'74Escape

In the eleventh episode, Vera Loulou interviews Tom Aikens, one of the UK’s most acclaimed and inspirational chefs, still holding the record as the youngest chef to gain two Michelin-stars. Tom talks to Vera about growing up in Norfolk with a large back garden where his mother grew their own fruits and vegetables, the influence of France which he visited every year, the path he followed while becoming a chef, his philosophy and experiences, effects of COVID-19, and everything in between.

In the tenth episode, Vera Loulou interviews Carlo Bernardini, an executive chef, who mastered the art of Italian cooking at a young age. He ventured into other cuisines and worked with world-famous chefs in London, New York, San Francisco, Singapore, Tokyo before settling in Turkey over 20 years ago to create unforgettable feasts for his clients. Carlo talks to Vera about growing up in Venice, seafood and local dishes, cooking for royalty, his inspirations, effects of COVID-19, and everything in between.

In the ninth episode, Vera Loulou interviews Gennady Jozefavichus, a food and travel writer, who is a published author and has contributed to numerous publications including Conde Nast, Tatler, Vogue, and GQ. He has visited approximately 140 countries and countless restaurants. Vera and Gennady talk about Gennady’s journey from economics to culinary, his transition to being a food and travel writer, his inspirations, traveling, effects of COVID-19, and everything in between.

In the eighth episode, Vera Loulou interviews João Grinspum Ferraz, a historian and political scientist, who curated the “Museu do Pão” (Bread Museum) in addition to several curatorial works for art exhibitions. He also created and directed the documentary “A Terra eo Prato” (Behind the Plate) and established a home/closed door restaurant Casa do Carbonara. They talk about João’s family’s impact on his culinary journey, travelling, his favorite chefs and artists, his inspirations, effects of COVID-19, and everything in between.

In the seventh episode of ‘Meet the designers!’ hosted by Öykü Baştaş, we meet the founder and designer of Siedres, Ceylan Türkkan. SIEDRES is an independent fashion brand catering to the contemporary wardrobe with soul. Tune in to hear about Ceylin's inspirations, her travels and the story of Siedres.

In the sixth episode of ‘Meet the designers!’ hosted by Öykü Baştaş, we meet the founder and designer of jewelry brand Fidelle, Defne Granit. Tune in to hear about Defne's inspirations, her travels and the story of Fidelle.

In this episode Vera Loulou interviews Manolis Stithos, a Greek chef who is the Executive Pastry & Bakery Chef of the 2 Michelin star “Funky Gourmet” restaurant in Athens and also working with the famous top Greek Pastry Chef Stelios Parliaros at his pastry shop “Sweet Alchemy” also in Athens. Manolis also is presenting his own seminars, workshops and masterclasses. Together with Vera they talk about his culinary journey from volleyball to pastry, his inspirations, effects of COVID-19, and everything in between.

In the fourth episode of ‘Meet the designers!’ hosted by Öykü Baştaş, we meet the founder and designer at LAR Studio, Laris Alara Kilimci. Tune in to hear about Laris' inspirations, her travels, and the story of LAR Studio! 

In this episode, Vera Loulou interviews Bruno Verjus, chef and owner of Michelin-starred "Table by Bruno Verjus" in Paris. Bruno Verjus is a chef, poet, and philosopher. Together with Vera, they talk about Paris, having a holistic approach to food and nourishment and the effects of COVID-19.

In the fifth episode of ‘74Escape x Breaking Bread with Vera Loulou, Vera interviews Tom Halpin, Australian chef, and owner of Tom’s Takeaway. They talk about his culinary journey from Australia to Copenhagen and finally Russia, his new projects and inspirations, picking strawberries, and everything in between.