An ultra-exclusive restaurant in Maine has opened the way to reservations again, but you can only reserve them by sending a postcard.
The Lost Kitchen draws crowds of people from all over the country to the small town of Freedom, which has a population of around 700 people.
But those eager to experience the $265-a-head dinner during the May-October dining season should send a postcard for a chance to make a reservation.
Accepting submissions, customers are asked to send a standard four-by-six-inch postcard to their address.
The restaurant, star of a popular television series, draws cards at random and lucky diners will receive a phone call to reserve their reservation.
An ultra-exclusive restaurant in Maine is accepting reservations, but they can only be reserved by sending a postcard
The Lost Kitchen draws crowds of people from all over the country to the small town of Freedom, which has a population of around 700 people.
Those eager to enjoy the $265-a-head dinner during the May-October dining season should send a postcard for a chance to make a reservation.
The Lost Kitchen, owned by chef and author Erin French, announced details of its postcard reservation system on Tuesday.
It is one of the most requested reservation restaurants in the US and receives around 20,000 postcards each season.
The restaurant asks people not to send envelopes or send more than one, as those who try to duplicate submissions will be disqualified.
“Please do not send postcards on behalf of others,” it said in a statement. “In the rare event that two family or group members receive a booking call, within the same session, we ask that you decline a second booking.”
The Lost Kitchen, which welcomes about 50 people every night, celebrates its tenth anniversary this year.
Those lucky enough to be chosen spend more than five hours in the remote facility that was formerly a historic mill.
“Dinner is so much more than a meal at (The Lost Kitchen),” their website reads.
‘It’s an evening, an adventure, a moment and a memory. An evening with us lasts more than 5 hours, consists of many, many, many courses and not only fills your bellies, but also your hearts.
‘The mill is yours all night long, with an intimate group and the utmost personal attention from Erin and our close-knit team.
The Lost Kitchen, owned by chef and author Erin French, announced details of its postcard reservation system on Tuesday.
It is one of the most requested reservation restaurants in the US and receives around 20,000 postcards each season.
Those lucky enough to be chosen spend more than five hours in the remote facility that was formerly a historic mill.
‘It is our duty to provide you with an experience that not only seems magical, but at the same time is priceless.
“Our dinners reflect the value of the best ingredients we can find and our commitment to paying our staff fairly and conscientiously for the unique experience we work so hard to provide.”
The French first introduced the postcard system in 2018 after being bombarded with phone calls to make reservations.
“It gave everyone the same opportunity and it just took a little effort,” he previously said. NEWS CENTER Maine.
“We decided that if you didn’t have the patience to write your name on a card and mail it, you weren’t going to have the patience for a 4-hour dinner, so it was basically about helping anyone who didn’t enjoy it.
Those not selected at first may have the opportunity to visit later in the season if other diners cancel.