Antonia Lofaso

Antonia's Lofaso invites guests to explore her inner world through her food creations. The food she serves stirs curiosity. It was born as she stepped out of her Long Island suburbs and entered the diverse and rich culture in Los Angeles. Cavatelli, carnitas, and various other foods can coexist on one menu. The menu is constantly shifting taste. The dishes she cooks are created by her own perspective for the future while also retaining a nostalgic need for the old. Scopa Italian Roots was opened in 2013 by Lofaso who was influenced by her Italian American heritage. It received an enthusiastic reception. Lofaso's interpretation of old-school Italian is widely praised as one of the most intriguing eateries for Italian cooking that you can find in Los Angeles. Lofaso gets a lot of praise from customers of Scopa for providing food that feels real and utterly tasty. Lofaso trained under famous chefs and learned the latest methods yet she never hesitated to go against her gut instincts. She quickly rose through the ranks at Wolfgang Puck's Spago and then went on to transform various high-profile kitchens of Los Angeles while working closely with numerous celebrities. In the year 2011, Lofaso joined forces with Sal Aurora and Mario Guddemi to debut Black Market Liquor Bar in Studio City. Through Black Market and the business partnerships she formed Lofaso found an appropriate new home. It would provide the creativity Lofaso wanted. Black Market is not constrained by any one direction. And this is exactly what we want. A meal could start with potato chips and peppers shishto. This is followed by Korean wings, meatballs along with lobster rolls. Antonia is the anchor for this bold array of tastes. The success of Lofaso has been judged through her ability to remain true to herself while still knowing her viewers. Her unforgettable performance during Top Chef Chicago and Top Chef: All Stars was a celebration of her distinct personality outside of the kitchen. She also has a talent that keep shining in front of the camera. She is Judge on the CNBC's Restaurant Startup and in regular roles in Food Network's Cutthroat Kitchen Man vs. Child as well as ABC's Real O'neals. Lofaso teamed up along with Penguin in 2012 and published The Busy Mother's Cookbook 100 Recipes to make Delicious homemade Meals. The book contains her personal story of how she dealt with the difficulties of studying at the French Culinary Institute and raising Xea. Lofaso says that the passion to achieve her goals stems from her love for the kitchen, and it's in this way that she has a unwavering fingers on the pulse. Through her Chefletics brand, she's making a difference in the design of her field by designing chefs' wear to be fashionable and practical. The most important thing to Lofaso is sticking to the vision you have set. With her new brand Antonia Lofaso Catering, which will convey a more tailored way of offering customers a the most personal service.