Antonia Lofaso

Chef Antonia Lofaso's culinary creations are an invitation to dive into the depths of her personal world. The food she creates is a result of her curiosity about the culture that is Los Angeles, which was sparked by a trip in Los Angeles from Long Island's suburbs. Her belief that cavatelli and carnitas can co-exist seamlessly on the same menu conveys a sensibility which evolves constantly. All of her dishes are filled with her unique vision for the future, while also reminiscing about the past. Scopa Italian Roots is a restaurant which was established by Lofaso in the year 2013. It was founded by the chef as a result of her heritage as an Italian-American. Lofaso's rendition of old school Italian cuisine is one of the top restaurants in Los Angeles. Customers describe Scopa as a vital neighborhood staple where Lofaso consistently offers food that is authentic and undeniably satiating. Lofaso was an apprentice of culinary experts taking their tips and taking risks. She never hesitated to do so to follow her intuition. She worked closely with many famous people and quickly rose through the ranks at Wolfgang Puck's Spago. Lofaso launched Black Market Liquor Bar with Sal Aurora and Mario Guddemi in Studio City, California. Through Black Market and the business alliances she created, Lofaso was able to find her new home. Lofaso achieved the creativity she craved by working with her. Black Market doesn't have one specific direction. That is their intention. The course could start with potato chips dill and shishito peppers followed by the lobster roll Korean wings, and then a series of meatballs. The underlying ingredient in this dazzling variety of tastes is Antonia. Throughout her career Lofaso has judged her accomplishment with her exceptional ability to understand her audience while staying true to her own personality. The memorable performances on Top Chef Chicago & Top Chef: All Stars highlighted her talents outside of the kitchen. The talents of Lofaso are apparent in her regular roles as a judge on CNBC's Restaurant Startup judge, and on Food Network's Cutthroat Kitchen Man vs. Child & ABC's Real O'neals. Lofaso teamed with Penguin for the release of The Busy Mom's Cookbook - 100 Recipes For Fast Delicious Home Cooked Meals in 2012. This cookbook also tells about her struggles when raising Xea as well as her studies at The French Culinary Institute. Lofaso believes that the main inspiration behind all of Lofaso's successes is the kitchen she uses. It's through this vein that she stays in the pulse. Chefletics the brand she has created has revolutionized the way chefs dress. It is a blend of style and functionality. Lofaso is determined to stay true to the goals of her customers. She has created Antonia Lofaso Catering to help to achieve this.