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Scott Lynch

Scott Lynch is a freelance food writer, photojournalist, and preschool receptionist. He loves New York City.

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$20 Dinner: Olly Olly Brings Some Nice Oddball Vibes To NYC’s Resurgent Food Hall Scene

The suddenly high-stakes world of NYC dining finds a counterpoint at the once-lowly food hall.

November 17, 2022

$20 Dinner: NYC’s Best New Burger Is in Chinatown

Everything at Burger By Day is made-to-order, and it's all very good.

November 9, 2022

$20 Dinner: Gorgeous Fiery Stews at Flushing’s Fish With You

Flushing is your only destination outside of China for these hearty bowls.

October 19, 2022

$20 Dinner: Sacred Sandwich Space Eisenberg’s Reborn as S&P

Lunch Edition! A Flatiron favorite since 1928 emerges from its pandemic shuttering thanks to the Court Street Grocers guys

October 11, 2022

$20 Dinner: New “Urban Hawker” Market Brings The Flavors Of Singapore To Midtown

There are dozens of great $20 Dinner options at the sprawling new food hall. Here are five early favorites.

October 6, 2022

$20 Dinner: Filipino Favorite Dollar Hits Brings the Skewer Party to Woodside

Bangers galore await you at this offally good new LA import in Queens.

September 28, 2022

$20 Dinner: Dave’s Hot Chicken Hits Midtown With Some Seriously Good Bird

The Drake-adjacent West Coast chain opened its first East Coast restaurant in Midtown last month.

September 21, 2022

$20 Dinner: Terrific Tacos, Tortas, and Gringas at Bushwick’s Plaza Ortega

This wonderful back-of-a-bodega spot has lots of seating, inside and outside.

September 13, 2022