Wd50

[nychelsea]

I wonder if anyone on the board has recent experience with this place (since JL's excellent review back in June of '04). I am being taken there by some business associates next week and am curious if it continues to live up to its billing as a home of adventurous and inventive cuisine.

JL's post reminds me of the time I took one of my escort lady friends to Le Bernardin. She was wearing a low cut top, and the maitre'd and the waiter provided the best service I've ever had at that restaurant - they couldn't take their eyes off her. The food was pretty good, too! The sommelier joined the fun as well, and it seemed to take forever to order a bottle of excellent Burgundy Red! The lady was really digging the attention. She left the restaurant with a smile, as did I.

Enjoy and Happy New Year to all,

Chels

 

[justlooking]

It's only gotten better over time.

 

[franca]

Thanks for the update. I wish I knew which thread your posted your review. Sorry if I'm making you repeat yourself, but can you tell me about the general atmosphere? Can you hear yourself talk? Ratio of douchebags to tolerable people (staff and/or diners)? Or, like, whatever else you think might be relevant?

I'm kinda hoping to go there early this week.

 

[marcinny]

He started his Restaurant's thread with a review of this place.

It may not necessarily answer your questions, but here it is:

http://www.utopiaguide.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14800

 

[justlooking]

Thanks for the update. I wish I knew which thread your posted your review. Sorry if I'm making you repeat yourself, but can you tell me about the general atmosphere? Can you hear yourself talk? Ratio of douchebags to tolerable people (staff and/or diners)? Or, like, whatever else you think might be relevant?

I'm kinda hoping to go there early this week.

1. General atmosphere: nice but casual.

2. You can hear yourself talk.

3. Low douchebag Q.

4. Wonderful staff.

People should GO and support this excellent restaurant.

 

[franca]

Thank you very much, jl!

 

[Slinky Bender]

Or go to 71 Clinton Fresh Food instead. ;P

 

[franca]

People should GO and support this excellent restaurant.

Yes!

My companion and I both enjoyed WD-50. My meal was not nearly as wacky as I expected. Unusual yes, but I didn't find the food particularly challenging. I started with the eggs benedict, and had the wagyu skirt steak for my second course. Dessert (the hazelnut tart, coconut, gianduja, and chicory foam) was my least favorite course of the evening. The tart was extremely rich, and had a strange texture that I didn't care for. The froufrou scattered around it was the best part. The coconut had an extremely light, almost powdery texture that I rather liked.

I will return.

 

[Monk]

Don't forget the deep fried mayo.

I notice that Dufresne isn't getting as much press as he used to (or, maybe I don't notice). Ever since David Chang became the foodie press's darling, true innovation has been replaced by hip noodle/pork joints, I guess.

(I shouldn't complain; I like both WD-50 and Momofuku.)

 

[franca]

The eggs benedict is served with deep-fried hollandaise.

 

[Slinky Bender]

Don't forget the deep fried mayo.

I notice that Dufresne isn't getting as much press as he used to (or, maybe I don't notice). Ever since David Chang became the foodie press's darling, true innovation has been replaced by hip noodle/pork joints, I guess.

(I shouldn't complain; I like both WD-50 and Momofuku.)

Willy isn't openning new spots back to back to back so there's not as much to write about him.