A Four-Year Old Samples Fancy Food. Her Reaction is Priceless.

A 4-year old named Lyla Hogan got an experience that most children her age don’t get.

She had the opportunity to sample a full tasting menu at The French Laundry. A world-renowned restaurant and one that Anthony Bourdain has called “the best restaurant in the world, period.” It officially won the award for the world’s best restaurant in 2003 and 2004.

Most adults would jump at a chance to have this experience but most children have simple tastes and like any little girl, one of her favorite foods is “good ice cream in a hard cone.”

AVOCADO CORNET

Avocado and lime crème fraîche wrapped in a sesame-seed tuile

Avocado Cornet - Avocado and lime crème fraîche wrapped in a sesame-seed tuile

“I like the white part better than the green part.”

SUMMER MELON SOUP

Fresno Chili, Toasted Cashews, and Wild Arugula

Summer melon soup - Fresno Chili, Toasted Cashews, and Wild Arugula.

“It tastes like a Tinker Bell popsicle.”

OYSTERS AND PEARLS

Sabayon of Pearl Tapioca with Island Creek Oysters and White Sturgeon Caviar

Oysters and pearls - Sabayon of Pearl Tapioca with Island Creek Oysters and White Sturgeon Caviar.

“It looks really not good.”

CITRUS-CURED PACIFIC YELLOWTAIL

Brokaw Avocado Purée, Cilantro Shoots, and Finger Lime Vierge

Citrus-cured pacific yellowtail - Brokaw Avocado Purée, Cilantro Shoots, and Finger Lime Vierge.

Ginger Ale

Ginger ale.

HEN EGG CUSTARD

With a Ragoût of Périgord Truffles

Hen egg custard - With a Ragoût of Périgord Truffles.

“The feather tastes like a potato chip.”

TOUR DE CANAPÉS VIANDE

Tour de canapes viande.

“Breaddd!”

JARDINIÈRE DE LÉGUMES

Jardiniere de legumes.

“Um, is this a flower? To eat? EWW. I’m keeping this. I’m gonna give it some water.”

Bread

Bread.

SWEET BUTTER-POACHED MAINE LOBSTER

Black Mission Fig Jam, Garden Turnips, Marcona Almonds, and Wild Arugula

Sweet butter-poached Maine lobster - Black Mission Fig Jam, Garden Turnips, Marcona Almonds, and Wild Arugula.

“UH OH. It’s shrimp. It IS shrimp. Shrimp! (It’s not shrimp.)”

RUSSET POTATO GNOCCHI

With freshly shaved truffles

Russet potato gnocchi with freshly shaved truffles.

“These diamonds look like coffee. Next, can we have pink diamonds???”

HERB-ROASTED ELYSIAN FIELDS FARM LAMB

Slow-Baked Ratatouille, Charred Eggplant Béchamel, Fino Verde Basil, and Kettle Garlic Jus

HERB-ROASTED ELYSIAN FIELDS FARM LAMB - Slow-Baked Ratatouille, Charred Eggplant Béchamel, Fino Verde Basil, and Kettle Garlic Jus

“This one isn’t delicious.”

CABOT CLOTHBOUND CHEDDAR

Garden Broccoli, Pain Perdu, Young Onions, Petite Lettuces, and Burgundy Mustard.

CABOT CLOTHBOUND CHEDDAR - Garden Broccoli, Pain Perdu, Young Onions, Petite Lettuces, and Burgundy Mustard.

“But I don’t see any broccoli. It’s just a square with other stuff!”

Dessert – Lots of it!

Dessert - Lots of it!

BONBONS – Even More Dessert!

BONBONS - Even More Dessert!

“LOOK they’re kissing!”

Lyla’s Report Card

Lyla's Report Card.

Despite Lyla’s objection to some dishes, she loved her dinner at The French Laundry and apparently asked her mother when she can go again! If you love fine restaurants, here are other great restaurants with a view that will take your breath away.

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