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Chef and co-owner Jakob White brings his bold, Southern-inspired culinary vision to Cleome Table + Bar in downtown Glens Falls.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

By Anne Donnelly<\/p>\n

Cleome Table + Bar has quickly become a standout in Glens Falls\u2019 popular dining scene, marking the hometown return of chef and co-owner Jakob White.With culinary experience in Boston and the Virgin Islands, White brings a distinctive mix of skill and passion to an experience that resonates with locals and visitors alike.<\/p>\n

Since opening in April on South Street in Glens Falls, Cleome has become a popular spot for dinner, drinks and shared plates.<\/p>\n

The terrace offers a streetscape view of the Civil War Soldiers Monument and City Park\u2014delivering on White\u2019s vision of a space where \u201cpeople can come together over delicious food and then have a unified experience that they could talk about and share.\u201d<\/p>\n

White\u2019s culinary journey began during an uncertain time in his youth. Cooking, originally a hobby, became a calling thanks to the encouragement of friends and family. A pivotal moment came when his family asked him to cook Christmas Eve dinner.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt felt like a lot of pressure at the time,\u201d he said. But the positive response\u2014especially to his signature \u201ccreative touch\u201d\u2014solidified his belief that \u201cpeople may enjoy the things that I can create.\u201d Another early success was winning a category at the Bands and Beans chili cook-off in Lake George, prior to attending culinary school.<\/p>\n

<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/b>White enrolled in Boston University\u2019s culinary program in 2008 and trained with industry icons, including Jacques P\u00e9pin. He later opened Comedor, an American-Chilean small plates restaurant.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was a wonderful neighborhood restaurant, very much a reflection of who I am as a person and who I am as a chef,\u201d White said.<\/p>\n

He eventually sold Comedor during the pandemic and relocated to the Virgin Islands, where he launched a hospitality consulting business. Despite its success, he felt the pull to return home. \u201cThere\u2019s an amazing restaurant revolution happening in Glens Falls,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

White\u2019s mission with Cleome is to \u201cslow down and come together over food that I feel is special.\u201d He aimed to create an affordable, welcoming space that encourages guests to share dishes and experiences. He emphasizes the anthropological significance of gathering over food and views the restaurant as a place where those natural interactions can flourish.<\/p>\n

Currently open for dinner Wednesday through Saturday, 5 to 10 p.m., Cleome\u2019s menu centers around \u201ccreative twists on classic comfort food,\u201d with strong Southern roots. White points to their slow-cooked collard greens with ham hocks as an example of authenticity and respect for traditional recipes. A signature approach of adding unexpected elements keeps things fresh\u2014like a three-year-aged New York cheddar cheese ice cream that surprised and delighted early guests.<\/p>\n

White believes Glens Falls is ready for a bold culinary vision. \u201cIt\u2019s a great opportunity to offer a different option, something new,\u201d he said. \u201cIf I can get someone to try something they\u2019ve never had before, that\u2019s a win.\u201d He values emotional connection in food. His favorite compliment? \u201cThis reminds me of something my grandmother made.<\/p>\n

Cleome Table + Bar is open for dinner Wednesday\u2013Saturday, 5\u201310 p.m. To view menus, book a table or order online, visit cleomerestaurant.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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