The Life of Loi: Mediterranean Secrets

Season 1

Maria Loi, executive chef of the critically acclaimed Loi Estiatorio restaurant in Manhattan, shares thousands of years of knowledge baked into Mediterranean cuisine. Maria takes us island hopping across Greece – from Athens to Naxos to Evia – while learning about local ingredients and serving up the secrets to making some of the region's most classic dishes.

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13 Episodes

In the Shadow of the Acropolis
E1
In the Shadow of the AcropolisIn the shadow of the Acropolis, Chef Maria Loi prepares Mediterranean classics.
Fresh From Farm to Sea
E2
Fresh From Farm to SeaChef Maria Loi travels to Greece’s island where to make dishes for the home kitchen.
Wood-Fired Feasts
E3
Wood-Fired FeastsChef Maria Loi travels to the farmlands of Naxos to cook, drink and dance like the locals.
Down By The Sea
E4
Down By The SeaChef Maria Loi takes us to the historic Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel in Athens.
The Magic of Crete
E5
The Magic of CreteChef Maria Loi travels to Crete to enjoy its flavorful cuisine.
Honey, Honey
E6
Honey, HoneyChef Maria Loi harnesses the power of nature’s sweetest gift, honey.
The Miracle Ingredient: Tomato Paste
E7
The Miracle Ingredient: Tomato PasteChef Maria Loi is inspired by Greece’s miracle ingredient, tomato paste.
The Land of Liquid Gold
E8
The Land of Liquid GoldChef Maria Loi visits olive groves and olive oil producers from Crete to Sparta.
Eat Like Ancient Greek Gods
E9
Eat Like Ancient Greek GodsIn Athens, discover what it means to “eat like the ancient Greek Gods.”
Monemvasia - the Rock
E10
Monemvasia - the RockChef Maria Loi travels to Monemvasia, a stunning Greek town best known as “the rock.”
Think Like a Greek, Cook Like a Greek
E11
Think Like a Greek, Cook Like a GreekChef Maria Loi visits stunning Cape Sounio in Eastern Attica.
The Power of Flour
E12
The Power of FlourChef Maria Loi demonstrates the power of flour in the Greek town of Varnavas.
Breakfast the Greek Way
E13
Breakfast the Greek WayOn Naxos, Chef Maria Loi makes a traditional Kayana (Scrambled Eggs with Tomato)