Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts - Los Angeles opened teaching restaurant 561 to the public in February 2000, giving patrons a unique opportunity to dine within the classroom and experience firsthand the passion and creativity of tomorrow's culinary talent as students take the final step in their Le Cordon Bleu education.

The restaurant serves inventive and exceptional California cuisine with an ever-changing menu, which focuses on seasonal offerings and reflects the school's ongoing innovations in cooking - emphasizing classical French techniques, healthy cooking, creativity and environmental sustainability.

561 uses their website to publicize their unique cuisine through detailed online lunch, dinner, dessert and tasting menus. Student chefs utilize the easy-to-use tools to keep the website as up-to-date as their culinary imaginations.