Antonica was raised in Philadelphia and graduated from Temple University. Spent time in the corporate world as an Information Technology Consultant and Systems Analyst. Former owner of “The Delightful Dish,” a “Best of the Beach” winning gourmet food store, she now works as a personal chef and writes as a correspondent for VBnightlife.com. Resides in Virginia Beach with her two boys, Julien (age 11) and Gabriel (age 10).