Chloe
Location: Washington, DC
Visit Date: August 24, 2019“Chloe is a showcase of Chef Haidar Karoum’s personal culinary journey, including his Lebanese roots and extensive travel around Western Europe and Southeast Asia, all grounded in and linked by the seasonal bounties of the Mid-Atlantic. Chloe, named for Karoum’s eldest niece, as well as the ancient Greek goddess of agriculture, is open for dinner seven days a week with a weekend brunch service.”
Food
Cobia Crudo: Avocado | Thai chilies | Lime | Shallots | Black Rice
Chile Glazed Sablefish: Celery Root Puree | Sake-Soy Greens | Gochugan Emulsion
Roasted Cod: Papadam | Coconut | Fenugreek | Curry Leaf | Ginger Greens
Crispy Softshell Crab: Papaya Salad | Tamarind | Roasted Peanuts | Pepper-Lime Sauce
Crispy Softshell Crab: Papaya Salad | Tamarind | Roasted Peanuts | Pepper-Lime Sauce
MICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View
“After working at some of DC’s most popular and dynamic kitchens, Chef Haidar Karoum ventures out with his first solo project. Tucked into the trendy Navy Yard district, Chloe’s menu is eclectic and deeply personalized, seemingly built out to Haider’s unique resume. The shareable plates menu gathers ingredients from across the globe, presenting them in original—and consistently delicious—ways.
Kick things off with chilled cobia crudo, pooled in a savory fish sauce, with puffed black rice, crispy shallots and creamy avocado; or delicately fried cauliflower treated to a thick drizzle of tahini, shredded mint and toasted buttery pine nuts. Follow this up with roasted Icelandic cod, cleverly crusted with papadum and set afloat in a vibrant yellow curry.”
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