618541 Sat May 09 10:33:13 -0700 2009 8 18 Manhattan 0 4668767 Hi all going to WD-50 next week and was wondering if I should go with the tasting menu or order a la carte? I have read several post out here regarding the restaurant and some are dated or plain confusing on the issue. Any help would be greatly appreciated - thanks Jay Sat May 09 10:33:13 -0700 2009 279563 koko85 1 4671478 Although we've ordered from both (and enjoyed both for different reasons), you should order the tasting menu. That is truly where chef Dufresne (sp?) shows his artistry. Sun May 10 16:10:50 -0700 2009 4668767 31416 berna 1 4671789 I agree with Berna. Go with the tasting menu, especially since it's your first time and you seem unafraid of adventure. The a la carte options tend to be more mainstream and 'accessible', but they tend to be less interesting than the tasting menu. Sun May 10 18:16:24 -0700 2009 4668767 64215 cimui 1 4672093 I had the tasting menu 4 weeks back. It was very good, I went with the wine as well but felt overall that it was a bit expensive. I would do the tasting menu again, however would probably pick up a bottle under their "Bacchus" deal at half price or go with cocktails. Its not that their wine choices were not amazing but we came in at 600$ or so and thats a lot for a very interesting but casual dinner. Sun May 10 20:46:38 -0700 2009 4668767 215714 jk1002 1 4673688 Tasting menu. I have eaten there a bunch of times and EVERYTIME the tasting menu was fantastic and EVERYTIME (twice) I went a la carte I was disappointed. Mon May 11 11:15:56 -0700 2009 4668767 131586 CTGirl100 1 4674347 The current tasting menu is very strong. I (230lb guy who likes to drink) tend to get drunk when I get the pairings so I definitely recommend using the discount to get a bottle or two. Mon May 11 14:17:40 -0700 2009 4668767 92643 brooklyndude 1 4674739 Tasting Menu, definitely. I was back 2 Sundays ago and it's great. Regarding the wine pairing: if you're going with people, the half price wine bottles are the way to go. Mon May 11 16:21:49 -0700 2009 4668767 31706 Bobster427 1 4676560 The tasting menu is always wonderful, but if you are going with a few friends, then order a la carte. What we all do is order basically most of the menu and pass plates - kind of everyone has 2-3 bites then pass clock, or counter, wise. You truly can't go wrong either way. Yum! Tue May 12 08:54:21 -0700 2009 4668767 135808 Julma 1 4677774 tasting + wine pairing gets my vote Tue May 12 14:54:10 -0700 2009 4668767 209302 hsawtelle