wd-50: Just Back From Dinner...

...with John. It was my first return to wd-50 since a spur of the moment visit with Robyn in 2005. Four years ago...as a college sophomore! Goodness, an awful long time has passed. We went with the tasting menu this evening - surely the ideal route at this restaurant.

Below, photos from the January 2009 Tasting Menu, plus two additional desserts.

Sesame Flatbread

Shrimp, Bulghur, Honey, Hops

Everything Bagel, Smoked Salmon Threads, Crispy Cream Cheese

Foie Gras, Passionfruit, Chinese Celery. Innard foie shot.

Scallops, Tendon, Endive, Parsley, Hazelnut Oil

Truffled Carbonara

Lobster Legs, Brussels Sprouts, Lily Bulb, Banana-Kimchee

Rabbit, Wild Rice Polenta, Cassis, Kale, Black Olive

Squab, Butternut Noodles, Cream Soda, Carob

Ricotta, Capers, Frozen Honey

Jasmine Custard, Black Tea, Banana

Hazelnut tart, Coconut, Chocolate, Chicory

Milk Chocolate Cream, Devils Food, Banana, Coffee

Caramelized Brioche, Gala Apples, Sage, Brown Butter Sorbet

Cocoa packets. Pear-Pistachio Cake. Chocolate and Milk Ice Cream.

The food is gorgeous, huh? :)

...am off to hang out with Justin (aka long-time friend, old prom date) who came down from Yale. Hand-pulled noodles tomorrow, then web design and dancing the day after. Stay cozy and bundled for the impending cold weather, and have a wonderful weekend ^_^

wd-50
50 Clinton St
New York, NY 10002
(212) 477-2900