Antonia Lofaso

Antonia's Lofaso invites you to look into her soul through the cuisine she creates. Her food incites curiosity. The interest grew after she stepped outside of the Long Island suburbs and entered the rich and diverse landscape and rich culture of Los Angeles. Carnitas and Cavatellis on the same menu is her belief. But what remains is her distinctive perspective on the future whilst still wishing to reminisce about the old. Scopa Italian Roots, which Lofaso created in 2013 has been well-received since it was inspired by her Italian roots. The old-fashioned Italian interpretation is considered to be one in Los Angeles' most captivating dining establishments. The customers describe Scopa as a vital local institution where Lofaso regularly serves meals that are genuine and incredibly satisfying. Lofaso was a student to chefs, learning the techniques they taught and taking chances. She didn't hesitate to try to learn to trust her gut instinct. She soon rose to the ranks of Wolfgang Puck's Spago after which she went on to work closely with celebrities in various Los Angeles kitchens. Lofaso, Sal Aurora, and Mario Guddemi partnered to open Black Market Liquor Bar Studio City in 2011. Through Black Market and the business partnerships she formed Lofaso found her location. Lofaso could find the space to express her creativity that she was seeking through this collaboration. Black Market is not constrained by any one direction. And that is the intention. It could begin with potato chips and peppers shishito, followed by Korean meatballs, wings along with lobster rolls. Antonia provides the bold variety of tastes. Lofaso's popularity has been measured on her ability to stay true to herself while still knowing her viewers. Apart from her memorable performances for Top Chef Chicago and Top Chef: All Stars, her distinctiveness was praised out of the kitchen. Today she continues to excel on screen, as an CNBC judge, and as a frequent guest in the Food Network's Cutthroat Kitchen Man vs. Child. In 2012 Lofaso worked with Penguin to publish"The Busy Mother's Cookbook 100 Quick Recipes for Delicious Cooking at home Meals The book also tells the story of the challenges she had to overcome while attending the top French Culinary Institute, and while raising her daughter Xea. Lofaso believes that every one of her accomplishments stem from the enthusiasm she has for cooking. It's in this way that Lofaso continues to keep a alert to the latest trends. She is transforming the design by creating chef's wear to be functional and stylish with her own brand Chefletics. The main goal of Lofaso is to remain in line with her mission. This is why, in she has launched Antonia Lofaso Catering. This will provide clients with the most personal service.