Wylie Dufresne Will Open Alder

Just found out that one of my Culinary heroes, Wylie Dufresne will be opening a new spot in the East Village at 157 Second Avenue. Alder will be a 50-seat pub. The kitchen will serve “modern casual food and well-crafted cocktails.”  The name Alder is the Old English analog for Ellery, the name of Dufresne’s second daughter.