Antonia Lofaso

The culinary offerings of Chef Antonia will entice you to discover the inner deep. The cuisine she prepares stirs up a fascination that developed from stepping outside the outskirts of Long Island and into the multicultural landscape of Los Angeles. Carnitas and Cavatellis within the same menu is the premise of her beliefs. All of her dishes are inspired by her unique perspective for the future while also retaining a nostalgic need for the past. Scopa Italian Roots was opened in 2013 by Lofaso who was inspired to her Italian American roots. The restaurant was greeted with the warmest welcome. Lofaso's take on old-fashioned Italian has been hailed as one of the top eateries for Italian cooking that you can find in Los Angeles. Many of the patrons have described Scopa as an indispensable neighborhood staple where Lofaso consistently serves meals that are delicious and unquestionably satisfying. Lofaso apprenticed under culinary legends and absorbed their sophisticated techniques however she wasn't afraid in taking on extreme risks in order to follow her intuition. She swiftly rose up the ranks at Wolfgang Puck's Spago and was able to transform various high-profile kitchens in Los Angeles while working closely with many high-profile celebrities. Lofaso and Sal Aurora partnered in 2011 in order to establish Black Market Liquor Bar Studio City. Lofaso's house was discovered in Black Market Liquor Bar and her business partnerships. The partnership would allow for the creativity Lofaso longed for. Black Market has no one plan in sight and that's the way it goes. It could begin with potatoes chips, peppers and Shishito. Then, Korean meatballs, wings or lobster rolls. Antonia is the star in this lavish array. Through her entire career, Lofaso has measured her successes on the basis of her natural ability to understand her audience while being true to her personal style. Her famous performance in Top Chef Chicago and Top Chef: All Stars celebrated her individuality outside the kitchen and her talents continue to shine in front of the camera. She is jury member on CNBC's Restaurant Startup and in her recurring role 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 Cooking at home Meals and tells about the struggles she faced while attending the elite French Culinary Institute, and at the same time raising her daughter Xea. Lofaso believes that her accomplishments stem from the enthusiasm she has for the kitchen. It is in this way that Lofaso keeps a eye on trends. Chefletics the brand she has created that is revolutionizing the design of chefwear by combining style with practicality. The most important thing to Lofaso is adhering to your vision with this goal, she has launched Antonia Lofaso Catering, which provides a more personalized service to provide customers with a the most personal service.