Chicago’s Park 52 is haute! Park 52 is restaurateur Jerry Kleiner’s latest addition to a long list of cool restaurants that includes Red Light and Carnivale in the Windy City.
Park 52 has the Kleiner touch when it comes to décor; dramatic lighting, and hues of red throughout with a touch of soul. If you’re living the cosmopolitan life in Chicago, Park 52 is the spot for a fabulous meal and meeting place for cocktails and conversation.
Located just blocks away from the Obamas’ home, Park 52 is where the beautiful, sexy people move and shake in Hyde Park. The menu consists of an array of contemporary dishes like the barbecue glazed Atlantic salmon, roasted duck breast and shrimp and grits. E
ach selection is flavorful and cooked perfectly.
The open kitchen allows curious patrons to watch chef Alain Njike and his staff as they prepare each dish for the ultimate dining experie
nce. Special guests can also enjoy their meal at Njike’s “chef’s” table for a bird’s eye view into a world of culinary delight.Wine lovers will enjoy the vast selection from sparkling Champagnes to merlot and South Australian shiraz. Wine can be ordered by the glass or bottle.
Entrees range from $18 to $27. Although side dishes are served á la carte, portions are ample enough to share. But, be sure 
to save room for dessert, with summer approaching, you’ll love the key lime pie, bread pudding and peach cobbler.
The bar offers a place to relax and unwind after a long day turns into a late night. It’s the place to be and be seen, so just call or text your cohorts and have them meet you at the “Park.”
–marian anderson
Park 52 is located at 5201 South Harper Avenue just minutes from downtown Chicago on the city’s near South Side. To learn more, visit www.park52chicago.com/ or call (773) 241-5200.
Marian Anderson is a lifestyle and travel writer and creator of the Haute Travels Blog hautetravels.blogspot.com/.
