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Ever heard of a restaurant’s power going out with patrons in it… and no one flinches?
That’s restaurant life. Episode 2 of Family Meal was filmed at Parachute HiFi, a Korean American listening bar and restaurant in the Avondale neighborhood in Chicago.
In this episode, the team shares what it’s like to rebuild, evolve, and stay grounded in the chaos of the restaurant industry. From the reality of working side-by-side with your partner to the push-and-pull of family, identity, and community, this conversation is about food and, most importantly, the people holding it all together.
Watch the full episode here.
Filming Location: Parachute HiFi in Chicago, Illinois
Featuring: Host Ari Bendersky, Chef/Owner Beverly Kim, Chef/Owner Johnny Clark, Lead Cook Natalia Barabaniuk, General Manager Rodrigo Lopez, Pastry Chef Jesse Lindstrom, Bartender J Rehm.
About Family Meal
Family Meal is a first-of-its-kind roundtable series featuring real restaurant professionals. You’ll hear chefs, GMs, sommeliers, waiters, BOH, FOH, and industry insiders have raw, unfiltered conversations about the business, culture, and passion that fuel the restaurant world. More than just another food show, Family Meal is a love letter to the restaurant industry. It celebrates its triumphs, unpacks challenges, and pulls back the curtain on the behind-the-scenes realities that few see. Hosted on location inside real restaurants, each episode captures the pulse of the kitchen and gives voice to the people who make unforgettable dining experiences possible.