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The Life of Loi: Mediterranean Secrets
Tide to Table
Season 3
Episode 304
Chef Maria Loi of the acclaimed NYC restaurant, Loi Estiatorio, visits a bustling fish market to learn about some of the diverse local fish. Chef Faisal takes Loi to his restaurant, Ryba, where they make a grilled seabass with Emirati spices. Later, they cook aboard a boat while exploring the Abu Dhabi archipelago. Back in Greece, Loi cooks seabass with Greek herbs.
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Chef Loi visits a camel farm & learns about the cultural significance of camel milk.

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Chef Maria Loi & teen chef Ayesha Al Obeidli make a local favorite, Chicken Madrooba.

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Chef Maria Loi serves up traditional Emirati recipes with an international twist.

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Chef Maria Loi meets with renowned chefs to make dishes with a Middle Eastern favorite, dates.

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Chef Loi learns about Mandi, the culturally significant Emirati rice and meat dish.

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Chef Maria Loi travels to the desert cooking delicious local dishes under the stars.

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Chef Maria Loi learns about the customs & traditions of unique spiced coffee in the Middle East.

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Chef Maria Loi cooks up some traditional Emirati dishes with renowned local chefs.

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Chef Loi provides an insider’s look at local produce & plants a tree at Gracia Farm,

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Chef Loi explores the similarities between Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine.

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Chef Loi showcases Middle Eastern dishes that highlight her liquid gold – olive oil.

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Chef Loi visits the Abrahamic Family House and learns about the culinary culture of Abu Dhabi.