wd~50
wd~50 was a molecular gastronomy New American/international restaurant in Manhattan, New York City.[1] It was opened in 2003 by chef Wylie Dufresne.[2] wd-50 closed 30 November 2014.[3]
| wd~50 | |
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| Restaurant information | |
| Established | 2003 |
| Closed | November 30, 2014 |
| Owner(s) | Wylie Dufresne |
| Chef | Wylie Dufresne |
| Food type | New American, eclectic/international |
| Rating |  |
| Street address | 50 Clinton Street (between Rivington Street and Stanton Street), on the Lower East Side in Manhattan |
| City | New York City |
| State | New York |
| Postal/ZIP Code | 10002 |
| Country | United States |
Awards and ratings
It was listed among the S. Pellegrino World's 50 Best Restaurants for 2010.[4] In 2006 the restaurant received a Michelin star in the New York City guide, which it retained until it closed.[5]
Closure
On June 10, 2014, The New York Times reported that wd~50 would be closing due to a real estate developer planning on constructing a new building at the site;[6] The restaurant closed on November 30, 2014.[7] The restaurant was located at 50 Clinton Street (between Rivington Street and Stanton Street), on the Lower East Side.
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See also
References
- "WD-50 | Manhattan | Restaurant Menus and Reviews". Zagat. Retrieved May 11, 2013.
- Bruni, Frank (March 5, 2008). "The Shape of Eggs Benedict to Come". The New York Times. Retrieved February 11, 2011.
- "wd-50.com". Archived from the original on February 7, 2011. Retrieved February 11, 2011.
- "The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2010". S. Pellegrino World's 50 Best Restaurants. 2010. Archived from the original on May 26, 2012. Retrieved April 29, 2011.
- "MICHELIN Guide NYC Stars 2011". Michelin Guide. Archived from the original on September 25, 2011. Retrieved April 29, 2011.
- Gordinier, Jeff (June 10, 2014) "Wylie Dufresne Says He Is Forced to Close WD-50". The New York Times. Accessed June 2014.
- Merwin, Hugh (June 10, 2014) "Trailblazing Restaurant wd~50 Will Close Later This Year". Grub Street. Accessed October 24, 2014.
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