Wylie Dufresne

Wylie Dufresne
Wylie Dufresne in 2007
Born (1970-09-18) September 18, 1970
Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
EducationColby College
French Culinary Institute
Culinary career
Current restaurant(s)
  • Du's Donuts (closed)
    WD-50 (closed)
    Alder (closed)
    Stretch Pizza
Award(s) won
  • James Beard Foundation:
    * Rising Star Chef nominee 2000
    * Best New Restaurant nominee 2004
    * Best Chef in New York nominee 2007
    * Best Chef in New York winner 2013

Wylie Dufresne is an American chef. He was previously the owner of Du's Donuts and the former chef and owner of the wd~50 and Alder restaurants in Manhattan. He now owns Stretch Pizza on 24th Street and Park in Manhattan. Dufresne is a leading American proponent of molecular gastronomy, the movement to incorporate science and new techniques in the preparation and presentation of food.

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