Is this restaurant the hardest to book in America? Based in the tiny town of Freedom, The Lost Kitchen is only open May through October, and it offers a menu that's kept entirely secret. Reservations are granted via lottery, and the details are posted every year on the first day of spring. While exclusivity is certainly part of the appeal, those lucky enough to dine here confirm that the multi-course experience is more than worth the money and effort.

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