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). Each reflects her culinary traditions, global adventures, and formal French training.

Lofaso earned wide recognition for her appearances on Food Network’s Tournament of Champions (Seasons 1–5), where she was a finalist in Season 5. She also hosts Beachside Brawl, and has appeared on Guy’s Grocery Games, Supermarket Stakeout, Beat Bobby Flay, Bravo’s Top Chef, and CNBC’s Restaurant Startup.

Beyond her restaurant and TV success, Lofaso is an entrepreneur. She launched Chefletics, an athletic-inspired kitchen apparel line, and Antonia Lofaso Catering, which has catered events for up to 2,000 guests.

She has also partnered with Paradisus Resorts in Mexico and the Dominican Republic to create a fusion menu reflective of local flavors and her Italian American roots.