The Lost Kitchen
Erin French is the owner of The Lost Kitchen, a historic mill turned restaurant in Freedom, Maine, population 722. Every year, hundreds of visitors from around the world make reservations not by phone or email, but by submitting postcards.
Reality
Episodes (12)
Winter in Maine
It's winter in Maine, and the kitchen is closed down for the season; with time available for family and friends, Erin gathers loved ones for a more personal and relaxing feast: a fish fry out at Freedom Pond, complete with ice fishing.
One Last Moment of Calm
Winter is ending, and Erin is planning for a new season that will bring big changes to the kitchen; the restaurant is growing, but Erin is also losing one of her oldest staff members; Erin takes one last chance to host a dinner for close friends.
A Fresh Start
Erin prepares to open the kitchen for the first dinner, joined by new team members; after getting everyone ready and up to speed, they serve up a beautiful meal celebrating spring and new beginnings.
A Meal for Mainers
With the first week of service behind them, Erin and her new team have grown more confident; Erin decides to push them with a new menu that reflects the promise and unpredictability of spring.
Expansion Dreams
Erin expands the kitchen to take over the entire mill space, giving her the opportunity to start dreaming bigger for the restaurant; with the availability list low this week Erin gets creative, creating a menu that is simple and delicious.
More Than a Meal
In the height of summer, Erin opens a storefront; Isa is out for the week so Ashley joins in the kitchen staff; Erin plans a menu with fresh peaches, gazpacho, cod and a semifreddo dessert.
Hold Tighter, Hug Stronger
A family emergency forces Erin to rely on her team to prep for service.
Happy Anniversary
Erin and Michael celebrate their fourth wedding anniversary at the beach.
The Last Breath of Summer
Erin crafts a menu this week that says goodbye to summer and hello to fall.
Hello Autumn
Fall in Maine presents a chance to slow down from the fast pace of summer; it also brings a shortlist of available ingredients from Erin's local farmers; she reflects on the joys and challenges of running a locally sourced, seasonal restaurant.
It's Apple Season
Erin wants to give her guests warmth and comfort as they days become colder and darker; inspired by childhood memories, Erin creates a menu packed with fall flavors and features apples from her next door neighbor's tree.
Last Dinner of the Season
Erin reflects on the challenges and changes of the past months; she prepares a rich and decadent menu to celebrate, full of favorites like mussels cooked in a hot skillet, duck two ways and ginger creme brulee.
