Antonia Lofaso

The cuisine of Chef Antonia is an invitation for you to discover the inner of the. She began to be interested in food when she moved from suburban Long Island to the diverse cultural landscape in Los Angeles. Cavatellis and carnitas coexisting within the same menu is what she believes in. But what remains is her distinctive view of the future, while still wishing to reminisce about the past. Scopa Italian Roots opened its doors in 2013 and was immediately very well received. Lofaso's traditional Italian version is regarded as to be one of Los Angeles' most captivating eateries. The restaurant serves delicious and consistent meals at Scopa which is a favorite of the neighborhood. Customers describe it as authentic and satisfying. Lofaso was a student of legendary chefs and learned their sophisticated methods however she wasn't afraid of taking risks that were too high in order to follow her intuition. She swiftly rose up the ranks of Wolfgang Puck's Spago, and then went into working closely with celebrities in various Los Angeles kitchens. In 2011, Lofaso partnered with Sal Aurora and Mario Guddemi to launch Black Market Liquor Bar in Studio City. She was able to secure a place within Black Market as well as her partnerships. Lofaso could achieve the creativity she craved thanks to her partnership. Black Market does not have one direction and this is its intention. The course could start with dill potato chips and shishito peppers, followed by an ice cream roll Korean wings, and then a series of meatballs. What anchors this bold array of flavors is Antonia. Lofaso evaluates her achievements over the course of her career based on the innate ability she has to understand her audience and stay true to her personality. She's been on of a variety of television shows like Top Chef Chicago, Top Chef: All Stars and Cutthroat Kitchen Man vs. Child on The Food Network and ABC's Real O'neals. Her talents have continued to be showcased as a judge for CNBC's Restaurant Startup. In 2012, Lofaso collaborated with Penguin for the release of The Busy Mom's Cookbook 100 Recipes for Quick Delicious home-cooked Meals and describes the challenges she overcame during her time at the prestigious French Culinary Institute, and while raising her daughter Xea. Lofaso insists that the drive behind all of her accomplishments comes from the heart of the kitchen and it is because of this that she continues to have a firm finger on the pulse of. She is transforming the aesthetic by redesigning chef wear to be functional and stylish by launching her brand Chefletics. Lofaso is a firm believer that adhering to your vision is important. To achieve this goal, she created Antonia Lofaso Catering. It gives customers the opportunity to experience an unrivalled service.