Antonia Lofaso

Chef Antonia Lofaso's cuisine is an invitation to explore the depths of her interior world. She began to be interested in food following her move from suburban Long Island to the diverse cultural landscape of Los Angeles. Her belief that cavatelli as well as carnitas may co-exist effortlessly on the same menu conveys a sensibility which is constantly growing. However, what is consistent with her food is an unifying vision of the future while musing on the historical past. Motivated by her American-born Italian heritage, Lofaso opened Scopa Italian Roots in 2013 which immediately received a warm welcome. Lofaso has been recognized as a master of the traditional Italian cuisine. Lofaso has been consistently praised by Scopa's patrons for serving food that feels authentic and unmistakably tasty. Lofaso worked as an apprentice for the master chefs of culinary, absorbing their methods and taking risks. She didn't hesitate in doing so, merely following her instincts. She swiftly rose up the ranks at Wolfgang Puck's Spago and went on to revamp several high-profile kitchens of Los Angeles while working closely with many high-profile celebrities. Lofaso, Sal Aurora, and Mario Guddemi partnered to open Black Market Liquor Bar Studio City in the year 2011. With Black Market and the business partnership she created, Lofaso finally found a place to call home. The collaboration could provide creativity and freedom Lofaso was looking for. Black Market does not have one direction which is the reason why it was created. The course could start with potato chips dill and shishito peppers followed by a lobster roll Korean wings and a series of meatballs. What binds this diverse variety of tastes is Antonia. In her long career Lofaso has measured her successes by her innate ability to connect with her viewers while remaining true to her personal style. She's been on of a variety of television shows for instance 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 the CNBC show Restaurant Startup. In 2012, Lofaso worked with Penguin to release The Busy Mom's Cookbook 100 Cooking Ideas for Delicious Home-cooked Meals The book also tells about the struggles she had to overcome while attending the elite French Culinary Institute, and also raising her child Xea. Lofaso believes that the motivation for her achievements is rooted in cooking and it's through this vein that she keeps her a firm finger on the pulse. Through her Chefletics brand, she's altering the look of her field by designing chefs' wear to be fashionable and practical. Lofaso's primary goal is staying consistent with her ideas. With this in mind the founder of her brand, Antonia Lofaso Catering. This is a way to provide customers with the most personal service.