Antonia Lofaso

Antonia Lofaso's cuisine offers a chance to discover the possibilities within her. She began to be interested in food after moving from the suburbs of Long Island to the diverse cultural landscape that is Los Angeles. Cavatelli, carnitas, and various other cuisines can be found within a menu. This is a constantly shifting taste. What remains is her singular vision of the future while looking back to the past. Scopa Italian Roots is a restaurant founded by Lofaso in 2013. It was founded by the chef because of her American-born Italian heritage. The restaurant's take on old-school Italian has been acclaimed as one of the most compelling eateries for Italian cooking located in Los Angeles. Lofaso has been described by many as a local restaurant that consistently serves meals that are delicious, authentic and inviting. Lofaso studied under the best chefs to acquire their specialized methods. However, she was not afraid making bold choices to honor her gut instincts. She quickly rose through the ranks at Wolfgang Puck's Spago and was able to revamp several high-profile kitchens of Los Angeles while working closely with numerous celebrities. In the year 2011, Lofaso joined forces with Sal Aurora and Mario Guddemi to debut Black Market Liquor Bar in Studio City. Through Black Market and the business collaborations she set up, she found a home. Lofaso was able to achieve the creative spirit she desired by working with her. Black Market has no one idea in its head and is the same way. It could begin with dill potato chips and shishito peppers, followed by a lobster roll Korean wings and a variety of meatballs. Antonia Chef Antonia Lofaso's vision behind this menu filled with mouthwatering and strong flavors, is the anchor of everything. Lofaso evaluated her career success in part by her ability to be able to comprehend and appear authentic to her audiences. Famous appearances in Top Chef Chicago & Top Chef: All Stars highlighted her talents outside of the cooking area. Her talents are evident in her recurring roles as a CNBC's Restaurant Startup judge as well as on The Food Network's Cutthroat Kitchen Man vs. Child and ABC's Real O'neals. Lofaso released The Busy Mother's Cookbook 100 Simple and Delicious recipes in 2012, with Penguin. The book also tells the story of her challenges during her time at The French Culinary Institute. She also raised her daughter Xea also. Lofaso believes that the main inspiration behind all of Lofaso's successes is the kitchen she uses. It's through this vein she is always on the pulse. Chefletics the brand she has created that is changing the way chefs dress. It is a blend of style and functionality. Lofaso is a firm believer that adhering to the way you see yourself is crucial. In order to achieve her goals, she launched Antonia Lofaso Catering. It allows customers to enjoy the most personal experience.