Antonia Lofaso

Chef Antonia Lofaso's menu is an invitation to dive into the depths of her personal world. The food she serves evokes curiosity that developed from stepping outside the suburban areas of Long Island and into the multi-cultural landscape of Los Angeles. Carnitas and cavatellis that coexist with each other on a menu is the premise of her beliefs. But what remains at the heart of all her meals is a singular vision towards the future and a longing to remember the old. Inspired by her Italian-American heritage Lofaso established Scopa Italian Roots in 2013 which immediately received a warm welcome. Lofaso is praised for her unique interpretation of Italian culinary traditions. The restaurant is frequently praised by customers of Scopa for providing dishes that are genuine and is incredibly pleasing. Lofaso trained under some of the best chefs in the world as well as learned the most advanced cooking techniques However, she was always willing to go against her desires. She soon rose to the ranks of Wolfgang Puck's Spago, and then went into working closely with celebrity chefs in a number of Los Angeles kitchens. The year 2011 was the year that Lofaso worked alongside 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 the business she had with. Her creative independence was boosted with this partnership. Black Market does not have one direction which is the reason why it was created. The course could start with potato chips dill and Shishito peppers, followed by lobster roll Korean wings, followed by a variety of meatballs. The underlying ingredient in this dazzling assortment of flavours is Antonia. Through her entire career, Lofaso has measured her success by her innate ability to connect with her viewers while staying true to her own personality. She has been a part of a variety of television shows for instance 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 in her role as a judge on CNBC's Restaurant Startup. In 2012, Lofaso joined with Penguin for the release of the Busy Mom's Cookbook 100 Recipes for Quick Delicious homemade Meals, which also tells about the struggles she faced while attending the prestigious French Culinary Institute, and at the same time raising her daughter Xea. Lofaso says that her passion to cook is the main motivation behind her successes. She continues to be at the forefront of her field through keeping an to the latest trends and fashions. Through the Chefletics brand, she is revolutionizing the style of her business by creating clothing for chefs that are elegant and efficient. Lofaso's main concern is to keep true to her vision. This is why, in she created Antonia Lofaso Catering. This gives customers an experience that is completely personal.