Wylie Dufresne

Wylie Dufresne

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Wylie Dufresne is an acclaimed American chef and restaurateur, recognized for his innovative contributions to molecular gastronomy at his former restaurant wd~50 in New York City, where he combined traditional culinary techniques with scientific principles.

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Chef Wylie Dufresne’s Stretch Pizza on Park Avenue South went from having a full outdoor seating campaign to having no outdoor seating.

Shacks! Rats! Regulations! New York City’s outdoor dining scene has been on a wild ride
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-06-14
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Wylie Dufresne opened WD-50, establishing himself as a pioneer in the movement known as molecular gastronomy.

25 Years Of New York City Dining
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-06-02
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Wylie Dufresne is known for his New York City restaurant wd~50, which popularised molecular gastronomy techniques.

A perfect boiled egg in 32 minutes? Don’t let science ruin the joyful imperfection of home cooking | Alicia Kennedy
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-17
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