Antonia Lofaso

Scopa Italian Roots

Chef Antonia Lofaso is the Executive Chef and Owner of three acclaimed Los Angeles restaurants – Black Market Liquor Bar (Studio City, California), Scopa Italian Roots (Venice, California), and DAMA (Downtown Los Angeles, California). Though diverse in cuisine and style, each of her restaurants combines deep-rooted, personal culinary traditions with the influence of her globetrotting adventures and formal French training.

Antonia Lofaso is a celebrated...

Antonia Lofaso is a celebrated chef and television personality, currently co-hosting Bobby Flay’s BBQ Brawl. After five thrilling seasons on Food Network’s Tournament of Champions, Antonia clinched the title as Season 6 Champion. She is widely recognized as the co-host of Worst Cooks in America: Celebrity Edition – Heroes vs. Villains and as the host of Beachside Brawl. A familiar face to viewers, Antonia frequently appears on Guy’s Grocery Games, Supermarket Stakeout, Beat Bobby Flay, and Chopped to name a few. She also earned acclaim on Top Chef (Bravo) and Restaurant Startup (CNBC), continuing to leave her mark across culinary television.

In addition to her thriving restaurant businesses and television career, Antonia is also an entrepreneur who has launched two highly specialized and successful business endeavors: Chefletics, an athletic-inspired line that has redefined the traditional fit and function of kitchen apparel, and Antonia Lofaso Catering which has executed high-end dining events for up to 2,000 people.