Antonia Lofaso

Antonia's Lofaso invites you look into her soul through her cuisine. Her interest in food when she moved from suburban Long Island to the diverse scene and diverse landscape of Los Angeles. Cavatellis and carnitas co-existing within the same menu is the premise of her beliefs. All of her dishes are formed by a distinct idea of the future but also with a desire for the previous. Inspired by her Italian-American heritage Lofaso launched Scopa Italian Roots in 2013 which immediately received a warm welcome. Lofaso's old-school Italian style is widely considered to be one among Los Angeles' most captivating restaurant experiences. Lofaso gets a lot of praise from guests of Scopa's restaurant for its meals that feel genuine and is incredibly tasty. Lofaso trained under legendary chefs and learned their sophisticate techniques but she never hesitated to make bold decisions to honor her instincts. She swiftly rose up the ranks of Wolfgang Puck's Spago and then went on to revamp several high-profile kitchens in Los Angeles while working closely with numerous celebrities. The year 2011 was the year that Lofaso worked along with Sal Aurora and Mario Guddemi to open Black Market Liquor Bar in Studio City. Lofaso's home was found in Black Market Liquor Bar and her business relationships. It would provide the creativity Lofaso wanted. Black Market does not have any one specific direction, and that's what it is designed to do. It could begin by serving dill potato chips or shishito peppers followed by a lobster roll Korean wings and a succession of meatballs. Antonia is the linchpin of this menu. In her long career Lofaso has measured her achievements with her innate capacity to connect with her viewers while being true to her personality. Her unforgettable performance of Top Chef Chicago and Top Chef: All Stars was a celebration of her individuality outside the kitchen, and her skills continue to shine in front of the camera, as a panelist on CNBC's Restaurant Startup as well as in recurring roles in Food Network's Cutthroat Kitchen Man vs. Child as well as ABC's Real O'neals. In 2012 Lofaso collaborated with Penguin to release"The Busy Mother's Cookbook 100 Quick Recipes for Delicious Cooking at home Meals, which also tells about the struggles she had to overcome while attending the elite French Culinary Institute, and also raising her child Xea. Lofaso claims that her enthusiasm in cooking is the primary motivation behind her successes. She remains ahead of the curve by keeping a close attention to trends and fashion. She has revolutionized the industry's design by creating chef's wear to be functional and stylish, through her brand Chefletics. What's important to Lofaso is adhering to the vision you have set. With her new brand Antonia Lofaso Catering, which will convey a more tailored way of offering customers a distinct and personal experiences.