Antonia Lofaso

Antonia's Lofaso invites you explore her inner world through her cuisine. The food she creates comes from her interest in the culture of Los Angeles, which was ignited by a trip to Los Angeles from Long Island's suburbs. Cavatellis and carnitas coexisting in the same dish is her ideology. Every dish she serves is filled with her unique vision for the future, but also with a nostalgic look at the past. Scopa Italian Roots is a restaurant founded by Lofaso in the year 2013. The restaurant was opened by her due to her American-born Italian heritage. Lofaso's take on old-school Italian has been called the one of Los Angeles' most compelling Italian eateries. Lofaso consistently serves excellent food at Scopa which is a favorite of the neighborhood. The patrons call it authentic and satiating. Lofaso was a student of legendary chefs and absorbed their sophisticate techniques but she never hesitated to make bold decisions in order to follow her intuition. She swiftly rose up the ranks of Wolfgang Puck's Spago before moving further to collaborate with celebs in several Los Angeles kitchens. Lofaso and Sal Aurora partnered in 2011 to open Black Market Liquor Bar Studio City. Lofaso found her place at Black Market, and through her partnerships she has created. Lofaso achieved the creative spirit she desired through her collaboration. Black Market is not constrained by one definitive direction which is exactly what the idea. The first course could be dill chips, then shishitos peppers. Then comes an Korean Wing, and lastly meatballs. Antonia is the linchpin of this dazzling variety. Lofaso measured her professional success by her capacity to both understand and be genuine to her audience. Her memorable performances in Top Chef Chicago and Top Chef: All Stars highlighted her individuality outside the kitchen, and her skills remain in the spotlight of the camera, as an expert judge on CNBC's Restaurant Startup and recurring appearances on Food Network's Cutthroat Kitchen Man vs. Child and ABC's Real O'neals. In 2012 Lofaso collaborated with Penguin to publish The Busy Mom's Cookbook 100 Recipes for Quick Delicious Home-cooked Meals The book also describes the obstacles she faced while studying at the elite French Culinary Institute, and while raising her daughter Xea. Lofaso maintains that the driving force behind her successes is the kitchen she uses. In this way, that she stays on pulse. Chefletics the brand she has created, is revolutionizing how chefs dress. It is a blend of style and functionality. Lofaso's main concern is staying true to her vision. To achieve this goal she has launched Antonia Lofaso Catering. This gives customers the most personal service.