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Whose side are you on?

Readers sound off on popular new North, South Side neighborhood spots

RedEye

No one knows a neighborhood like a local, so when we went looking for the hottest neighborhood spots to open this year on both sides of the city, we looked to Metromix readers first.

Don't see your favorite North or South Side spot here? Get the buzz on lots more neighborhood spots--new and old--on metromix.com.

NEW SOUTH SIDE READER FAVORITES

Park 52

5201 S. Harper Ct.
773-241-5200

This new American bistro from Jerry Kleiner (Carnivale, Red Light, Room 21) raised the bar for dining in Hyde Park when it arrived on the scene in early April.

Recent reviews: "Service was great; food even better. If you are near Hyde Park you must check this place out." -- Mr. Jacques

"Delicious, definitely original, one-of-a-kind cuisine ... Definitely a new neighborhood hotspot!" -- lilshorty910

Chicago's Home of Chicken and Waffles
3947 S. King Drive.
773-536-3300

This spot created big buzz in Bronzeville with its March opening. As the name indicates, chicken and waffles are the specialty, but other soul food faves make the menu too.

Recent reviews: "The food was very good, but the service needs improvement." -- Kenu

"No complaints when it comes to the food, because it was delicious! Space could be a whole lot bigger the wait was about 35 minutes, but worth it." -- IKD

Reggie's Music Joint
2105 S. State St.
312-949-0120

This Near South Side spot hasn't stopped rockin' since it opened late last summer. Expect serious tunes and above-average grub.

Recent reviews: "totally blown away ... From the super cool waiter who answered all of our questions, to the two free rock bands that played on while we noshed to the best chicken wings I have ever tasted in my 27 years." -- tmv80