Antonia Lofaso

The food of chef Antonia is an invitation for customers to dive into the of the. Her interest in food after moving from the suburbs of Long Island to the diverse cultures that is Los Angeles. Cavatelli, carnitas, and different dishes are all available within a menu. It is an ever shifting taste. The only thing that remains is her unique vision of the future while looking back to the old. Inspired by her heritage as an Italian-American, Lofaso established Scopa Italian Roots in 2013 which was immediately well received. Lofaso's interpretation of old-school Italian is hailed as one of the most compelling restaurants for Italian cooking within Los Angeles. Patrons have described Scopa as an indispensable local institution where Lofaso regularly serves food that is inviting authentic and undeniably satiating. Lofaso was trained by the most renowned chefs and learned their advanced methods but she never unwilling to follow her own instincts. She was in close contact with many celebrities and rose rapidly through the ranks in Wolfgang Puck's Spago. Lofaso established Black Market Liquor Bar with Sal Aurora and Mario Guddemi in Studio City, California. Through Black Market and the business partnerships she formed Lofaso found a new home. Her creative independence would be fostered by this collaborative effort. Black Market does not have a single direction, and this is its intention. It could start with chips of dill potato Shishito chilies, and go on to the Korean food item called meatballs, and wings. Antonia is the center in this assortment. Lofaso evaluates her achievements all through her career on the basis of her ability to understand her audience and be authentic to who she is. She's appeared on of numerous 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 are still being showcased in her role as a judge on the CNBC's Restaurant Startup. Lofaso teamed with Penguin for the release of The Busy mom's Cookbook 100 Recipes for Fast Delicious homemade Meals in 2012. This book also reveals about the struggles she faced as a mother of Xea and studying in the French Culinary Institute. Lofaso states that the reason behind all of her success comes from the kitchen. That's how she maintains a constant pulse on current events. Through the Chefletics brand, she is altering the appearance of the industry, by creating chefwear for both style and functionality. Lofaso's main concern is staying in line with her mission. With this in mind she created Antonia Lofaso Catering. This gives customers an extremely personal experience.