Who are we?

Abundance Setting founders Beverly Kim and Johnny Clark are the wife-and-husband team behind two of Chicago’s most acclaimed restaurants. As chefs/owners of Parachute Hi-Fi and Anelya, Kim and Clark have garnered near-universal praise from the national press and the dining public. Their approach to Korean-American at Parachute Hi-Fi and the Ukrainian cuisine of Anelya have won the couple — among other accolades — a Michelin star, a James Beard Foundation Award for Best Chef: Great Lakes, and a spot on Bon Appetit’s national “Best New Restaurants” list. Kim is a Chicago-area native, the daughter of Korean immigrants, and was the recipient of the 2016 Jean Banchet Award for Rising Chef of the Year. Clark was born in Cincinnati, trained in some of New York City’s most acclaimed fine dining restaurants, and spent four months in South Korea apprenticing at Sandang, a revered temple of Korean gastronomy outside Seoul. The couple lives with their three sons in Chicago.  

Soul & Smoke Co-founder and Chef D’Andre Carter may have earned a  national reputation in fine dining, but his true obsession is BBQ. It all started at  his grandma’s house on the South Side of Chicago. As her sous chef, he  helped cook Sunday dinners for family and friends, learning that it’s not just the  flavors that make a meal memorable; it’s the people you share it with. 

After graduating from his grandma’s kitchen, Chef D’Andre continued his  education at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts. He worked his way up in  Chicago’s fine dining scene where he met partner and co-founder Heather.  Today, he’s best known for his gourmet approach to humble BBQ and  comforting dishes from his childhood in Chicago. 

As one of the founders, he ignites change by example. Chef D’Andre is an  active member of the WCK Chef Corps, The board of the Trotter Project, and a  member of The Illinois Restaurant Association Advisory Council. 

Heather has always been passionate about food and restaurant culture. After  earning a degree in nonfiction and creative writing, she attended culinary  school at Kendall College with aspirations of becoming a food writer. At the  same time, Heather interned at Moto, where she discovered a deep fulfillment  in creating unforgettable dining experiences—and met Soul & Smoke co founder D’Andre. 

Upon finishing school, she continued her culinary journey on the wine team at  Michelin-starred restaurant Tru. And in 2012, she joined forces with D’Andre to  offer pop up dinners and catering, and eventually to launch the Soul & Smoke  brand. 

Heather performs numerous roles, coordinating across the restaurant teams to  provide exceptional service and the best BBQ in Chicago. She has a hand in  operations, business development and partnerships, and is always looking for  opportunities to elevate the guest experience—while keeping things saucy  and soulful.