Antonia Lofaso

Antonia's cuisine is a means to get inside her world. It is her food that stirs curiosity. It was born after she stepped outside of the Long Island suburbs and entered the culturally diverse scene in Los Angeles. Cavatellis and carnitas coexisting on the same menu is her ideology. All of her meals she draws a picture that is unique and reflects an ache for the old. 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 version of traditional Italian cuisine is one of the most sought-after restaurants in Los Angeles. Lofaso consistently serves excellent meals at Scopa which is a favorite of the neighborhood. Customers describe it as authentic and satisfying. Lofaso learned from culinary giants who employed sophisticated methods. She did not fear taking extraordinary risk to follow her intuition. She was in close contact with many famous people and quickly rose through the ranks of Wolfgang Puck's Spago. Lofaso, Sal Aurora, and Mario Guddemi partnered to open Black Market Liquor Bar Studio City in 2011. The Lofaso is now settling at Black Market, and through the alliances she made. Lofaso could achieve the creativity she craved by working with her. Black Market's intention is not to limit itself by any means. A meal could start with potato chips and peppers Dill. Then it's Korean wings and meatballs. Antonia's distinctive flavors form the basis of these daring combinations. Lofaso in her entire career, has judged her the success of her show by how she understands her viewers. Also, she stays true to who she is. Apart from her memorable performances on Top Chef Chicago and Top Chef: All Stars, her uniqueness was also celebrated in other areas, beyond the kitchen. Today she is still awe-inspiring on the screen in her role as judge on CNBC judge and recurring role on The Food Network's Cutthroat Kitchen Man vs. Child. Lofaso teamed with Penguin to publish The Busy mom's Cookbook 100 recipes for Fast Delicious Home Cooked Meals in 2012. This cookbook also tells about the struggles she faced when raising Xea and pursuing her studies at her school, the French Culinary Institute. Lofaso says that the passion behind all of her accomplishments comes from the heart of the kitchen, and it's because of this that she has a a firm finger on the pulse. Chefletics, her new brand that is changing the way chefs dress. It is a blend of style and functionality. Lofaso believes in remaining true to your values and your goals. In order to achieve this, she's launched Antonia Lofaso Catering. The new business will give personalized experience for clients.