Antonia Lofaso

The culinary offerings that is served by Chef Antonia invites guests to explore the depths. She developed a curiousity about food and cooking after moving from suburban Long Island to the diverse cultural landscape that is Los Angeles. Cavatelli, carnitas, and other dishes can all coexist within a menu. This is a constantly evolving taste. With every dish she serves she draws a picture that is unique and reflects a longing for the old. Scopa Italian Roots was opened in 2013 by Lofaso, who is inspired from her Italian American roots. It received an enthusiastic reception. The interpretation that Lofaso has given to traditional Italian has been acclaimed for being among the top eateries for Italian cooking in Los Angeles. Lofaso has been consistently highly acclaimed by patrons of Scopa's for its food, which is authentic and unmistakably satisfying. Lofaso studied under some of some of the best chefs in the world and learned their advanced methods, yet she was not unwilling to follow her gut sense of. She quickly rose through the ranks at Wolfgang Puck's Spago after which she went further to collaborate with famous chefs in a variety of Los Angeles kitchens. Lofaso joined forces together with Sal Aurora to create Black Market Liquor Bar which was the first bar to open situated in Studio City. Lofaso found her place within Black Market, and through the partnerships that she created. Lofaso was able to finally experience the freedom of expression she had longed for. Black Market's intention is not to be restricted by any means. The first course could be potato chips and peppers some dill. This could be followed by Korean meatballs and wings. Antonia Lofaso, the cook behind this mouth-watering menu of vibrant flavors, anchors the whole. Lofaso in her entire career, has judged her performance by the degree to which she understands her audience. Also, she stays true to who she is. She's appeared on of numerous television shows like 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 continue to be recognized as a judge for CNBC's Restaurant Startup. In 2012 Lofaso collaborated with Penguin to release The Busy Mom's Cookbook 100 Cooking Ideas for Delicious homemade Meals, which also describes her struggles during her time at the prestigious French Culinary Institute, and while caring for her child Xea. Lofaso claims that the motivation to her achievement originates from her kitchen. This is how she keeps a pulse on the current happenings. She is revolutionizing her industry's design by creating chef's wear to be functional and stylish, through her brand Chefletics. Lofaso's main concern is staying committed to her goals. To achieve this goal she has launched Antonia Lofaso Catering. This provides customers with an incredibly personal experience.