The cost of lunch is rising. Maybe you’re in Manhattan trying to keep it simple and clean with a chicken salad. You’re probably paying $20 after tax and tip. Even a bodega sandwich is $7.

Lunch Magazine is that gratis half-sour pickle that comes with your reuben. The packet of deep-fried noodles with your pint of hot and sour soup. The parm-crusted croutons with your salad.

Every Thursday at noon, we deliver — at no cost (have you seen what Uber Eats charges these days?) — a fresh issue of Lunch to your inbox. We know you might only have a few minutes before you clock back in (proverbially or not, for all you WFH-ers); our newsletter will never exceed 500 words.

Memories of perfect meals, restaurant reviews, cooking ideas — reflections on eating.

Best read on your phone with a sandwich in your other hand.

Thanks from your editing team,

Bacon, Lettuce, & Tomato