Antonia Lofaso

Antonia's food is a way to explore her life. Her food elicits a interest that was born from the moment she stepped out of the suburban areas of Long Island and into the multicultural scene of Los Angeles. Carnitas and Cavatellis within the same menu is her belief. In all her dishes she draws a picture which is distinctive and expresses a longing for the old. Inspired by her heritage as an Italian-American, Lofaso opened Scopa Italian Roots in 2013 and was instantly well-received. The interpretation that Lofaso has given to classic Italian is widely praised as one of the most compelling restaurants for Italian food located in Los Angeles. Patrons have described Scopa as an indispensable local institution where Lofaso regularly provides food that is genuine and incredibly satisfying. Lofaso learned from culinary giants who used sophisticated techniques. However, she did not fear taking extraordinary risk to follow her own instincts. She swiftly rose up the ranks of Wolfgang Puck's Spago before moving on to work closely with famous chefs in a variety of Los Angeles kitchens. Lofaso and Sal Aurora partnered in 2011 to open Black Market Liquor Bar Studio City. The Lofaso is now settling in Black Market, and through the alliances she made. Lofaso could find the space to express her creativity that she longed for through this partnership. The goal of Black Market is not to be restricted by any means. The course could begin with dill potatoes chips as well as shishito chillies, then proceed to a Korean chicken dish, meatballs and wings. Antonia is the anchor of this dizzying array. Lofaso assessed her success in the field by her capacity to both understand and be genuine to her audience. Her memorable performances on Top Chef Chicago & Top Chef: All Stars showcased her unique personality in the cooking area. Her talents are apparent in her regular roles as CNBC's Restaurant Startup judge, and on the Food Network's Cutthroat Kitchen Man vs. Child and the ABC's Real O'neals. In 2012, Lofaso collaborated with Penguin to publish"The Busy Mother's Cookbook 100 Cooking Ideas for Delicious homemade Meals, which also tells the story of the challenges she overcame during her time at the prestigious French Culinary Institute, and at the same time caring for her child Xea. Lofaso says that the passion behind all of her accomplishments is rooted in cooking and it's through this vein that she keeps her an eye on the pulse of. Chefletics is revolutionizing chef wear through the combination of style and functionality. The most important thing to Lofaso is sticking to your ideals. To achieve this goal, she has launched Antonia Lofaso Catering, which will convey a more tailored method of providing customers with a distinctly personal experience.