A Fine Line

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A Fine Line

Q&A filmmaker Joanna James, film subject chef Valerie James, author & chef Maria Loi with JBFC Programmer Karen Sloe Goodman

CELEBRATING WOMEN CHEFS!

In this timely documentary, filmmaker Joanna James explores why only 6% of head chefs and restaurant owners are women, and spotlights the national conversation relating to equal pay, workplace harassment, parental leave, and career advancement. James recounts her own single mother’s successes and struggles as a local small town chef and restaurateur and features insightful interviews with world-renowned chefs including Emmy Award-winning TV Host Lidia Bastianich, Two Michelin Star Chef April Bloomfield, First Female Iron Chef Cat Cora, the Ambassador of Greek Gastronomy and celebrated Author & Chef Maria Loi, and many more.

Q&A filmmaker Joanna James, film subject chef Valerie James, author & chef Maria Loi with JBFC Programmer Karen Sloe Goodman

Joanna James is a journalist, producer and editor. A Fine Line is her first feature film.

Film subject Valerie James is chef and owner of Val’s Restaurant in Holden, Massachusetts.

Chef/Restaurateur Maria Loi opened her newest NYC restaurant Loi Estiatorio in February, 2015 to great acclaim. Appointed the official Ambassador of Greek Gastronomy—twice—by the Chef’s Club of Greece, Chef Loi had her own TV show on PBS, “Cooking with Loi,” and has published 35 books on cooking, including her latest The Greek Diet (Harper Collins). Chef Loi is deeply involved in Greek and American causes that care for children in need, and founded Elpida (the Greek word meaning “hope”), a foundation to support children with cancer. She has her own Greek food line at Whole Foods Market, and keeps a namesake restaurant back home in Nafpaktos, Greece.

Book Sale and signing with author Chef Maria Loi and The Greek Diet (Harper Collins). Books courtesy of the Village Bookstore.

This event is Priority Purchase. Members at the Film Buff level and above LOG IN now to purchase tickets. Any remaining tickets will go on sale Monday, Mar. 19 at noon. Call membership at 914.773.7663, ext 6 to join or upgrade today for the next Priority Purchase!

Film + Q&A: $10 (member), $15 (nonmember)

Film + Q&A + Tasting Reception $45 (member), $50 (nonmember)

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Celebrating Women Chefs and Greek Cuisine

Limited tickets available for a sampling of Chef Maria Loi’s vibrant Greek cuisine.

Book Sale and signing with author Chef Maria Loi and The Greek Diet (Harper Collins).

Featuring a tasting menu of Chef Maria Loi’s signature healthful Greek recipes. Greek food ambassador, author, and healthy lifestyle expert Chef Maria Loi opened her renowned NYC restaurant Loi Estiatorio two years ago, featuring Classic Greek dishes and Maria’s own specialties based on her culinary philosophy. With Loi, modern knowledge and ancient lore are carefully blended to create a new brand of “soul” food—dining that is as good for your soul as it is for your body—incorporating a healthy, tasty Mediterranean diet of olive oil, yogurt, wine, herbs and spices, beans, nuts, seafood and other proteins, fruits and vegetables which all come together to exemplify the vibrant flavors of Greek cuisine.

This event is Priority Purchase. Members at the Film Buff level and above LOG IN now to purchase tickets. Any remaining tickets will go on sale Monday, Mar. 19 at noon. Call membership at 914.773.7663, ext 6 to join or upgrade today for the next Priority Purchase!

This film is part of the Film to Table series.



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