If you flipped open the Washington Post food section today you saw this NY vs. DC cheap eats smackdown. Writer Tim Carman and our own Ed Levine attempted to compare the two cities based on their respective food offerings: pizza, burgers, breakfast, and more.

We decided to do what no city in its right mind should ever attempt: We decided to go toe to toe with Levine's beloved New York City. Could Washington's best eateries and dishes stand up to those found in the five boroughs? And if they did, would Levine even admit it? Could he be an impartial critic?

Both Ed and Tim will be answering questions in today's Washington Post chat, starting at noon EST. Join the chat!