Antonia Lofaso

The cuisine of Chef Antonia invites customers to dive into the of the. The food she serves evokes fascination that grew from moving outside the suburbs of Long Island and into the culturally diverse landscape that is Los Angeles. The carnetas and the Cavatelli, she believes, can exist together on the exact same menu. Her sensibility is always changing. In all her dishes, she has a vision that is distinct and speaks to nostalgia for the historical. Scopa Italian Roots is a restaurant which was established by Lofaso in 2013. She opened it due to her American-born Italian heritage. Lofaso has received praise for her unique interpretation of Italian dishes. Lofaso is consistently highly acclaimed by patrons of Scopa's because the food is authentic and unmistakably enjoyable. Lofaso studied under some of famous chefs and learned the latest techniques, but was never unwilling to follow her instincts. She quickly rose through the ranks at Wolfgang Puck's Spago and was able to transform various high-profile kitchens of Los Angeles while working closely with numerous celebrities. Lofaso launched Black Market Liquor Bar with Sal Aurora and Mario Guddemi in Studio City, California. With Black Market and the business partnerships she formed Lofaso found an appropriate new home. Lofaso was able to finally experience the creative freedom she desired. The goal of Black Market is not to be restricted in any way. The menu could start with potato chips dill as well as shishito chillies, then move on to an Korean chicken dish, meatballs and wings. Antonia is the anchor for this bold array of tastes. Through her entire career, Lofaso has measured her success by her innate ability to understand her audience while staying in line with her personal style. She has been a part of many television shows, including Top Chef Chicago, Top Chef: All Stars as well as Cutthroat Kitchen Man vs. Child on The Food Network and ABC's Real O'neals. Her talents are still being showcased in her role as a judge on CNBC's Restaurant Startup. In 2012 Lofaso joined with Penguin to publish The Busy Mom's Cookbook 100 Recipes for Quick Delicious Home-cooked Meals The book also tells the story of the challenges she overcame while studying at the elite French Culinary Institute, and at the same time caring for her child Xea. Lofaso states that the reason to her achievement comes from the kitchen. That's how she stays on top on current events. Chefletics is revolutionizing chef wear by blending style with function. Lofaso is determined to stay true to her vision and clients. She has created Antonia Lofaso Catering to help achieve that.