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# In the Shadow of the Acropolis
- URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/life-loi-mediterranean-secrets/episode/in-the-shadow-of-the-acropolis-s9c5lc/
- Published: 2024-04-02T23:17:33.000Z
- Updated: 2025-08-22T06:18:25.000Z
- Description: In the shadow of the Acropolis, Chef Maria Loi prepares Mediterranean classics.
- Author: Cascade PBS Staff
- Tags: The Life of Loi: Mediterranean Secrets, Season 1, Episode 101, #ZZZ_Episode_244bfd3a-7356-4167-8527-9e1e29441d45, #episode, #ZZZ_Show_a5e5b6b2-55a9-4147-b8b4-bd64d60e03c9, #geo-us, #v1.16

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).