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Athens Reinvented

Season 2 Episode 213 | 26m 46s

Chef Maria Loi travels to Athens to explore the culinary scene savored by Athenians. Maria meets with Chef Christos Bouboulis to make a Spit Roasted Lamb. And later, under the light of the Acropolis, she joins Chef Thodoris Afentakis to make a delicious Celery Root Soup. Back in New York, Maria creates simple and tasty dishes inspired by her travels: Lamb Souvlaki and Roasted Cauliflower Soup.

Aired: 04/26/24
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
Extras
Chef Maria Loi cooks up some classic Greek dishes on the beach in Costa Navarino.
In Athens, discover what it means to “eat like the ancient Greek Gods.”
Chef Maria Loi travels to Monemvasia, a stunning Greek town best known as “the rock.”
Chef Maria Loi visits stunning Cape Sounio in Eastern Attica.
Chef Maria Loi visits olive groves and olive oil producers from Crete to Sparta.
On Naxos, Chef Maria Loi makes a traditional Kayana (Scrambled Eggs with Tomato)
Chef Maria Loi demonstrates the power of flour in the Greek town of Varnavas
Chef Maria Loi takes us to the historic Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel in Athens.
Chef Maria Loi travels to Crete to enjoy its flavorful cuisine.
Chef Maria Loi harnesses the power of nature’s sweetest gift, honey.
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