{"id":26376,"date":"2014-01-06T16:27:05","date_gmt":"2014-01-06T21:27:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/harlemcondolife.com\/?p=26376"},"modified":"2014-01-07T02:48:09","modified_gmt":"2014-01-07T07:48:09","slug":"park-112-harlem-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/harlemcondolife.com\/?p=26376","title":{"rendered":"The Park 112 in Harlem (Review)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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We recently visited The Park 112 for dinner on a Wednesday night in December. \u00a0The Park is conveniently located on Frederick Douglass Boulevard and 112th Street (Harlem Restaurant Row<\/span><\/a><\/span>) sandwiched in-beween 67 Orange and the 5 and Diamond Restaurants. \u00a0Great atmosphere. \u00a0Its large open multi optional space provides many different seating options. \u00a0The attractive long raised center communal table sets the mood for potential large get togethers or a table for two sitting across from one another. \u00a0There are two additional raised tables separate from the communal table near the back. \u00a0Along the south wall comfortable leather banquettes\u00a0run the full length of the place with 2 and 4 top seating. \u00a0The opposite (north) wall is a long attractive bar scene that was festive and full of life when we arrived. \u00a0We will definitely be back for drinks in the near future.<\/p>\n

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We arrived early and there were only a few tables but by 9 pm the restaurant was comfortably full. \u00a0They have a great section in the way back that would be an ideal VIP area or place for a private party with high grand tufted leather banquettes (see photos of interior below).<\/p>\n

The speciality cocktails are delicious. \u00a0I recommend The Park 112 – sparkling wine, pavan orange blossom liqueur, crop meyer lemon vodka & pomegranate in a champagne flute glass. \u00a0Also The Frederick Douglass – bullet bourbon, chili passion fruit puree, rimmed with chili sugar. \u00a0WARNING it is hot! \u00a0I enjoyed the extra heat but another person in my group found it too hot. \u00a0They also have a Self-Serve Wine Machine. \u00a0A unique exploration of respectable wines through self-service enomatic machines. \u00a0This\u00a0allows the patron to enjoy tastes, half glasses and full pours of a continually rotating list of favorite vintages. \u00a0 Definitely a unique concept and cool addition for Harlem restaurant row.<\/p>\n

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We spoke extensively with owner Lewis Tucker and chef Kingsley John who were both enthusiastic and accommodating with information about the Park 112 finally opening. \u00a0Lewis Tucker who has lived in Harlem, Westchester and the Bronx for years, was the president of Sean Combs Enterprises and he ran Bad Boy Records. Tucker’s list of credentials are too long to list and include being a co-founder of Essential Sports. \u00a0No stranger to the scene, he explained he wanted to bring a downtown vibe uptown and literally picked this location and designed it with this purpose in mind. \u00a0In addition to the large interior space, there will be an outdoor private patio in the back once the nice weather rolls around in late Spring. \u00a0We saw the raw fenced in space and were surprised by how large it was. \u00a0This has the potential to be very trendy for the summer months ahead and unique to this area. \u00a0We have a lot of sidewalk seating now in the neighborhood for the summer months – Harlem Food Bar, Vinateria, Harlem Tavern, Harlem Shake, The Corner Social, Jado Sushi, etc., but no private outdoor patio options with the excepotion of Ricardos in East Harlem and one or two other spots.<\/p>\n

The menu is multifaceted. \u00a0Globally inspired small and large plates I would describe as American \/Global Fusion\/Caribbean with several options for every budget. \u00a0We ordered before we met chef Kingsley John\u00a0and after speaking with him we were all left wanting to come back to try recommendations that we hadn’t ordered. \u00a0Chef John,\u00a0a native of the West Indies, has worked in the kitchen under Marcus Samuelsson at Aquavit and is passionate about the small and large plates he has created. \u00a0I’m not a big soup fan \u00a0but was encouraged to try the carrot ginger soup. \u00a0It was so good. \u00a0We also enjoyed the duck lettuce wraps, lobster spring rolls, teriyaki lollipops and crispy prawns. \u00a0Next time I’d like to try the smoked sea scallops and fried oysters which looked tasty at the table next to ours. \u00a0The butterflied branzino with head on (large plate) was delicious! \u00a0Priced at $28 but worth the coin. \u00a0We also had the spiced crusted rack of lamb and the park 112 steak frittes rib eye. \u00a0The fries with the steak were decoratively sculptured side by side forming a sort of circular cup-like design.\u00a0\u00a0A+ for presentation. \u00a0There is something for everyone here on the menu. \u00a0After speaking with Kingsley, we discussed our next visit and how we’d like to focus exclusively on all the Caribbean dishes.<\/p>\n

Great desserts. \u00a0I could have one of their chocolate mousses (pictured below) every day. \u00a0We sampled several desserts together including the lava cake but I ultimatley stopped sharing the mousse and claimed it as mine. \u00a0I need it again soon. \u00a0They are now also open for Sunday Brunch. \u00a0Visit their menu for all small plates, large plates and brunch items. \u00a0Another great addition to the neighborhood. \u00a0Stop in and check out the Park 112 for yourself.<\/p>\n

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* Large space
\n* Good bar scene
\n*\u00a0American New\/Global Fusion\/Caribbean
\n* Downtown chic meets uptown vibe
\n* Private outdoor dining (Spring 2014)
\n* Great service
\n* Friendly atmosphere<\/p>\n

The Park 112<\/a>
\n2080 Frederick Douglass Blvd.
\nNew York, NY 10026
\n(646) 524-6610<\/p>\n

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