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, Dec 10 | 8:00 P.M. |
The Power of Flour
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Chef Maria Loi demonstrates the power of flour in the beautiful Greek town of Varnavas, where she visits the European Bread Museum to observe the president of the museum, Milea Pappa, and Athanasia Brisini practicing the time-honored art of bread decor. |
| Thu, Dec 11 | 12:30 A.M. |
The Power of Flour
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Chef Maria Loi demonstrates the power of flour in the beautiful Greek town of Varnavas, where she visits the European Bread Museum to observe the president of the museum, Milea Pappa, and Athanasia Brisini practicing the time-honored art of bread decor. |
| Sat, Dec 13 | 3:00 P.M. |
Abrahamic Family Spirit
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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. |
| Sun, Dec 14 | 6:30 P.M. |
The Power of Flour
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Chef Maria Loi demonstrates the power of flour in the beautiful Greek town of Varnavas, where she visits the European Bread Museum to observe the president of the museum, Milea Pappa, and Athanasia Brisini practicing the time-honored art of bread decor. |
| Wed, Dec 17 | 8:00 P.M. |
Breakfast The Greek Way
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Chef Maria Loi shows us her Cretan start to the morning, soaking up the sun and sea as she sips on Ellinikos Kafes, traditional Greek coffee, and pastries. |
| Thu, Dec 18 | 12:30 A.M. |
Breakfast The Greek Way
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Chef Maria Loi shows us her Cretan start to the morning, soaking up the sun and sea as she sips on Ellinikos Kafes, traditional Greek coffee, and pastries. |
| Sat, Dec 20 | 3:00 P.M. |
Cooking with Gold
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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. |
| Sun, Dec 21 | 6:30 P.M. |
Breakfast The Greek Way
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Chef Maria Loi shows us her Cretan start to the morning, soaking up the sun and sea as she sips on Ellinikos Kafes, traditional Greek coffee, and pastries. |
| Wed, Dec 24 | 8:00 P.M. |
Feasting On An Emerald Beach
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Chef Maria Loi introduces us to the magical island of Corfu. |
| Thu, Dec 25 | 12:30 A.M. |
Feasting On An Emerald Beach
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Chef Maria Loi introduces us to the magical island of Corfu. |
| Sat, Dec 27 | 3:00 P.M. |
A Taste of Home
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Chef Maria Loi of the acclaimed NYC restaurant, Loi Estiatorio, explores the similarities between Greek and Emirati cuisine. |
| Sun, Dec 28 | 6:30 P.M. |
Feasting On An Emerald Beach
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Chef Maria Loi introduces us to the magical island of Corfu. |
| Wed, Dec 31 | 8:00 P.M. |
Morning Til Night
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Chef Maria Loi takes us to the breathtaking and sustainable destination of Costa Navarino. |
| Thu, Jan 1 | 12:30 A.M. |
Morning Til Night
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Chef Maria Loi takes us to the breathtaking and sustainable destination of Costa Navarino. |
| Sat, Jan 3 | 3:00 P.M. |
Tide to Table
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Chef Maria Loi of the acclaimed NYC restaurant, Loi Estiatorio, visits a bustling fish market to learn about some of the diverse local fish. |
| Sun, Jan 4 | 6:30 P.M. |
Morning Til Night
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Chef Maria Loi takes us to the breathtaking and sustainable destination of Costa Navarino. |
| Wed, Jan 7 | 8:00 P.M. |
Water, Sand, Sun
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Chef Maria Loi brings us to Costa Navarino in the Peloponnese. |
| Thu, Jan 8 | 12:30 A.M. |
Water, Sand, Sun
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Chef Maria Loi brings us to Costa Navarino in the Peloponnese. |
| Sat, Jan 10 | 3:00 P.M. |
It's All Green
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Chef Maria Loi of the acclaimed NYC restaurant, Loi Estiatorio, shops at the bustling Mina Fruits and Vegetables Market in Abu Dhabi with Nada Elbarshoumi. |
| Sun, Jan 11 | 6:30 P.M. |
Water, Sand, Sun
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Chef Maria Loi brings us to Costa Navarino in the Peloponnese. |
| Wed, Jan 14 | 8:00 P.M. |
Simple Elegance
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Chef Maria Loi brings us to Costa Navarino, one of the most breathtaking locations in the Mediterranean, a special place designed in harmony with the environment. |
| Thu, Jan 15 | 12:30 A.M. |
Simple Elegance
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Chef Maria Loi brings us to Costa Navarino, one of the most breathtaking locations in the Mediterranean, a special place designed in harmony with the environment. |
| Sat, Jan 17 | 3:00 P.M. |
Vibrant Flavors
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Chef Maria Loi of the acclaimed NYC restaurant, Loi Estiatorio, dives into the vibrant flavors of the Emirates with local chef, Abu Halab, who prepares one of his signature dishes, Kamoon Tower, and a quick Baba Ganoush. |
| Sun, Jan 18 | 6:30 P.M. |
Simple Elegance
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Chef Maria Loi brings us to Costa Navarino, one of the most breathtaking locations in the Mediterranean, a special place designed in harmony with the environment. |
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