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(Now Closed)Molecular Gastronomy Restaurant and Cocktail Bar$$$$
Lower East Side, New York
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Ali BanksJune 13, 2012Egg "ravioli" are the best thing on the menu. Ask for a tour of the kitchen, how things are made are better than the actual dishes.
Marion-Isabelle M.December 20, 2010Happy to salute an allergy-ok restaurant. I'm allergic to eggs, the waiter double checked all the menu for me. Scallops are really good, an venison meat is crazy. Enjoy!
CompassJuly 23, 2013Wylie Dufresne’s flagship for molecular gastronomy is known for its wacky combos and prix-fixe menus.
Adrienne SJune 10, 2012Pro tip: grab a seat at the bar, get 2 courses for $25 and let Kevin make you a fantastic cocktail.
cara protzkoJanuary 1, 2014Try the Duck Prosciotto - The smoke brioche puree with ume - beet was soon good
StefanoBlack▒July 12, 2010wanted to try this for *years* ... finally went the nite after my birthday. AMAZING flavors & textures by master evil-scientist/chef Wylie Dufresne, combined in ways you have never experienced before. Read more
@JaumePrimeroOctober 22, 2011Don't be afraid! The food here is incredible, and the experience will change the way you look at dining! Open your mind :)
Jerry RaymondJune 17, 2013I realize asking for that is a bit like asking the Beatles to play “I wanna hold your hand" after the release if The White Album, but ...
TV Food MapsAugust 26, 2014Check out WD~50 as seen on Best Thing I Ever Ate , Celebrity Chef's , Unique Eats Read more- StefanoBlack▒July 8, 2010Superchef Wylie Dufresne uses evil science & forbidden magic to take flavors of one food & put them inside textures of another...private dining in the wine cellar was $ but every second AMAZINGGGGGGGG Read more
BravoJanuary 28, 2010In my opinion, wd-50 has the city’s best and most eclectic tasting menu. I am always surprised and pleased. -Alex McCord, Real Housewives of New York City
Jon ReitzesJanuary 2, 2010Our waiter helped us devise a little make-shift tasting menu from the regular menu that saved us about 300 bucks for the table. 4 apps +2 fish entrees split up as a mid-course + 4 meat entrees.- Mike SingletonJuly 2, 2011Best gastronomy cocktails science has to offer. Try the snow globe or the shades of jade
eric mortensenOctober 8, 2010The tasting menu is an adventure you will not forget. The wine pairings are solid enough to penetrate any palate.
JnrlStrMay 28, 2012Stop by for a cocktail at the bar and get blown away by their cocktail creations.
DavidJuly 12, 2014Long tasting menu is a poor value relative to the quality, get the short or order at the bar
Chefs FeedAugust 22, 2014David Chang, chef of Mà Pêche, eats here on his nights off. He loves the Eggs Benedict. Read more
Georgios HadjistylianouJanuary 26, 2012One of the best restaurants in NYC....... Had some of the best dinners evaaaaaa
- Simon Favreau-LessardJune 25, 2014Slated to close in November 2014 so you should get on it and come eat here while you can.
Alex McCordJuly 18, 2010Go to wd~50 the tasting menu with wine pairings - you'll be pleasantly surprised by the randomness and deliciousness...- Doctor KleinJune 12, 2012Try the Sole w/ Black Licorice Pil Pil - Most interesting dish of the night.
the Molecular Gastronomy put this place on the Map, but the drinks keep us coming back.
Saneel RadiaDecember 26, 2011Try the Ceasar Salad - Deconstructed Caesar. Oh, and the shell is edible!
- eric bornemannAugust 5, 2011Fun but go to Corton or Eleven Mad for more interesting and better tasting food. Process is cool but east coast Alinea this ain't.
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- Mon–Sun
- 6:00 PM–10:00 PM
(212) 477-2900
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Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating
No
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Dinner
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Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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