Angelo Sosa

Chef-Owner, Tia Carmen, Carmocha & Kembara | Phoenix, AZ & Indian Wells, CA

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Chef Angelo Sosa seamlessly fuses his Dominican and Italian heritage into his innovative approach to global cuisine. His creative flair earned him recognition as a standout competitor on Top Chef. His culinary vision comes to life at Tia Carmen; Carmocha, a global tapas restaurant; and Kembara.

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Crispy Plantains with Pepper Sofrito

This spicy, tangy sofrito is the perfect flavorful topping for crisp house-made plantain chips.

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