Wylie Dufresne

Wylie Dufresne
Wylie Dufresne in 2007
Born1970 (age 53–54)
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 (born June 3, 1970) 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.