Antonia Lofaso

Antonia Lofaso's cooking can be a way to investigate the depths of her cooking. She began to be interested in food and cooking after moving from suburbs of Long Island to the diverse culture of Los Angeles. Cavatellis and carnitas coexisting in the same dish is what she believes in. Her dishes all have a common vision, embracing the present as well as reminiscing about the past. Scopa Italian Roots opened its doors in 2013, and it was well-received. The interpretation that Lofaso has given to old-school Italian is widely praised as one of the top places to enjoy Italian food in Los Angeles. The customers say that they would recommend Scopa as an essential neighbourhood staple, where Lofaso always provides food that is authentic and undeniably satiating. Lofaso was trained by renowned chefs to acquire their specialized techniques. She was also not afraid making bold choices to honour her instincts. She swiftly rose up the ranks of Wolfgang Puck's Spago after which she went into working closely with famous chefs in a variety of Los Angeles kitchens. Lofaso joined forces together with Sal Aurora to create Black Market Liquor Bar, the first bar to open within Studio City. With Black Market and the business collaborations she set up, she found a new home. The creative spirit of Lofaso will be facilitated by this collaborative effort. Black Market is not constrained by one definitive direction and that's the goal. One course may begin with potatoes chips, peppers and dill, followed by Korean wings and meatballs. Antonia's vibrant flavors are the foundation of these bold combination. Lofaso measured her professional success based on her ability to both understand and be genuine to her audience. Her memorable appearances on Top Chef Chicago & Top Chef: All Stars highlighted her personality outside the kitchen. Her talents are evident in her recurring roles as the CNBC's Restaurant Startup judge and on The Food Network's Cutthroat Kitchen Man vs. Child & the ABC's Real O'neals. Lofaso has teamed up with Penguin to publish The Busy mom's Cookbook - 100 Recipes For Quick Delicious Home Cooked Meals in the year 2012. This cookbook also tells about her struggles as a mother of Xea and studying at The French Culinary Institute. Lofaso claims that her enthusiasm for cooking is the driving factor behind her success. She continues to be at the forefront of her field through keeping a keen to the latest trends and fashions. Chefletics the brand she has created that is changing the way chefs dress. It is a blend of style and functionality. What is important to Lofaso is staying true to the vision you have set. With the intention of launching Antonia Lofaso Catering, which is a more personalised method of providing customers with an experience that is uniquely personal.