Chef Antonia Lofaso

Chef Antonia Lofaso

2905 Washington Blvd, Venice, CA


Female powerhouse Chef Antonia Lofaso is another Top Chef alum known around town for her two restaurants, Scopa Italian Roots and Black Market Liquor Bar. Lofaso is a graduate of the prestigious French Culinary Institute and has spent time studying under Wolfgang Puck at Spago in Beverly Hills. With menu items like 'a meatball hero with stracciatella and wild arugula on a rockenwagner bun, it is no wonder her restaurant is busy every day of the week.

Check out her popular book, The Busy Mom’s Cookbook where she shares easy recipes designed specifically for busy families. Stay up to date with her on Twitter at @chefantonia, or on Instagram @chefantonia.

Michael Voltaggio first came to the public consciousness when he won season 6 of the hit cooking competition Top Chef. Today, fans have been flocking to his uber popular West Hollywood eatery Ink and raving about dishes like Japanese scallops with soy-cured papaya, fermented chili, and basil.

Ink has earned many awards since opening, including GQ’s Best New Restaurant in America in 2011. Voltaggio also owns ink sack, just around the corner from Ink at 8360 Melrose Ave, #107.

Check out his book VOLT ink, co-written with his brother Bryan, or follow him on instagram at @mvoltaggio or twitter @MVoltaggio.


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