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The first cookbook from one of the worlds most groundbreaking chefs and apioneering restaurant on the Lower East Sidethe story of WylieDufresneswd~50and the dishes that made it famous

When it opened in 2003, wd~50 was New Yorks most innovative,cutting-edgerestaurant. Mastermind WylieDufresneushered in a new generation of experimental and free-spirited chefs,and introducedawildly unique approach to cooking, influenced byscience, art, and the humblest of classic foods like bagels and lox, and American cheese.

A cookbook that doubles as a time capsule,wd~50is a glimpse into a particular moment in New York City food culture, embodied bya restaurantso distinct it inspiredNew York Timescritic Pete Wells to compare its closing in 2014 tothat of the notorious music venue CBGB, with way nicer bathrooms. With gorgeous photography, detailed recipes explaining Wyliesiconic creations, and stories from the last days of the restaurant,wd~50is a collectible piece of culinary memorabilia. Fans of Wylie,food lovers,and industryinsiderswho have been waiting for a chance to relive the excitement and artistry ofwd~50 can finally do just that.