Antonia Lofaso

Antonia's Lofaso invites you to discover her worldview through her cuisine. Her food stirs curiosity. It was born as she moved out of her Long Island suburbs and entered the culturally rich environment of Los Angeles. She believes of the fact that cavatelli and carnitas could coexist seamlessly on the same menu reveals a taste that evolves constantly. Each of her dishes is infused with a unique perspective for the future as well as reminiscing on the old. Scopa Italian Roots was opened in 2013 by Lofaso who was influenced by her Italian American heritage. It received a warm welcome. Lofaso's rendition of old school Italian cuisine is one of the most sought-after restaurants in Los Angeles. Lofaso serves consistently delicious food at Scopa it is a local favorite. Customers describe it as authentic and satiating. Lofaso worked as an apprentice to culinary masters taking their tips and taking chances. She did not hesitate in doing so, merely following her instincts. She worked with a variety of stars and quickly rose up the ranks at Wolfgang Puck's Spago. Lofaso collaborated with Sal Aurora to create Black Market Liquor Bar which was the first bar to open situated in Studio City. The Lofaso had found a home at Black Market. This collaboration would foster creativity and freedom Lofaso longed for. Black Market is not constrained to a specific direction and that's the goal. It could start with dill potatoes chips, shishito chilies and then move on to an Korean chicken dish, meatballs and wings. What binds this diverse array of flavors is Antonia. Lofaso measures her success over the course of her career based on her natural ability to know 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 continue to be recognized as a judge on the CNBC's Restaurant Startup. In 2012 Lofaso collaborated with Penguin to release the Busy Mom's Cookbook 100 Recipes for Quick Delicious home-cooked Meals, which also recounts her struggles during her time at the prestigious French Culinary Institute, and simultaneously raising her daughter Xea. Lofaso believes that her success is due to her passion of cooking and she is capable of keeping her finger on the pulse of this field by staying on the kitchen. Chefletics has revolutionized chef attire by blending style with function. Lofaso will adhere to her vision and customers. The brand she has developed is Antonia Lofaso Catering to help to achieve this.