Food & Wine Magazine announced late last month that it would be inviting the public to vote in its first-ever America’s Favorite Food Cities survey. The Magic City is competing against 39 other worthy contenders and the winners will be unveiled in the publication’s September 2014 issue. If you think Birmingham, AL has the “most family-friendly,” “most pompous foodies” or “best-looking bartenders,” you need to head over to the magazine’s website and cast your vote.

We have until April 30 to cast our votes, but why wait? It’s only 25 questions and they let you re-take it if you’re not happy with your answers (or if you want to get in one more virtual ballot). One thing to consider though, as eloquently pointed out on the website for Louisville’s edition of Food and Dining magazine earlier this month, participants realize it’s not just another popularity contest but a chance to respond honestly about the cities from which the magazine’s editors want us to pick.