Antonia Lofaso

Chef Antonia Lofaso's culinary creations are an invitation to explore deep into her inner world. Her food is a result of her fascination with the cultural aspects in Los Angeles, which was inspired by a visit in Los Angeles from Long Island's suburbs. Her belief of the fact that cavatelli and carnitas could coexist effortlessly on a menu reveals a taste that is constantly evolving. All of her dishes share a single idea, which is to embrace the current while reminiscing fondly on the past. Scopa Italian Roots was opened in 2013 by Lofaso who was influenced from her Italian American heritage. The restaurant received the warmest welcome. The restaurant's take on old-school Italian has been acclaimed as one of the top eateries for Italian cuisine located in Los Angeles. The customers have described Scopa as an indispensable neighborhood staple where Lofaso consistently provides food that is authentic and undeniably satiating. Lofaso was a student of legendary chefs and learned their sophisticated methods however she wasn't afraid of taking risks that were too high to honor her instincts. She quickly rose through the ranks of Wolfgang Puck's Spago after which she went further to collaborate with famous chefs in a variety of Los Angeles kitchens. In the year 2011, Lofaso joined forces along with Sal Aurora and Mario Guddemi to open Black Market Liquor Bar in Studio City. Lofaso had found home at Black Market. Lofaso would find the freedom to create the work she wanted through the collaboration. Black Market has no one idea in its head and is the same way. You might start with dill chips, then shishitos peppers. Then comes an Korean wing and finally meatballs. Antonia's bold flavors are the foundation of these bold combination. Lofaso in her entire professional career, has evaluated her performance by the degree to which she is able to comprehend her audiences. Also, she stays true to who she is. Her memorable performances in Top Chef Chicago and Top Chef: All Stars showcased her uniqueness outside of the kitchen and her talents remain in the spotlight of the camera, as a panelist on CNBC's Restaurant Startup and recurring role on the Food Network's Cutthroat Kitchen Man vs. Child as well as ABC's Real O'neals. In 2012 Lofaso collaborated with Penguin to release"The Busy Mother's Cookbook 100 recipes for quick Delicious Home-cooked Meals The book also recounts the challenges she overcame during her time at the prestigious French Culinary Institute, and while raising her daughter Xea. Lofaso says that the passion for her achievements comes from the heart of the kitchen and it is because of this that she keeps her to keep her finger on the pulse. Chefletics is her brand new that is changing the way chefs dress. It combines style with functionality. Lofaso's main concern is to remain committed to her goals. With this in mind, she launched Antonia Lofaso Catering. This provides customers with the most personal service.