How Erin French found herself at The Lost Kitchen

Published 2022-10-09
Recovering from a nasty divorce and addiction, Erin French was lost before she found freedom in her hometown of Freedom, Maine. She opened The Lost Kitchen restaurant, one of the hardest-to get reservations in the world. The cookbook author, bestselling memoirist and TV chef talks with correspondent Martha Teichner about her life story, and of her restaurant that is so in demand that reservations are won by lottery.
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All Comments (21)
  • Beautiful story. CBS Sunday Morning is perhaps the only program that makes network television worthwhile.
  • So many quiet heroes in this great country. We need to remember who we are. This kind of resilience and rebirth is so inspiring ❤
  • This is great. The series has been wonderful and inspirational.
  • @wendysmail
    This story had me in tears....I love her!!!!!
  • Such a wonderful piece. I only get to see the show when I am at my moms. Thank you for sharing part of the Lost Kitchen’s story.
  • @JackieOgle
    Beautiful story! I know its an amazing place to eat. So happy for her in her journey.
  • A beautiful unfolding.When it all makes perfect sense, you know you've achieved what you came here to do.
  • @serena7397
    What a great true story. A beautiful concept from a Brave and Courageous Woman!! I love her show. 🌻💛🌻
  • @pleinaire8698
    Yes! I love this and the idea of slow eating the best..WE did this with our neighbors for 20years before my husband died.!
  • @SeaTurtle515
    Now that’s what the foodie experience is all about! 🥘
  • Wooow that’s exclusive dining ,looks delicious and what a fabulous place to eat well,congrats chef,you own your future !
  • I have to say that I really enjoyed this weeks episode!!
    No one sided politics, just great feel good stories that made me fall I love with this series thirty years ago…Keep it up CBS, I might just stick around after all.
  • @jess4951
    My mother has such a connection and history to Maine, food and stories like this. It is my hope that fate will bring her here.
  • @Jobe826
    Thanks for making such a lovely dining experience in our lovely state of Maine Erin! Great Story!
  • @mililaniman
    I love the candor of Erin French. I wish I could eat at the Lost Kitchen. The food looks delicious.
  • Such a great story, of going through that hard growing process to success on the other side!! Hats off!!👍🖖🙋‍♀️🙅‍♀️🙆‍♀️