Sonal Shah
NYC Senior Editor
Sonal is Senior Editor at The Infatuation NYC. She fell in love with New York as a child, probably because her parents played “The Boxer” while driving over the GWB on road trips from Maryland. She had a two-year fling with the city in the late-2000s, which turned into long distance while Sonal built a career in India: editing for publications like VICE, Time Out, and The Caravan; writing; and eating a lot of chaat and kababs. Eventually Sonal and New York were reunited, and the romance continues—though they mostly just talk about what they’ve eaten today and what they plan to eat tomorrow.
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Page 2Villa Mosconi
This Northern Italian restaurant has been around since 1976, and it's pleasantly impervious to change.
The Best Restaurants In East Harlem
Where to get great pernil, the perfect plain pizza, vegan chicharrones, and more in El Barrio.
Mah-Ze-Dahr
This West Village bakery is a pleasant, sunny spot for a coffee and some elegant baked goods.
14 Restaurants To Make You Fall In Love With New York Again
Sometimes, NYC sucks. But these restaurants remind you why you’re glad you ended up here anyway.
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.
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.
Where To Eat Before A Show At The Apollo
The best restaurants within walking distance of Harlem’s most famous theater.
Maison Harlem
With a fairy-lit dining room and a cozy bar, this French-American restaurant is a charming neighborhood spot for a catch-up or a date.
Sottocasa Harlem
On the ground floor of a Harlem brownstone, this cheerful pizzeria serves Neapolitan pies and bottles of Italian wine for under $50.
Amor y Amargo
Amor y Amargo is an exceptional East Village cocktail bar that focuses on drinks made with bitters.
Maloya
With a great list of rhum agricole, this Bushwick restaurant is an introduction to the créole cooking of Réunion, and a good choice for a low-key date.
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.
Mombar
Unwind with a bottle of something you brought with you, while your host makes you an Egyptian-ish dinner at this cozy restaurant on Steinway Street.
The Casual Italian Restaurant Guide
From an Arthur Avenue classic to a tiny takeout spot in Windsor Terrace, these are the reliable neighborhood Italian restaurants for any weeknight.
Pastitalia
This little Italian cafe in Harlem has great espresso, fresh pastas and sauces, and a hidden back patio for summer aperitivo.
The Best Restaurants In Midtown
Where to eat when you find yourself in the land of office buildings and Broadway shows.
The Best Ramen In NYC
Where to go when you want something better than a block of dried noodles and a powder-filled foil packet.
Justine's On Hudson
This West Village wine bar has old world bottles, seasonal food with Filipino flourishes, and plenty of polish without the stiffness.