Sonal Shah

New Delhi, New York

Senior Editor at The Infatuation

Editor @infatuation NYC | Wrangled words and people @viceindia @TheCaravanIndia @TimeOutDelhi @travelleisure @ngtindia.

Articles

Mangetsu Sushi - Review - Upper West Side - New York - The Infatuation

2 weeks ago | theinfatuation.com | Sonal Shah

Just one block from a sunny bench on the Great Hill, Mangetsu Sushi is the answer to all your (upper) Upper West Side sushi roll-and-stroll needs. The restaurant has affordable, good-quality basic rolls, as well as more creative combinations, and they also offer 20% off at lunch on weekdays if you're planning to sneak away from the desk for some sun. But eating in is a good option too, with window seating that looks out onto pretty residential buildings.
The Spots Of The Summer, NYC Edition - New York - The Infatuation

2 weeks ago | theinfatuation.com | Molly Fitzpatrick |Willa Moore |Will Hartman |Sonal Shah

If, on a nice summer Saturday, you’re wondering where all the Citi Bikes have gone, they’re probably just clogging up the stations in Red Hook. At the center of the action is Strong Rope Brewery, where people sip flights of beer on a waterfront patio in the presence of Lady Liberty. There’s usually a food truck or two parked out front, but you can also bring your own snacks.
After an exceptional omakase, Sushi Sho lets you take the reins - Review - New York - The Infatuation

1 month ago | theinfatuation.com | Sonal Shah

For anyone with a deep love of sushi and pockets to match, Sushi Sho near Bryant Park is a must-visit, right up there with Yoshino. If you aren’t in a position to spend $450 or likely double that on a meal, feel free to stop reading right now. Or press on for a little fish dreaming, which is how we’ll always remember a meal here.
Where To Go When You Can’t Get Into Rao’s

1 month ago | theinfatuation.com | Sonal Shah |Willa Moore |Hannah Albertine

If you ask anyone at Rao’s where you should eat, they will undoubtedly direct you to Patsy’s. Another cash-only relic of East Harlem’s Italian past, the 1933 thin-crust, coal oven pizzeria is our top dinner choice for when Rao’s does not offer you dinner. Patsy’s is also refreshingly low-key, with casual dates and a couple of pizza pilgrims dining under Frank Sinatra's portrait's watchful gaze.
Lucky Rabbit Noodles

1 month ago | theinfatuation.com | Sonal Shah

Unlike a lot of the Pinterest-appropriate restaurants around Dumbo, this convenient little noodle bar is refreshingly DIY, right down to the shower curtain sectioning off a supply area under an overhanging staircase, and the occasional conversation-disrupting clatter of a B Train. Lucky Rabbit might not be much more than some narrow counter seating and an open kitchen with big vats on the other side, but it's got something special going on.
Has This Child Experienced Physical Abuse? A Systematic Review

1 month ago | jamanetwork.com | Sonal Shah

The Rational Clinical Examination Has This Child Experienced Physical Abuse?The Rational Clinical Examination Systematic Review US Preventive Services Task Force USPSTF Recommendation: Primary Care Interventions to Prevent Child Maltreatment US Preventive Services Task Force; Michael J. Barry, MD; Wanda K. Nicholson, MD, MPH, MBA; Michael Silverstein, MD, MPH; David Chelmow, MD; Tumaini Rucker Coker, MD, MBA; Esa M.
Atla's Conchas - Review - East Harlem - New York - The Infatuation

1 month ago | theinfatuation.com | Sonal Shah

Atla’s specializes in conchas, but these aren’t the bright pink sugary shells you’ll see in most Mexican bakeries around town. Instead, the conchas at this small, two-person operation, opposite a big car wash in East Harlem, are delicate, mid-size pan dulce, with muted pastel crusts and soft, almost-fluffy interiors. There’s always a special flavor—raspberry, white chocolate sesame—often with proceeds going towards a cause the bakers are supporting.
Use your indoor voice at Burp Castle—or else - Review - New York - The Infatuation

2 months ago | theinfatuation.com | Sonal Shah

Belch too loudly at Burp Castle and you'll probably get shushed by the bartender. Open since 1992, this monastery-themed drinking hole in the East Village is (most of the time) the quietest bar in New York. Staff don’t exclusively wear robes anymore, and the music occasionally diverges from Gregorian chants, but the shushing is still vigorous—even if you’re talking in polite conversational tones in the tiny, caged-in sidewalk counter outside.
Two Generations, Two Realities: A Mother’s thinking not worry

2 months ago | medium.com | Sonal Shah

Sonal Shah·Follow3 min read·--Two Generations, Two Realities: A Mother’s thinking not worryThis is own image captured by meI often find myself lost in thought, comparing the childhood I had with the one my children are living today. I was raised in a middle-class family — not rich in money, but overflowing with love, laughter, and togetherness. We didn’t have amazing vacations — like going outside of home or state for trip or the latest gadgets, but we had freedom.
The Hidden Cost of Being a Remote Content Writer

Mar 4, 2025 | medium.com | Sonal Shah

Sonal Shah·Follow3 min read·--The Hidden cost of being a remote Content writerAs remote writers, we face a common issue that needs more attention: companies expect professional results but don’t want to pay for professional tools. You’ve been there. A client or employer asks for:SEO-optimized contentError-free writingData-backed articlesKeyword researchTrend analysisBut when you ask about access to the tools needed for this work?