time you guys are in Boston, eat your heart out!

Best Deli: Michaels Deli, Brookline

This place can seat about 15 people, of the hundreds that flood through its doors every lunch. They PACK the meat between two slices of the freshest bread you will ever taste. And a chicken mango salad sandwich to die for.

Best Pizza (TIE): NYP and Upper Crust, Downtown

Pizza that does not exist in the midwest. Doughy, thin crust, tomato chunky sauce with not much spice. Something worth traveling for.

Best Cupcakes: Party Favors, Brookline

Seriously, everyone that has eaten a Party Favors cupcake, has never forgotten it. Not too sweet cupcake, with two inches of perfect creamy frosting in bright colors and ridiculously talented creations topping the sugar wonder.

Best Italian: Mother Anna's, North End

My first experience of gnocchi. And no experience since has lived up to this Italian yummy-ness. Also, the sangria is the perfect mix of fruitness and drunkeness.

Best Mexican: Sunset Cantina, near BU

Not only do they have what seems like millions of tequillas. Not only can you have the largest margarita ever. They have the largest piece of cake I have seen. Chocolate, coffee, vanilla, ice cream and cake mixture. Huge! Plus red bean rice (who knew that something so bland could be so yummy?) and also, a blackened chicken quesadilla that I still long for.

Best Breakfast Brunch: Fire + Ice, Downtown

Sunday mornings only. Ginormous grill. Add what you want to your own pancakes, french toast, omelets, or hash browns. MIne was a plate sized pancake that had bananas, rasberries, strawberries, blueberries, and chocolate chips. Oh yes, be jealous. And go there for breakfast!

Best Hot Dog (TIE): Spike's Junkyard Dogs or Cheers, Downtown

Both places have killer dogs. Spike's has huge buns four times the size of the dog, and great cheese fries. Cheers is more atmosphere, but the Fenway special is a must get.

Best Barbecue: Village Smokehouse, Brookline

I would walk on glass for this pulled pork sandwich. Cooked all day in a homemade BBQ. No wait. The mashed potatoes are creamy and soft and fluffy. This is a smokehouse that ranks up with Kansas City barbecue, if not better.

Best Grocery Deli: Johnny's, Brookline

So technically its a grocery store, but their deli counter will make sandwiches to order. The bread is unique and squishy, while the "sub sauce" belongs on every sandwich I ever consume. Great quality of turkey too.

Best Bakery: Mike's Pastries, North End

I dont think this place is ever not packed to the doors, but service is super fast, and they have the selection beyond all selections. From lobster tails (a creme puff thing), strawberry shortcake, tons of cheesecakes, at least 50 kinds of cookies, ice creams, marzipans, pies, cakes, and the only cannolis I have ever liked. Worth fighting the crowds.

Best Bar Food: Whiskey's, Downtown

If people need to quench their thirst, but still need to eat, Whiskeys has great barbecue and burgers. Best coleslaw in town too.

Best Seafood: Barking Crab, Near the Harbor

Lobster rolls = heaven. If you can't make it to Cape Cod, this place is like bringing the Cape to the city. Rocks on the tables to crack the shells, served in buckets with plastic utensils, but somehow still classy and delicious.

Best Thai: Chili Duck, Downtown

Rad Na noodles with chicken. And Thai Iced tea. Perfectly spiced, perfect combination of vegetables, amazing noodles. The dish I miss the most. And the tea has coconut milk mixed into it. It looks carrot orange, but it sweet and refreshing.

And somehow, I didn't gain 400 pounds while living there. How, I have NO idea. :)