Wylie Dufresne

Wylie Dufresne, who rose to international fame at his ground-breaking New York City restaurant, wd-50, is one of the world’s most innovative and respected chefs. His modern, science-driven approach to cooking has earned him a Michelin star, a top spot on New York Magazine’s Best Restaurants list, a James Beard Award for Best Chef New York, and many other accolades. He more recently turned his attention to two of America’s favorite foods: doughnuts, at Du’s Donuts and Coffee in Brooklyn; and pizza, at Stretch in Manhattan’s Flatron District. Wylie’s whimsical style and cutting-edge kitchen techniques have made him a fan favorite among food lovers. He appeared as himself on Hulu’s The Bear, he was parodied on Saturday Night Live, and he was immortalized on a food-themed episode of The Simpsons. He also appears regularly as a judge on Bravo’s Top Chef, Food Network’s Beat Bobby Flay and other competitions. Wylie released his first cookbook, wd-50: The Cookbook (Ecco), in 2017. He lives in New York City with his wife and two daughters.