Put a Sox in it...or a Cheesecake?

Bostonist is pumped to have the Red Sox kick off their post-season against the Chicago White Sox today. In the battle of the distinctly colored socks, the two teams will start today at 4p.m., meaning Bostonist (and a few other Bostonians) will be sneaking out of work a bit early this afternoon to see how Clement and the boys do in the South Side. Bostonist hearts the city of Chicago as well as our relatives there, yet we always find it interesting to see local politicians choose not to put their money where their mouth is, but instead shove their faces full of food should their team take the series. Gov. Romney will be sending Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich some Union Oyster House clam chowder if the Red Sox lose; if the White Sox lose, Romney can expect slices from Connie's Pizza and some Eli's cheesecake. Even the mayors are getting involved with Menino offering Mayor Richard Daley a Legal Seafood dinner, Dunkin' coffee, hot dogs and some Sam Adams to wash it all down. But Daley has truly outdone Boston with its food, which should be expected since Chicago is one of the best cities in the nation to eat your way thru. If the Red Sox win, Menino will be chomping down on lots of goodies, including pizza, cheesecake, Tootsie rolls, Rainbow Cones, Vienna Beef, and Robinson's No. 1 Ribs to name a few. Let the games (and eating) begin.