Guide Note

Antonia Lofaso was a contestant on season four of Top Chef.

Fast Facts

1. Show: Top Chef Chicago
2. Season: 4
3. Age at Filming: 31
4. Birthplace: Los Angeles, California
5. Occupation: Executive Chef
6. Date Eliminated: June 4, 2008
7. Education: French Culinary Institute
8. Loves root beer floats

Lofaso was eliminated in the first part of the finale on June 4, 2008. She lives in Los Angeles with her daughter, and works at the restaurant Foxtail.¹

Top Chef is a reality television show that centers around a chef competition. Season four took place in Chicago and featured 16 up-and-coming contestants who competed for the Top Chef title. The winner was featured in Food and Wine magazine and received a $100,000 prize.

1. Aired: Wednesdays 10/9c
2. Network: Bravo
3. Season: 4
4. Premiered: March 12, 2008
5. Finale Date: June 11, 2008
6. Judges: Padma Lakshmi, Tom Colicchio, Gail Simmons, Ted Allen
7. Location: Chicago, Illinois
8. Finale Location: Puerto Rico
9. Winner: Stephanie Izard
10. Number of Episodes: 14
11. Number of Contestants: 16