Wd~50

wd~50
The restaurant's exterior in 2008
Restaurant information
EstablishedApril 9, 2003 (2003-04-09)
ClosedNovember 30, 2014 (2014-11-30)
Owner(s)Wylie Dufresne
ChefWylie Dufresne
Food typeNew American, eclectic/international
Rating (Michelin Guide)
Street address50 Clinton Street (between Rivington Street and Stanton Street), on the Lower East Side in Manhattan
CityNew York City
StateNew York
Postal/ZIP Code10002
CountryUnited States
Coordinates40°43′10.61″N 73°59′4.67″W / 40.7196139°N 73.9846306°W / 40.7196139; -73.9846306

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 (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.