Interview with Chef Erin French of The Lost Kitchen in Freedom, Maine

In this segment, we’re in Freedom, Maine, to visit chef Erin French of The Lost Kitchen, one of the most sought-after dinner reservations in the country.

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Prepare to get lost. In this season 2 segment of “Weekends with Yankee” (episode 202), Amy heads to a remote corner of inland Maine to visit chef Erin French at her immensely popular restaurant, The Lost Kitchen. Reservations are tough to come by, earning it a cult-like status among fans, who praise its humble authenticity, inspirational origin story, and because it’s really just that good. Experience a rare blend of delicious food and devoted community.

About Weekends with Yankee

Produced by GBH, Boston’s preeminent public media producer, Weekends with Yankee is a Telly Award–winner in theTourism/Travel category and was recently nominated for Best New Series and Best Travel Program by The Taste Awards. Series funding for Weekends with Yankee is provided by New Hampshire Division of Travel & Tourism DevelopmentMaine Office of TourismMassachusetts Office of Travel & TourismThe Barn YardAmerican Cruise Lines, and Grady-White Boats.

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