Erin French is an American chef and author, recognized as the owner of The Lost Kitchen, a 40-seat restaurant located in Freedom, Maine. The restaurant has received significant acclaim, being named one of TIME Magazine’s World’s Greatest Places and recognized by Bloomberg as one of '12 Restaurants Worth Traveling Across the World to Experience.' French's culinary journey is deeply rooted in her Maine upbringing, where she developed a passion for thoughtful food and the communal experience of dining.
French has garnered widespread attention for her work, with features in prominent publications such as The New York Times, Martha Stewart Living, Wall Street Journal, Boston Globe, and Food & Wine. She has also shared her story on various media platforms, including NPR’s All Things Considered and The Today Show. Her cookbook, The Lost Kitchen Cookbook, has been celebrated as one of the best cookbooks by The Washington Post and Vogue.com, and it was nominated for a James Beard Foundation Award.
