The 19 Best Cocktail Bars In Chicago - Chicago - The Infatuation

"During Parachute’s 10-year lifespan, it has evolved from two different Korean restaurant concepts into its current form: a full-fledged vinyl listening bar. Now called Parachute HiFi, this basement-esque Avondale spot with Hank Williams staples and Korean oldies crackling through the speakers is a great hang, especially with their creative food-inspired cocktails. A prosciutto-washed gin drink deftly balances meaty and fruity flavors, while spoonfuls of the bingsu’s Fruity Pebbles and shaved makgeolli ice (yes, this cocktail is eaten) make for a perfect boozy dessert. It can get busy even on a Wednesday with couples and friends snacking on bordelaise-dipped burgers or rice cake pad thai, so tell your fellow audiophiles to meet you there early." - adrian kane, john ringor