Antonia Lofaso

Chef Antonia Lofaso's culinary creations are an invitation to explore deeper into the depths of her interior world. Her interest in food after moving from the suburbs of Long Island to the diverse cultures in Los Angeles. Cavatellis and carnitas mingling in the same dish is her ideology. All of her dishes share a single vision, embracing the present while reminiscing fondly on the previous. Scopa Italian Roots was opened in 2013 by Lofaso and is influenced with her Italian American roots. The restaurant was greeted with the warmest welcome. The restaurant's take on traditional Italian is widely praised for being among the best eateries for Italian cuisine located in Los Angeles. Lofaso consistently serves excellent meals at Scopa it is a local favorite. The patrons call it authentic and satiating. Lofaso studied under the best chefs to master their techniques. She was also not afraid making bold choices to honor her gut instincts. She was in close contact with many famous people and quickly rose through the ranks of Wolfgang Puck's Spago. Lofaso launched Black Market Liquor Bar with Sal Aurora and Mario Guddemi in Studio City, California. The Lofaso had found a home at Black Market. Her creative independence would be fostered with this partnership. Black Market is not constrained by a single direction, which is exactly what the idea. This course would begin with potato chips flavored with dill Shishito peppers and follow up with Korean wings. The underlying ingredient in this dazzling array of flavors is Antonia. Lofaso has, over the course of her career, has measured success by how well she is able to comprehend her audiences. She also stays true to who she is. She has been a part of a variety of television shows like Top Chef Chicago, Top Chef: All Stars as well as Cutthroat Kitchen Man vs. Child on The Food Network and ABC's Real O'neals. Her talents are still being showcased as a judge on the CNBC's Restaurant Startup. Lofaso teamed up together with Penguin in 2012 to release The Busy Mom's Cookbook, 100 Recipes for Delicious home-cooked Meals. The book tells her story about the challenges she encountered while attending the French Culinary Institute and raising her daughter Xea. Lofaso says that the passion for her achievements originates from the kitchen and it is through this vein that she continues to have to keep her finger on the pulse. Through the Chefletics brand, she's altering the appearance of the industry, by creating chefwear for both style and function. Lofaso's main concern is to remain in line with her mission. In this regard she has launched Antonia Lofaso Catering. This will provide clients with the most personal service.