Why 'Top Chef' Star Antonia Lofaso Is on Ben Smith's 'Bachelorette' Hometown Date
Tuesday night on. star Antonia Lofaso makes an appearance on Ben Smith's «hometown» date with Tayshia Adams, representing a small but mighty crew of people closest to him. Ben told Tayshia she'd be meeting Antonia while simulating a Venice Beach date at La Quinta Resort & Club in Palm Springs. «I told you before, my life is full of strong, decisive, bold, independent women, and the two people you're going to meet today are my two favorite — a really close family friend, her name is Antonia, she is with me more than anybody else.