A 4-Year-Old Girl’s Honest Reaction To Fancy Food

Jessica Saia and Isla Bell Murray, the hilarious duo behind REAL street style, decided to take on the refined world of critiquing food. However, instead of putting their own taste buds to the test, they decided to send 4-year-old Lyla Hogan to French Laundry—an establishment deemed “the best restaurant in the world, period” by renowned chef Anthony Bourdain. Now, keep in mind, this is an ordinary little girl whose favorite food is “good ice cream in a hard cone.”

AVOCADO CORNET

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

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SUMMER MELON SOUP

Fresno Chili, Toasted Cashews, and Wild Arugula

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OYSTERS AND PEARLS

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

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CITRUS-CURED PACIFIC YELLOWTAIL

Brokaw Avocado Purée, Cilantro Shoots, and Finger Lime Vierge

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GINGER ALE

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HEN EGG CUSTARD

With a Ragoût of Périgord Truffles

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TOUR DE CANAPÉS VIANDE

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JARDINIÈRE DE LÉGUMES

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BREAD

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SWEET BUTTER-POACHED MAINE LOBSTER

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

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RUSSET POTATO GNOCCHI

With freshly shaved truffles

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HERB-ROASTED ELYSIAN FIELDS FARM LAMB

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

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CABOT CLOTHBOUND CHEDDAR

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

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DESSERT

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BONBONS

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REPORT CARD

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In the end, despite her many animated faces of shock and disgust, Lyla actually liked what French Laundry had to offer and even requested another visit to the restaurant. And so it begins…

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