![]() Rice (Basmati Rice, Water, Corn Oil, Butter, Salt, Food Coloring ), Zereshk (Chicken, Marinade ), Saffron, Tomato Paste, Lemon Juice (Water, Lemon Juice Concentrate, 1/40 of 1% Sodium Benzoate and 1/40 of 1% Sodium Bisulfate ), Salt, Garlic Powder, Black Pepper, Turmeric]), White Rice (Basmati Rice, Water, Corn Oil, Butter, Salt), Topping (Barberries, Sugar, Orange Peel, Butter, Water, Food Coloring ), Saffron, Lemon Juice (Water, Lemon Juice Concentrate, 1/40 of 1% Sodium Benzoate and 1/40 of 1% Sodium Bisulfate ). 40 and Propylparaben ), Saffron, Black Pepper, Dried Mint. Lamb, Onions, Corn Oil, Plain Yogurt (Grade A Pasteurized Whole Milk, Live Active Cultures ), Salt, Garlic Powder, Lemon Juice (Water, Lemon Juice Concentrate, 1/40 of 1% Sodium Benzoate and 1/40 of 1% Sodium Bisulfate ), Butter (Cream, Natural Flavorings), Water, Food Coloring (Water, Propylene Glycol, FD&C Yellow No. 40 and Propylparaben ), Butter (Cream, Natural Flavorings), Water, Saffron, Lemon. Contains:Ĭhicken Breast, Onions, Corn Oil, Garlic Powder, Lemon Juice (Water, Lemon Juice Concentrate, 1/40 of 1% Sodium Benzoate and 1/40 of 1% Sodium Bisulfate ), Black Pepper, Salt, Food Coloring (Water, Propylene Glycol, FD&C Yellow No. CONTAINS:īeef, Corn Oil, Onions, Plain Yogurt (Grade A Pasteurized Whole Milk, Live Active Cultures ), Salt, Black Pepper, Lemon Juice (Water, Lemon Juice Concentrate, 1/40 of 1% Sodium Benzoate and 1/40 of 1% Sodium Bisulfate ), Butter (Cream, Natural Flavorings), Water, Food Coloring (Water, Propylene Glycol, FD&C Yellow No. He also staged at Chef René Redzepi’s internationally acclaimed Noma in Copenhagen, Denmark, an experience that fostered his appreciation for foraging and other culinary techniques from around the world.Rice (Basmati Rice, Water, Corn Oil, Butter, Salt, Food Coloring ), Veggie Kabob (Italian Dressing, Water, Food Coloring, Saffron, Veggie Flakes, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Salt, Black Pepper, Eggplant, Mushrooms, Green Bell Peppers, Red Bell Peppers, Yellow Squash, Zucchini, Onions), Moby’s Salad (Romaine Lettuce, Iceberg Lettuce, Tomatoes, Onions, Pepperoncini Peppers, Cucumber, Feta Cheese, Red Cabbage, Kalamata Olives ). Having grown up in Maryland, Rafidi spent time at other respected East Coast restaurants, including Blue Duck Tavern in D.C. In this role, he supported the culinary management of the group’s multinational properties and was pivotal in opening eight of those concepts. In May 2022, Albi was awarded a coveted Michelin Star.īefore making his mark on D.C.’s restaurant industry, Rafidi spent six years working alongside Michael Mina as Executive Chef of the lauded French restaurant RN74 in San Francisco, and as the Mina Group’s Corporate Chef. ![]() ![]() In February 2022, Rafidi was named a James Beard Semifinalist for Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic, and a finalist in the same category in 2023. He was a 2018 finalist for Rising Star Chef and a 2022 finalist for Chef of the Year in the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington’s RAMMY Awards. Rafidi was recognized as Eater DC’s Chef of the Year in 2017. ![]() Inspired by his family’s roots in the Levant and grandparents' home cooking, Rafidi spent many years in some of the country’s finest kitchens before he opened Albi in early 2020. The menus reflect a creative update to traditional Arabic cuisine, with modern techniques utilizing the best the Mid-Atlantic has to offer. Michael Rafidi is the chef and owner of the Michelin-starred Albi, located in Washington, D.C.’s Navy Yard neighborhood.
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