ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

The French Laundry

The French Laundry is a fancy restaurant in California that serves really delicious food. Remember when your mom or dad makes your favorite meal at home and you get really excited to eat it? That's how people feel when they go to The French Laundry!

The chef at The French Laundry is named Thomas Keller and he is really good at cooking. It's like he is a magician with food! He uses ingredients from all over the world and makes them into yummy dishes that look like pretty art.

The restaurant is in a really old building that used to be a laundry (that's why it's called The French Laundry!), but now it looks like a beautiful house. People who go there dress up really fancy and feel important because they are eating at one of the best restaurants in the whole world!

But because it's such a special place, it can be really expensive to eat there. But don't worry, it's okay if you can't go to The French Laundry right now. Maybe when you grow up and save some money, you can try some of Chef Keller's delectable dishes!