Parachute HiFi
Korean restaurant · Avondale ·
Korean listening bar with creative cocktails and burgers
Korean listening bar with creative cocktails and burgers
"At the event, they’re contributing kimchi-potato-cheese dumplings in collaboration with Anelya chef Beverly Kim." - Jeffy Mai
"In Chicago, chef Beverly Kim at Parachute HiFi riffs on cross-cultural pasta ideas with a tteokbokki pad Thai that casts Korean rice cakes in the role of noodles." - Bettina Makalintal
"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
"For a solo experience that will likely lead to finding a new favorite song, head to Parachute Hi-Fi. This basement-esque Avondale listening bar is a great scene, with vinyl always crackling through the speakers. The menu is Korean with twists, so you'll find stuff like tteokbokki pad thai and drinks like the bingsu cocktail. And even though the walk-in-only place is often busy, the bar is especially laid-back with bartenders who are friendly, and never pushy. But if you do want to geek out with a stranger about the Korean oldies currently playing, Parachute Hi-Fi is a great place for that, too." - adrian kane, john ringor, veda kilaru, nick allen
"Parachute is offering a $50 family-style meal for two to-go, or for delivery. The menu changes daily, but expect dishes like bing bread, kimchi-guk, steamed rice, and a dessert of the day." - adrian kane