Description
Restaurant in New York, United States
Technical
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.
Science
Primary Reaction
Maillard Reaction
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
Taste
Texture
Wine Analogy
Like an aged Amarone with concentrated dried fruit notes
Coffee Analogy
Similar to a natural process Ethiopian coffee with berry fermentation notes
Perfume Analogy
Reminiscent of a gourmand fragrance with vanilla and caramel accords
Origin & History
Civilization
American
Era
2003-2014
Region
New York City
Spread Path
wd~50 restaurant
Culinary Applications
Dietary
Molecular Pairing
Key Compounds Produced