wd~50 was a groundbreaking restaurant in New York City, founded by Chef Wylie Dufresne in 2003, renowned for its innovative approach to molecular gastronomy. Located on the Lower East Side, wd~50 earned a Michelin star and became a hub for avant-garde cuisine, blending art, science, and culinary creativity. The restaurant was celebrated for reimagining traditional dishes using cutting-edge techniques like spherification, emulsification, and dehydration, resulting in playful and thought-provoking creations. Signature dishes like “Everything Bagel, Smoked Salmon Threads, Crispy Cream Cheese” showcased Dufresne’s ability to deconstruct and transform familiar flavors into unexpected forms.