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.
| Sat, Feb 14 | 3:00 P.M. |
A Date with a Date in the Desert
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Chef Maria Loi of the acclaimed NYC restaurant, Loi Estiatorio, visits the serene Al Ain Oasis to learn about the different types of dates grown there. |
| Sun, Feb 15 | 6:30 P.M. |
A Family Affair
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Chef Maria Loi takes us to Naxos, known for its beautiful villages, artisanal crafts and cuisine, and wonderful people. |
| Wed, Feb 18 | 8:00 P.M. |
The Unknown Mykonos
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Chef Maria Loi takes us to Mykonos, one of the most famous islands in the world, to share with us the unknown side to this popular tourist destination. |
| Thu, Feb 19 | 12:30 A.M. |
The Unknown Mykonos
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Chef Maria Loi takes us to Mykonos, one of the most famous islands in the world, to share with us the unknown side to this popular tourist destination. |
| Sat, Feb 21 | 3:00 P.M. |
A Twist On Tradition
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Chef Maria Loi of the acclaimed NYC restaurant, Loi Estiatorio, visits Chef Mariam Al Mansoori, known for blending traditional Emirati recipes with international flavors. |
| Sun, Feb 22 | 6:30 P.M. |
The Unknown Mykonos
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Chef Maria Loi takes us to Mykonos, one of the most famous islands in the world, to share with us the unknown side to this popular tourist destination. |
| Wed, Feb 25 | 8:00 P.M. |
The Handmade Island
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Chef Maria Loi takes us to Tinos, the secret soul of Greece. |
| Thu, Feb 26 | 12:30 A.M. |
The Handmade Island
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Chef Maria Loi takes us to Tinos, the secret soul of Greece. |
| Sun, Mar 1 | 6:30 P.M. |
The Handmade Island
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Chef Maria Loi takes us to Tinos, the secret soul of Greece. |
| Wed, Mar 4 | 8:00 P.M. |
Classic Corfu
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Chef Maria Loi travels to Athens to explore the culinary scene savored by Athenians. |
| Thu, Mar 19 | 12:30 A.M. |
Athens Reinvented
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Chef Maria Loi travels to Athens to explore the culinary scene savored by Athenians. |
| Thu, Mar 19 | 10:30 A.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. |
| Sat, Mar 21 | 3:00 P.M. |
Rising Stars
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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
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Chef Maria Loi travels to Athens to explore the culinary scene savored by Athenians. |
| Wed, Mar 25 | 8:00 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. |
| Thu, Mar 26 | 12:30 A.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. |
| Thu, Mar 26 | 10:30 A.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. |
| Sat, Mar 28 | 3:00 P.M. |
Camel Magic
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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. |
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