Antonia Lofaso

Antonia's Lofaso invites guests to look into her soul by the food she cooks. The food she creates is a result of her fascination with the cultural aspects of Los Angeles, which was ignited by a trip to Los Angeles from Long Island's suburbs. The belief in the idea that cavatelli and carnitas are able to coexist seamlessly on the same menu conveys a sensibility which continues to evolve. Every dish she serves is inspired by a distinct vision for the future, but also with a nostalgic look at the old. Motivated by her American-born Italian heritage, Lofaso launched Scopa Italian Roots in 2013 which was immediately well received. The restaurant's take on old-school Italian is widely praised for being among the most compelling restaurants for Italian cooking in Los Angeles. Customers have described Scopa as a vital local institution where Lofaso regularly provides food that is authentic and undeniably satiating. Lofaso was a student of legendary chefs and absorbed their sophisticated techniques but she never hesitated of taking risks that were too high to honor her instincts. She rose quickly through the ranks of Wolfgang Puck's Spago and then went on to revamp several high-profile kitchens located in Los Angeles while working closely with numerous celebrities. Lofaso created Black Market Liquor Bar with Sal Aurora and Mario Guddemi in Studio City, California. Lofaso's home was found in Black Market Liquor Bar and her business partnerships. Lofaso could find the space to be creative that she desired through this collaboration. Black Market doesn't have one distinct focus. It's their goal. It could start with potato chips dill, shishito chilies and then proceed to a Korean chicken dish, meatballs and wings. Antonia is the center of this dazzling assortment. The success of Lofaso has been judged through her ability to remain honest with herself, while understanding her audience. The Top Chef Chicago episode and Top Chef: All Stars demonstrated her capability to communicate herself outside the cooking environment. In the years since she's maintained her professional career before cameras with judge on CNBC's Restaurant Startup Judge, as well as recurring appearances on Food Network's Cutthroat Kitchen Man vs. Child. Lofaso has teamed up with Penguin for the release of The Busy Mom's Cookbook 100 recipes for Fast Delicious homemade Meals in 2012. This book also reveals the story of her struggle as a mother of Xea as well as her studies at the French Culinary Institute. Lofaso states that her love to cook is the main for her accomplishments. She stays on top of things by keeping a close to the latest trends and fashions. Chefletics has revolutionized chef attire by blending style with function. Lofaso cares about remaining true to your values and your ideals. To accomplish this, she has launched Antonia Lofaso Catering. The new business will give customized experience for customers.