This com­par­a­tive analy­sis of the 50 largest Amer­i­can cities is a trea­sure trove of infor­ma­tion and clever analysis—one which could be the spring­board for a thou­sand future conversations.

One of my favorite met­rics is the ratio of eth­nic restau­rants to fast food restau­rants. Boston ranks well at #3. Cincin­nati is at the bot­tom of the list (#50).