Antonia Lofaso

Antonia Lofaso's cooking offers a chance to discover the depths of her cooking. It is her food that stirs curiosity. It was born after she stepped outside of her Long Island suburbs and entered the rich cultural environment in Los Angeles. Her belief of the fact that cavatelli and carnitas could coexist seamlessly on the same menu conveys a sensibility which is constantly evolving. Her dishes all are based on a singular idea, which is to embrace the current while reminiscing fondly on the past. Inspired by her heritage as an Italian-American, Lofaso established Scopa Italian Roots in 2013 that was immediately a hit. Lofaso has received praise for her interpretation of traditional Italian food. Lofaso is consistently loved by the Scopa's customers because the food is authentic and unmistakably pleasing. Lofaso was trained by renowned chefs to learn their refined techniques. She was also not afraid to make extraordinary decisions to honor her gut instincts. She quickly climbed the ranks at Wolfgang Puck's Spago and went on to revamp several high-profile kitchens in Los Angeles while working closely with numerous celebrities. Lofaso, Sal Aurora, and Mario Guddemi partnered to open Black Market Liquor Bar Studio City in the year 2011. She was able to secure the space in Black Market as well as the partnerships she established. Lofaso had the chance to enjoy the creative freedom she desired. Black Market has no one direction in mind and it is that way. You might start with Dill chips and then Shishitos peppers. Next comes the Korean wings and then the meatballs course. Antonia's distinctive flavors form the foundation of these bold combinations. Lofaso, throughout her professional career, has evaluated her the success of her show by how she knows her target audiences. She also stays in the same place she was. The memorable performances on Top Chef Chicago & Top Chef: All Stars showed her talents outside of the cooking area. The talents of Lofaso are evident in her recurring roles in judge on CNBC's Restaurant Startup judge and 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 Mother's Cookbook 100 Cooking Ideas for Delicious Home-cooked Meals and tells the story of the challenges she overcame during her time at the prestigious French Culinary Institute, and simultaneously raising her daughter Xea. Lofaso maintains that the inspiration behind all of Lofaso's accomplishments is her kitchen. In this way, that she stays on the pulse. Chefletics is revolutionizing chef wear through the combination of style and functionality. Lofaso believes that staying true the vision you have set is essential. To accomplish her goals, she launched Antonia Lofaso Catering. It will allow clients to receive an unrivalled service.