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Erin French is an American chef and author. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] She is the owner of The Lost Kitchen, a renowned 40-seat restaurant in Freedom, Maine. [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11]

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She was a semifinalist for James Beard Award for Best Chefs in America in 2016, 2018, 2019, and 2020. [12] In November of 2024, Erin interviewed celebrity chef Ina Garten in connection with Ina's book tour at the historic Boston Symphony Orchestra.

The Lost Kitchen is a TV Series on Magnolia Network. [13]

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