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, Dec 17	8:00 P.M.	Breakfast The Greek Way NH Create (11.4) 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 NH Create (11.4) 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 NHPBS (11.1) 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 NH Create (11.4) 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 NH Create (11.4) Chef Maria Loi introduces us to the magical island of Corfu.
Thu, Dec 25	12:30 A.M.	Feasting On An Emerald Beach NH Create (11.4) Chef Maria Loi introduces us to the magical island of Corfu.
Sat, Dec 27	3:00 P.M.	A Taste of Home NHPBS (11.1) 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 NH Create (11.4) Chef Maria Loi introduces us to the magical island of Corfu.
Wed, Dec 31	8:00 P.M.	Morning Til Night NH Create (11.4) Chef Maria Loi takes us to the breathtaking and sustainable destination of Costa Navarino.
Thu, Jan 1	12:30 A.M.	Morning Til Night NH Create (11.4) Chef Maria Loi takes us to the breathtaking and sustainable destination of Costa Navarino.
Sat, Jan 3	3:00 P.M.	Tide to Table NHPBS (11.1) 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 NH Create (11.4) Chef Maria Loi takes us to the breathtaking and sustainable destination of Costa Navarino.
Wed, Jan 7	8:00 P.M.	Water, Sand, Sun NH Create (11.4) Chef Maria Loi brings us to Costa Navarino in the Peloponnese.
Thu, Jan 8	12:30 A.M.	Water, Sand, Sun NH Create (11.4) Chef Maria Loi brings us to Costa Navarino in the Peloponnese.
Sat, Jan 10	3:00 P.M.	It's All Green NHPBS (11.1) 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 NH Create (11.4) Chef Maria Loi brings us to Costa Navarino in the Peloponnese.
Wed, Jan 14	8:00 P.M.	Simple Elegance NH Create (11.4) 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 NH Create (11.4) 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 NHPBS (11.1) 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 NH Create (11.4) 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.
Wed, Jan 21	8:00 P.M.	Ode to Capt. Vassilis NH Create (11.4) Chef Maria Loi takes us to one of the most unspoiled and breathtaking landscapes in the Mediterranean, Costa Navarino, to learn about the legacy of Captain Vassilis.
Thu, Jan 22	12:30 A.M.	Ode to Capt. Vassilis NH Create (11.4) Chef Maria Loi takes us to one of the most unspoiled and breathtaking landscapes in the Mediterranean, Costa Navarino, to learn about the legacy of Captain Vassilis.
Sat, Jan 24	3:00 P.M.	Coffee Culture NHPBS (11.1) Chef Maria Loi of the acclaimed NYC restaurant, Loi Estiatorio, learns about the Middle East's rich coffee culture and traditions.
Sun, Jan 25	6:30 P.M.	Ode to Capt. Vassilis NH Create (11.4) Chef Maria Loi takes us to one of the most unspoiled and breathtaking landscapes in the Mediterranean, Costa Navarino, to learn about the legacy of Captain Vassilis.
Wed, Jan 28	8:00 P.M.	Comfort Food The Naxian Way NH Create (11.4) This week, Chef Maria Loi heads to the crown jewel of the Cycladic islands, Naxos.