Wd~50
Restaurant in New York, United States
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wd~50 was a molecular gastronomy New American/international restaurant in Manhattan, New York City.[1] It was opened on April 9, 2003 by chef Wylie Dufresne.[2][3] wd~50 closed November 30, 2014.[4] The restaurant was located at 50 Clinton Street (between Rivington Street and Stanton Street), on the Lower East Side. The name was a play on its street address, chef's initials, and WD-40.
| wd~50 | |
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The restaurant's exterior in 2008 | |
 Interactive map of wd~50 | |
| Restaurant information | |
| Established | April 9, 2003 |
| Closed | November 30, 2014 |
| Owner | Wylie Dufresne |
| Chef | Wylie Dufresne |
| Food type | |
| Rating |  (Michelin Guide) |
| Location | 50 Clinton Street (between Rivington Street and Stanton Street), on the Lower East Side in Manhattan, New York City, New York, 10002, United States |
| Coordinates | 40°43′10.61″N 73°59′4.67″W |
Awards and ratings
It was listed among the S. Pellegrino World's 50 Best Restaurants for 2010.[5] In 2006 the restaurant received a Michelin star in the New York City guide, which it retained until it closed.[6]
Closure
On June 10, 2014, The New York Times reported that wd~50 would be closing due to a real estate developer planning on constructing a new building at the site.[7] The restaurant closed on November 30, 2014.[8]
