Life of Loi: Mediterranean Secrets

THE LIFE OF LOI: MEDITERRANEAN SECRETS critic, hosted by critically acclaimed chef Maria Loi, shares thousands of years of knowledge baked into Mediterranean cuisine as she takes viewers island hopping across Greece and serves up the secret to making some of the region's most classic dishes. From the Athens rooftop of the historic Hotel Grande Bretagne that overlooks the Acropolis, to a boat moored in the Aegean sea just off Naxos island, to a mushroom farm on Evia island, Maria gives viewers a personal tour of her home country as only Maria knows how to do.

Wed, Mar 4 8:00 P.M. Classic Corfu     NH Create (11.4)

Chef Maria Loi brings us to Corfu, one of the most multi-cultural Greek islands, to share the best of Corfiot cuisine.

Thu, Mar 5 12:30 A.M. Classic Corfu     NH Create (11.4)

Chef Maria Loi brings us to Corfu, one of the most multi-cultural Greek islands, to share the best of Corfiot cuisine.

Sun, Mar 8 6:30 P.M. Classic Corfu     NH Create (11.4)

Chef Maria Loi brings us to Corfu, one of the most multi-cultural Greek islands, to share the best of Corfiot cuisine.

Wed, Mar 11 8:00 P.M. Colors of Corfu     NH Create (11.4)

Chef Maria Loi is back on the Greek island of Corfu exploring the many cultures that have influenced the unique Corfiot cuisine.

Thu, Mar 12 12:30 A.M. Colors of Corfu     NH Create (11.4)

Chef Maria Loi is back on the Greek island of Corfu exploring the many cultures that have influenced the unique Corfiot cuisine.

Sun, Mar 15 6:30 P.M. Colors of Corfu     NH Create (11.4)

Chef Maria Loi is back on the Greek island of Corfu exploring the many cultures that have influenced the unique Corfiot cuisine.

Wed, Mar 18 8:00 P.M. Athens Reinvented     NH Create (11.4)

Chef Maria Loi travels to Athens to explore the culinary scene savored by Athenians.

Thu, Mar 19 12:30 A.M. Athens Reinvented     NH Create (11.4)

Chef Maria Loi travels to Athens to explore the culinary scene savored by Athenians.

Thu, Mar 19 10:30 A.M. Abrahamic Family Spirit     NH Explore (11.2)

Chef Maria Loi of the acclaimed NYC restaurant, Loi Estiatorio, takes us to the Abrahamic Family House in Abu Dhabi, a place which embraces interfaith harmony.

Sat, Mar 21 3:00 P.M. Rising Stars     NHPBS (11.1)

Chef Maria Loi of the acclaimed NYC restaurant, Loi Estiatorio, visits Ayesha Al Obeidli, a talented chef who became the "Youngest Emirati Chef" at nine years old.

Sun, Mar 22 6:30 P.M. Athens Reinvented     NH Create (11.4)

Chef Maria Loi travels to Athens to explore the culinary scene savored by Athenians.

Wed, Mar 25 8:00 P.M. Abrahamic Family Spirit     NH Create (11.4)

Chef Maria Loi of the acclaimed NYC restaurant, Loi Estiatorio, takes us to the Abrahamic Family House in Abu Dhabi, a place which embraces interfaith harmony.

Thu, Mar 26 12:30 A.M. Abrahamic Family Spirit     NH Create (11.4)

Chef Maria Loi of the acclaimed NYC restaurant, Loi Estiatorio, takes us to the Abrahamic Family House in Abu Dhabi, a place which embraces interfaith harmony.

Thu, Mar 26 10:30 A.M. Cooking with Gold     NH Explore (11.2)

Chef Maria Loi of the acclaimed NYC restaurant, Loi Estiatorio, joins Tala Hammash at NYU Abu Dhabi to explore some of the innovative Middle Eastern appetizers made with olive oil.

Sat, Mar 28 3:00 P.M. Camel Magic     NHPBS (11.1)

Chef Maria Loi of the acclaimed NYC restaurant, Loi Estiatorio, visits a camel farm in Al Ain to learn about the deep cultural significance of camel milk in Emirati history, and its nutritional benefits.

Sun, Mar 29 6:30 P.M. Abrahamic Family Spirit     NH Create (11.4)

Chef Maria Loi of the acclaimed NYC restaurant, Loi Estiatorio, takes us to the Abrahamic Family House in Abu Dhabi, a place which embraces interfaith harmony.

Wed, Apr 1 8:00 P.M. Cooking with Gold     NH Create (11.4)

Chef Maria Loi of the acclaimed NYC restaurant, Loi Estiatorio, joins Tala Hammash at NYU Abu Dhabi to explore some of the innovative Middle Eastern appetizers made with olive oil.

Thu, Apr 2 12:30 A.M. Cooking with Gold     NH Create (11.4)

Chef Maria Loi of the acclaimed NYC restaurant, Loi Estiatorio, joins Tala Hammash at NYU Abu Dhabi to explore some of the innovative Middle Eastern appetizers made with olive oil.

Thu, Apr 2 10:30 A.M. A Taste of Home     NH Explore (11.2)

Chef Maria Loi of the acclaimed NYC restaurant, Loi Estiatorio, explores the similarities between Greek and Emirati cuisine.

Thu, Apr 9 10:30 A.M. Tide to Table     NH Explore (11.2)

Chef Maria Loi of the acclaimed NYC restaurant, Loi Estiatorio, visits a bustling fish market to learn about some of the diverse local fish.


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