Sonal Shah
Senior Editor, NYC
As a journalist and editor for nearly two decades, Sonal’s done a little bit of everything—from writing restaurant reviews to launching newsrooms, to running a food pop-up. She grew up in Maryland, and lived in New Delhi for many years, working at publications like Time Out, VICE and The Caravan, before moving back to the US and joining the Infatuation as NYC Editor. She's obsessed with all things New York, but will still take a kebab over a hot dog any day.
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The NYC Chocolate Chip Cookie Power Ranking
We tried the city’s most popular chocolate chip cookies. The winners might surprise you.
The Best Things We Ate In July 2025
The most memorable dishes of July, at NYC restaurants old and new.
Girasole Trattoria
From the owners of nearby Cafe D’Anvers, Girasole is an Italian restaurant in East Harlem.
A Guide To Astoria's Pick-Your-Own-Seafood Restaurants
Three shrimp, four sardines, and a pound of fried calamari anyone?
The Best NYC Restaurants For A Birthday Dinner
Have a fun night out and eat good food while your friends say nice things about you.
11 Tableside Preparations, Ranked From Most Impressive To Least Necessary
For dinner and a show, all at the same time.
The Best Pancakes In NYC
When you want to start your day with carbs doused in maple syrup, head to one of these spots.
The Best Bakeries in NYC
From freshly baked sourdough to perfect patisserie, these are the best bakeries in NYC.
The Best Things We Ate In June 2025
The most memorable dishes of June, at NYC restaurants old and new.
Cuerno
Cuerno is a Mexican steakhouse near Rockefeller Center that’s great for visitors and folks who commute to Midtown in suits.
The Best Indian Restaurants In NYC
Here’s where to go for the city's best biryanis, dosas, and garam masala-infused crabs.
Chatti
Inspired by the toddy shops of Kerala, Chatti is a great Midtown option for a snacky, drink-heavy dinner.
Lungi
Get a great dosa or hoppers at this South Asian/Sri Lankan restaurant with notable lunch and brunch deals.
The Best Restaurants In Harlem
A few soul food institutions, a Middle Eastern spot with Wednesday night karaoke, and the rest of our favorite places to eat in Harlem.
The Best Restaurants In The West Village
All the spots you’ll want to know about the next time you wind up in this neighborhood full of brownstones and celebrities walking their dogs.
Sailor's Choice
Sailor's Choice is a bar and seafood restaurant in Hudson Yards, centered around a boat.
The Best Vietnamese Restaurants In NYC
Whether you need a soup, a sandwich, or 14-hour smoked brisket, these are our favorite places to eat Vietnamese food in the city.
