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Star Chefs

Restaurants recognized by the Michelin Guide and chefs or restaurants honored by the James Beard Foundation. Each award is linked to a public record; booking links go to regular restaurant reservation pages. Price bands use the Michelin Guide dollar-sign scale.

3 source-checked listingsLast source review November 5, 2026

Washington, D.C., United States

Albi

A wood-fired hearth anchors Chef Michael Rafidi’s Palestinian cooking, shaped by family roots and Mid-Atlantic ingredients.

  • Michelin Guide · 1 Star (2025)
  • James Beard Foundation · Outstanding Chef (2024) · Chef: Michael Rafidi
Chef
Michael Rafidi
City
Washington, D.C., United States
Price range
$$$$
Last Checked
November 5, 2026