SONA

"A modern Indian restaurant, Sona is sleeker than it is formal, and tackles everything from Kolkata biryani to Goan fish curry. The menu occasionally leans in a fusiony direction (exhibit A: chicken tikka pizza), with standouts that include dal makhani, crispy rock shrimp koliwada, and a dosa filled with melted gruyere. Stop by the next time you want to feel slightly glamorous in a room with silk lamps and gold accents, and be sure to try one of the fancy gin and tonics." - bryan kim, hannah albertine