Wd~50
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Restaurant |
| Founded | April 9, 2003 |
| Founder | Wylie Dufresne |
| Defunct | November 30, 2014 |
| Headquarters | New York City , United States |
| Products | New American cuisine, molecular gastronomy |
wd~50 was a New American dining establishment specializing in molecular gastronomy, situated in Manhattan, New York City. The restaurant commenced operations on April 9, 2003, under the leadership of chef Wylie Dufresne, and ceased service on November 30, 2014. It was located at 50 Clinton Street in the Lower East Side neighborhood, with its name reflecting the street number, the chef’s initials, and a nod to WD-40.
Awards and ratings
In 2010, wd~50 secured a position on the S. Pellegrino World's 50 Best Restaurants list. The establishment was awarded a Michelin star in the 2006 New York City guide and retained this distinction until its closure. Additionally, Zagat assigned the restaurant a food score of 25 out of 30 in 2013.
Closure
According to a report by The New York Times dated June 10, 2014, wd~50 was set to close due to plans by a real estate developer to undertake new construction at its site. The restaurant officially ended operations on November 30, 2014.