Antonia Lofaso

Chef Antonia Lofaso's food is an opportunity to delve into deep into her inner world. The curiosity in her grew after she moved from the Long Island suburbs to explore the vast cultural diversity in Los Angeles. Cavatelli and Carnitas can be found to live in harmony on the menu, an assumption that has developed over the years. But what remains with her food is an unifying view of the future that longingly remembers the previous. Scopa Italian Roots is a restaurant which was established by Lofaso in 2013. It was founded by the chef as a result of her Italian-American background. Lofaso has been praised for her unique interpretation of Italian cuisine. Patrons have described Scopa as an essential neighborhood staple where Lofaso consistently offers food that is genuine and incredibly satisfying. Lofaso took her cues from the greats of culinary with sophisticated cooking techniques. However, she was not afraid to take huge risks in order to respect her instincts. She quickly rose through the ranks at Wolfgang Puck's Spago and was able to revamp several high-profile kitchens in Los Angeles while working closely with numerous celebrities. Lofaso established Black Market Liquor Bar with Sal Aurora and Mario Guddemi in Studio City, California. She was able to secure the space within Black Market as well as the alliances she created. Lofaso had the chance to enjoy the creativity she had always desired. Black Market has no one plan in sight and that's the way it goes. The course could start with chips of dill potato and shishito chili peppers. Then it's the lobster roll Korean wings and a variety of meatballs. Antonia's vibrant flavors are the basis of these daring combination. In her long career Lofaso has measured her success by her innate ability to connect with her viewers and remain authentic to her personality. Her unforgettable performance of Top Chef Chicago and Top Chef: All Stars showcased her individuality outside the kitchen, and her skills are still shining in front of the camera, as a judge on CNBC's Restaurant Startup and recurring roles on The Food Network's Cutthroat Kitchen Man vs. Child and ABC's Real O'neals. In 2012 Lofaso was a part of Penguin to publish"The Busy Mother's Cookbook 100 Recipes for Quick Delicious Home-cooked Meals and describes the challenges she overcame during her time at the prestigious French Culinary Institute, and at the same time raising her daughter Xea. Lofaso maintains that the source of all her accomplishments is her kitchen. In this way, that she stays on pulse. Chefletics, her new brand has revolutionized the way chefs dress. The brand combines fashion with practicality. Lofaso believes in staying true to you and your vision. To achieve this, she has launched Antonia Lofaso Catering. The new business will give customized experience for customers.