Albi is chef/owner Michael Rafidi’s first solo restaurant.
Chef Rafidi takes inspiration from his family’s Palestinian roots, bringing to the table an experience that melds the ancient tradition of the region’s coal-fired cuisine with local, seasonal ingredients and a refined culinary acumen, recognized as Best New Restaurant by Esquire + Robb Report Magazines in 2020.
YELLOW, a cafe from Chef Michael Rafidi, offers a taste of the Levant with a menu of baked goods, mezze, wood-fired pita sandwiches, specialty drinks. A highlight of the experience are sweet and savory pastries which blend French technique and Middle Eastern flavors. The coffee program is curated by Coffee Director Ayat Elhag & sourced by counter culture. All items are available for carryout from the YELLOW cafe space located inside Albi, Rafidi's Levantine restaurant in the Navy Yard.
