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wd~50

50 Clinton St
New York, NY 10002-2401
Phone: (212) 477-2900
wd~50
Price:
$$$$
Cross Street:
Between Stanton Street and Rivington Street
Directions:
F; J, M, Z at Delancey St-Essex St
Hours:
Mon-Sat 6pm-11:30pm, Sun 6pm-10pm

Editorial Review for wd~50 – by Allison Austin

The Scene
There's simply no pretension here. The dining room, with its terra cotta-colored walls and exposed beams, feels nicely worn-in. And the personable, easygoing servers know their stuff.

The Food
In contrast to the deluge of restaurants serving safe, familiar food, chef Wylie Dufresne's dishes make you think. When Dufresne serves foie gras topped with anchovy and dotted with tiny bits of crunchy chocolate, it's an education in breaking food down to its essential flavors to see how the building blocks--fat, salt, savory, clean citrus, edgy vinegar, etc.--work together. Much of the cooking challenges diners to break with their food-pairing constructs: Yes, daurade paired with a barbecue-like sauce can work. Fine ingredients elevate all dishes, but particularly the lamb loin, which is among the city's best. Desserts are stellar, especially the parsnip cake with dreamy coconut-cream cheese sorbet.

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What to Drink

The wine list features offbeat bottles from Austria to Greece, along with smart French varietals, most ranging from $30 to $475. Around six signature cocktails are offered, including the Royal Blush with fresh cherry puree, champagne, vodka and lime juice.

User Reviews for wd~50

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1 Star Rating: Not Recommended

04/25/2008 Posted by itoitoito

easily the worst meal ever. nothing was good. $125 for the tasting menu had us feeling completely hoodwinked as we walked out. service was great. the decor is downright silly. the bad italian modern light fixtures made me nauseous. the food has no soul whatsoever. take one look at wiley, and it's hard to see any soul in the man. DO NOT EAT HERE.

3 Star Rating: Average

02/22/2008 Posted by kneering

Came here and was surprised how casual the space was given the extraordinary prices. The tables are very close together, too.... not a lot of privacy. I had heard the food was "weird" so I was prepared to be surprised. Bottom line, yes, the combinations are crazy. But when you eat all these unlikely flavors together the food is actually really good. The presentation is top notch. This is a foodie haven. The desserts are the best! I'm glad I tried it but it is very expensive so not sure if I would come back. It's not likely I will crave octopus but hey, you never know.

Pros: Culinary experimentation at its best

Cons: Expensive, unimpressive ambiance

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Editor's Review

Wylie Dufresne's restaurant is New York's undisputed haven for challenging, artful food.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

What to Drink

The wine list features offbeat bottles from Austria to Greece, along with smart French varietals, most ranging from $30 to $475. Around six signature cocktails are offered, including the Royal Blush with fresh cherry puree, champagne, vodka and lime juice.

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Restaurant Information

Notable Chef

  • Wylie Dufresne

Parking

  • Street

Hours

  • Mon-Sat 6pm-11:30pm
  • Sun 6pm-10pm

Dress Code

  • Casual

Payment Types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • MasterCard
  • Visa
  • Discover

Cuisines

  • American (New)

Meal Price

  • $$$$

Amenities

  • Notable Wine List
  • People Watching

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