How to Wd~50

What You Need to Know

wd~50 was a molecular gastronomy New American/international restaurant in Manhattan, New York City. It was opened on April 9, 2003 by chef Wylie Dufresne. wd~50 closed November 30, 2014. The restaurant was located at 50 Clinton Street, on the Lower East Side. The name was a play on its street address, chef's initials, and WD-40.

Steps

1. 1.

   Eggs Benedict Foam (New York): Deconstructs classic dish using espuma texture

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   Fried Mayonnaise (Spain): Applies spherification to create heat-stable emulsion

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   Shrimp Noodles (Japan): Uses transglutaminase to reformulate protein structures

The Science

Primary Reaction

Maillard Reaction

Common Mistakes