Everything is presented with minimalist flare: a ring of soft foie gras on a bed of Chinese celery, a miniature everything bagel (actually made of ice cream) set over bright orange salmon threads. Leia mais
Wylie Dufresne's Lower East Side gem still has what it takes to surprise and delight us. Go for the longer tasting which shows off avant-garde style and technique, without compromising flavor. Leia mais
It's quite an experience here. Everything feels like a mixture of magic and science. Don't miss the Matte Black cocktail or the Pork Belly. Read all about my visit below!! Leia mais
You may think you are going to leave the restaurant with an empty stomach, but you're NOT! The food is delicious and the service is great! Get a reservation before they close by the end of the year!!
If you're short on time (or cash), sit at the bar and choose any two plates for $25. We suggest the pho gras, followed by the refreshing dessert of cucumber ice, chartreuse foam, and jasmine cream. Leia mais
Wylie Dufresne is an amazing, inventive chef. His menu changes constantly but if any of his classics are available; cold fried chicken with caviar, scrambled egg ravioli or shrimp noodles, get them!
Your best bet is the tasting menu, which features a parade of deconstructed dishes that will leave you both scratching your head and rubbing your belly. Leia mais
The best dishes are those that delight and surprise here. And there are many. I do wish that some of the all time classics were always in the menu, such as their rendition of the everything bagel.
Experimental, technical dishes.Try the hot pink noodles made from lobster roe, or sticky nigiri of mackerel and salsify, beaded with trout roe and seaweed. Critics' choice for best Manhattan splurge.
Amazing, most memorable meal I've had. Only knock is some wine parings -- the food is so refined and delicate that some of the reds were too much. The food is incredible.
On Food Network's The Best Thing I Ever Ate, Ted Allen raves about Eggs Benedict, a fresh twist on a classic dish, at WD~50 in New York, NY. Find more tips at Food Network Local. Leia mais
Awesome restaurant! A completely different experience for dinner. Don't leave the restaurant before trying Que Pasa Calabaza, a drink made by tequila, squash, yuzu and black salt.
CHARRED CHICKEN LIVER, SZECHUAN, INJERA, MELON: while this dish was probably one of the more difficult to eat, flavor was great. presentation could be improved.
WINE PAIRINGS: not necessary. although, the kimoto ginjo 'time machine' tamagawa was paired perfectly with the bloodless sausage, smoked marcona, lily bulb and mushroom dish.
COOKIE DOUGH ICE CREAM: this dish was not my favorite, but definitely the closest to what i imagined molecular gastronomy food to look like. very creative and not bad.
Current standouts: eggs, peekytoe, foie, scallops, cod, pork, lamb, wagyu. Misses: shrimp spaghetti, cuttlefish & cashew. Plus: don't miss the cocktails! Some of the most creative in the city.
Don't hesitate to mix everything in your plate (incl. the side sauces beautifully covering the plates) to enjoy the full flavors. Fantastic tasting experience.
Eggs benedict is so creative and weird. Try the corned duck appetizer -- it's inspired by Katz's deli around the corner and is delicious. warning though -- the artic char looked and tasted raw.
fun and curious yet polarizing dining experience. great service! this is the only place that has forced me to examine each dish for its technique. lots of head-scratching. wylie's a genius.
Ingredients you've tasted countless times before are reinvented at wd~50. Take eggs, for example. They cure the yolks for six hours so there isn't a deluge of runny proteins or crumbling, chalky yolk.
The creativity of the presentation and flavor combinations of the food will make you wonder in delight. Bring a camera for sure. -Maria Hines, Top Chef
5stars across the board (1) informed and friendly staff, (2) inventive cocktails and wine list, (3) menu cover, (4) dishes are unlike anything you've had, (5) desserts will seduce you.
Go all out with the wine pairings. Be nice to the staff and the manger on duty will you a your of their kitchen. Go now before they permanently close in Nov. 2014
Happy to salute an allergy-ok restaurant. I'm allergic to eggs, the waiter double checked all the menu for me. Scallops are really good, an venison meat is crazy. Enjoy!
At the helm is Wylie Dufresne, one of the modern food world'sfounding culinary wizards. To dine at wd-50 is a promise of the unexpected, which is no small feat in this hard-to-impress town. Leia mais