Antonia Lofaso

The cuisine of Chef Antonia offers an opportunity for you to discover the inner deep. Her food elicits a interest that was born from the moment she stepped beyond the outskirts of Long Island and into the culturally diverse landscape that is Los Angeles. Cavatelli and Carnitas are able to coexist in harmony in the menus, an idea that has developed through time. Her dishes all are based on a singular concept, that is embracing the moment while reminiscing fondly on the old. Inspired by her Italian-American heritage Lofaso launched Scopa Italian Roots in 2013 and was instantly well-received. Lofaso's rendition of old school Italian dishes is among the top restaurants in Los Angeles. Lofaso has been consistently highly acclaimed by patrons of Scopa's because the food is authentic and deliciously enjoyable. Lofaso learned from culinary giants who employed sophisticated methods. However, she didn't hesitate to take extreme risks in order to respect her intuition. She was in close contact with many celebrities and rose rapidly through the ranks in Wolfgang Puck's Spago. In 2011 Lofaso partnered with Sal Aurora and Mario Guddemi to debut Black Market Liquor Bar in Studio City. Lofaso found her place in Black Market, and through the alliances she made. Lofaso could finally enjoy the freedom of expression she had wanted. Black Market is not constrained to a specific direction and that's the goal. It could begin with dill potato chips and shishito peppers, followed by the lobster roll Korean wings and a variety of meatballs. Antonia's vibrant flavors are the base of these bold flavors. Lofaso, throughout her professional career, has evaluated her performance by the degree to which she knows her target audiences. Also, she stays in the same place she was. Her memorable performances in Top Chef Chicago and Top Chef: All Stars showcased her distinctiveness in the kitchen and her talents continue to shine in front of cameras as an expert Judge on the CNBC's Restaurant Startup and in regular role on the Food Network's Cutthroat Kitchen Man vs. Child as well as ABC's Real O'neals. Lofaso joined forces in partnership with Penguin at the end of 2012 in order to launch The Busy Mother's Cookbook, 100 Recipes to prepare Delicious Home-cooked Meals. The book contains her personal story of the challenges she encountered while going to the French Culinary Institute and raising her daughter Xea. Lofaso says that the inspiration behind all of her success comes from the kitchen. This is the way she keeps a pulse of the latest happenings. Through the Chefletics brand, she's changing the look of the industry, by creating clothing for chefs that is stylish and also serves a functionality. Lofaso cares about being true to yourself and your ideals. To achieve this, she has launched Antonia Lofaso Catering. The brand will provide a tailored experience to clients.