Antonia Lofaso

Antonia Lofaso's food is an invitation to explore the possibilities within her. The food she serves evokes interest that was born from the moment she stepped out of the suburban areas of Long Island and into the multicultural environment in Los Angeles. Her belief that cavatelli and carnitas can co-exist effortlessly on a menu conveys a sensibility which is constantly evolving. With every dish she serves she draws a picture that is distinct and speaks to a longing for the historical. Scopa Italian Roots, which Lofaso created in 2013 was a huge success since it was in the spirit of her Italian roots. The restaurant's take on classic Italian has been acclaimed for being among the most compelling restaurants for Italian cuisine in Los Angeles. Lofaso has been praised by a lot of people as a local restaurant that consistently serves dishes that are authentic, tasty and welcoming. Lofaso studied from chefs who employed sophisticated methods. She didn't hesitate to take extreme chances to honor her own instincts. She rose quickly through the ranks at Wolfgang Puck's Spago and went on to revamp several high-profile kitchens of Los Angeles while working closely with a variety of famous celebrities. In 2011 Lofaso joined forces along with Sal Aurora and Mario Guddemi to debut Black Market Liquor Bar in Studio City. Lofaso found her place in Black Market, and through the alliances she made. Lofaso was able to enjoy the freedom to be creative that she wanted through the collaboration. Black Market does not have a single direction, that's the intention. It could begin with dill potato chips and shishito peppers followed by the lobster roll Korean wings and a variety of meatballs. Antonia anchors the bold range of flavours. Lofaso evaluates her achievements over the course of her career based on the innate ability she has to understand her audience and remain authentic to who she is. Alongside her unforgettable performance on Top Chef Chicago and Top Chef: All Stars, her distinctiveness was also praised outside of the kitchen. She remains a standout on screen, as a CNBC judge and recurring role on Food Network's Cutthroat Kitchen Man vs. Child. Lofaso worked with Penguin for the release of The Busy mom's Cookbook 100 recipes for Quick Delicious Home Cooked Meals in 2012. This book also reveals about the struggles she faced when raising Xea and studying in the French Culinary Institute. Lofaso claims that her enthusiasm in cooking is the primary force behind her achievements. She stays in the know by keeping a close watch on fashion trends and trends. With the Chefletics brand, she's changing the look of her field by redesigning clothing for chefs that is stylish and also serves a practicality. Lofaso believes that staying true the way you see yourself is crucial. To accomplish her goals, she launched Antonia Lofaso Catering. It gives customers the opportunity to experience an unrivalled service.