wd-50

Average User Rating

Perfect

About wd-50

wd~50 offers fine dining in a casual atmosphere on Manhattan�s Lower East Side. Chef Wylie Dufresne (formerly of 71 Clinton Fresh Food and Jean-Georges) and Pastry Chef Alex Stupak (formerly of Alinea, Chicago) serve modern American cuisine renwned for its flavor, sophistication, and innvation. The dining room, which seats 70, is a contemporary space designed by the chef�s father, Dewey. The restaurant is open for dinner five nights a week, Wednesday through Sunday. wd~50 was awarded four stars by New York magazine, has a Michelin star, and in March of 2008 was awarded three stars by Frank Bruni of the New York Times. Wylie has been nminated by the James Beard Foundation for Best Chef, New York in 2008, 2009 and 2010. Restaurant Magazine (UK) included wd~50 in the S.Pellegrin World's Fifty Best Restaurants list in 2005 and in 2010. The restaurant accepts reservations for the a la carte menu and the tasting menu ($140.00).

Quick Facts

Cuisine: American, Eclectic
Accepts Credit Card: Yes
Parking: N/A

Atmosphere: N/A
Take Reservations: Yes
Serves Alcohol: N/A
Smoking Allowed:No

User Reviews for wd-50

food		“... The decor was like a cafeteria. The food was really bad... “...The Eggs were great, Pike was sent back, Sorbet creation was so unbelievably delicious we had to meet Alex and we did. That was the highlight of the ev... “...Special occasions call for special dinners. As my good friend and dining companion, Sarah, can attest to, the reason for dining and celebrating at wd-... “...i hope wd-50 stays in business for the gracious service, lovely charming presentations.... “... Brilliant food, brilliantly presented by a knowledgable wait staff. All apps delicious, but cold-fried chicken, corned duck and eggs benedict worth th...
ambiance		“...It was for a birthday celebration and we regretted it as soon as we sat down. The decor was like a cafeteria... “...I cannot think of a single redeeming thing about this restaurant. The decor looked like Denny's with the lights down low... “...Rude bartender while we were waiting for our table. It was like he was doing us a favor by serving us drinks after 10 minutes of sitting there at a bas... “...Unfortunately very dissapointing dinner. We ordered the tasting menu and found most dishes to be unremarkable...
service		“... There was even a hair on the plate of my friend's thankfully it didn't reach the food so I simply removed it by hand but yikes! The service was unprofessional and sloppy... “... We could not get out of there fast enough. And, the service... “... What makes Alinea and Moto so much fun a. The service was outstanding, the tastings were thoughtfully prepared, but there were no theatrics at wd-50... “...This was one of the most memorable dining experiences I have ever had. Brilliant food, brilliantly presented by a knowledgable wait staff...
value		“...Some people may shy away from wd-50 because the term "molecular gastronomy" doesn't sound very appetizing or they don't understand what it means. Liqu... “...but no one can say everything is delicious. the tasting menu is good value... “...We were surprisingly disappointed with WD-50, both in creativity and overall execution of what should have been a spectacular dinner. We had the tastin...
menu		“... There was even a hair on the plate of my friend's thankfull. Each entree was at least $30 and the tasting menu was $220 per person (with wine pairing)... “... Since we were hounded repeatedly and forced to choose a menu beforehand, I had to coordinate with our guests repeatedly, which kind of took the excitent out of hosting, and finding a special, surprise... “...) In order to celebrate such an incredible feat, Sarah and I decided to order the tasting menu. Because it was a "work night," we did not do wine pai... “... We ordered the tasting menu and found most dishes to be unremarkable. In comparision to restaurants like Degustation and Momofuku, it is two levels be...
foie		“... In most cases if you take each component on their own the dish comes off as bland but w. The foie with a core of passion fruit was one of my favorites... “... We got an enormous, dense hunk of foie gras that was nearly inedible, the deviled eggs (which I did like), a diner quality appetizer and then two blandly adequate entrees... “... 3. foie gras with a passionfruit center and celery - The contrast of savory, rich, and sweet was excellent... “... In comparision to restaurants like Degustation and Momofuku, it is two levels below. Only the foie Gras with a passion fruit inside is worth a mention...
dishes		“... The service was excellent, our servers helped pick an excellent cocktail for my wife and were very attentiv. The timing of the dishes was also spot on... “...While the presentation, execution, and general culinary skill behind the dishes was exemplary, the food in general was quite mediocre. It is little sur... “... The taste was nothing bu. What sets Wylie Dufresne apart from other chefs is that I felt the passion that he has for his craft in each of the dishes...

All Reviews for wd-50

Anonymous

December 05, 2011

Food

10

Decor

10

Service

10

My dining event in wd-50 was really a excellent experience. Let me just say I'm a serious foody. Recently, on a business trip I ate at wd-50 in NY. I am from NJ although have been to Manhattan a considerable number of occasions. My partner and I adore the variety of dining establishments. Wait staff at this particular restaurant was extremely awesome! The evening was superb. The entrees showed up very fast. Definitely one of our problems had been the plating was not that remarkable. The idea was fine although didn't provide you with that "wow" factor. The the level of quality and also amount of food ended up being first-class. Among the two or 3 starter items -n- Two entrees we ordered, We would rate 3 as fantastic & just one as very fine Excellent food! The price was just what we all anticipated though maybe a couple of $ $ $ $ too pricey. I'm a big fan of the place. Experience this now prior to when the publicity becomes insane.

Overall Rating

10

"Perfect"