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The Life of Loi: Mediterranean Secrets

In the Shadow of the Acropolis

Usher in the new year, and your health with a brand new 13 part National Public television series, The Life of Loi: Mediterranean Secrets, with chef, Maria Loi, of the critically acclaimed restaurant, Loi Estiatorio, in Manhattan. Known as the Julia Child of Greece, Maria shares thousands of years of knowledge baked into Mediterranean cuisine as she takes us island hopping across Greece.

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In the Shadow of the Acropolis

Season 1 Episode 101 | 26m 46s | CC

On the rooftop of the Hotel Grande Bretagne, located in the heart of Athens and in the shadow of the Acropolis, Chef Maria Loi joins Michelin-starred chef, Asterios Koustoudis, to prepare some Mediterranean classics: Melitzanosalata (Eggplant Salad) and Spanakoryzo (Spinach Rice). Back in New York, Chef Loi serves Melitzanovarkoules (Eggplant Boats), and Soupa Spanakoryzo (Spinach and Rice Soup).

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