've left Oringer to fly with the stars: Billings and Alex Stupak, who moved on to Alinea and WD-50. (1 reply, last updated by lissy April 22, 2008)

Yes to desserts - Alex Stupak is marvelous. No to the “knot foie” - as the name suggests, it’s NOT foie gras, but no one really knows what it is... (4 replies, last updated by scarlet starlet October 5, 2007)

? I would say try stopping by WD-50 just for desserts, as Alex Stupak (ex-Alinea) is amazing. Or the aforementioned Falai Panetteria. And Room 4 Dessert isn’t too far of a walk from the LES. (4 replies, last updated by kathryn April 20, 2007)

, Chikalicious, Kyotofu, the dessert tasting at WD-50 (current pastry chef is Alex Stupak, ex-Alinea). There are also a few places that are coming soon: Sam Mason (ex-WD-50)'s not-yet-open dessert place, Tailor, and P*ONG. (6 replies, last updated by creed January 16, 2007)

Not sure what you’re doing exactly, but I know Alex Stupak and Sam Mason have made “meringues” by using xanthan gum and methylcellulose-whipping it in a stand mixer. Check out Ultratex-3/8 too-It’s... (5 replies, last updated by baker48man January 27, 2009)

WD-50 has a dessert tasting menu where you can get either 3 or 5 desserts. The desserts are made by Alex Stupak (ex-Alinea) and are excellent. They are super inventive and I’m pretty sure they are “fancy”... (8 replies, last updated by misnatalie May 4, 2008)

Completely agree that WD-50 is way better. The desserts are way ahead too, Alex Stupak should be on this list too. (20 replies, last updated by brooklyndude April 29, 2008)

... wd-50... I enjoyed it a LOT. Roasted foie was very good, as was the wagyu. Alex Stupak's desserts are top notch. (19 replies, last updated by RGR September 27, 2007)

Don’t forget WD-50 for Alex Stupak's amazing creations. (20 replies, last updated by sunnygordy May 16, 2007)

'd also take a look at Room 4 Dessert, Chikalicious, Kyotofu, the dessert tasting at WD-50 (current pastry chef is Alex Stupak, ex-Alinea). "There are also a few places that are coming soon: Sam Mason (ex-WD-50)'s not-yet-open... (17 replies, last updated by nuxvomica January 20, 2007)

'll be on Iron Chef America in March. In my head, it was a meeting of many of the postmodern greats. Except for Alex Stupak, formerly of Clio, now at Alinea (from what I hear). ObFood: Loved the apricot freeze-dry testure –... (11 replies, last updated by foodiesrus March 30, 2008)

Seems the pastry chef is getting a little bit into molecular gastronomy like Alex Stupak - what with the dried strawberries (Clio has 'em too, even though Stupak's left for Alinea in Chicago) and when I was there last they had... (6 replies, last updated by LindaWhit October 1, 2006)

. Skip Rice to Riches... Chikalicious is a bit of a walk from Soho, BTW. If you have time, drop in at WD-50 on the Lower East Side and do the dessert tasting. It blew my mind the last time I went. Alex Stupak, pastry chef, is very... (19 replies, last updated by weekenders July 21, 2007)

Tina, take me with you! Seriously, you are in for a treat. Alex Stupak is a dessert god! Definitely get the creamsicle and the chocolate. I was at WD-50 in April and decided to skip the dessert tasting since there was other stuff... (20 replies, last updated by chocokitty June 28, 2007)

or “fusion”-y — very hard to describe, very celebrated, very tasty, just skip the Ssams (burritos). My favorite restaurant in NYC right now. - WD-50 for Alex Stupak's fabulous desserts. Similar cooking style to... (30 replies, last updated by pootle May 2, 2007)