Parachute was a restaurant in the Avondale neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois, operated by chefs Beverly Kim and Johnny Clark. The restaurant served Korean cuisine (previously Korean American, or fusion). It received a Michelin star in the 2016 edition of the Chicago guide. Kim and Clark received the James Beard Foundation Award for Best Chef: Great Lakes in 2019.

History Kim and Clark opened Parachute in May 2014. The restaurant closed its dining room in March 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic and later offered takeout before closing altogether for renovations. It reopened its dining room on May 24, 2022.

Closure and rebranding The restaurant closed in March 2024 for a new concept at its Elston Avenue location. The space reopened as Parachute HiFi, a listening bar and restaurant, in September 2024.

See also

List of defunct restaurants of the United States List of Korean restaurants List of Michelin-starred restaurants in Chicago

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