Chef Angelo Sosa, the culinary visionary behind the newly opened Tía Carmen and Carmocha restaurants at Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas, brings a rich heritage and diverse experience to his cuisine. Born in Connecticut to a Dominican father and Italian mother, Sosa was a protégé of Jean-Georges Vongerichten and has worked with such renowned restaurateurs as Alain Ducasse, Stephen Starr, and Masaharu Morimoto. He was a favorite on Bravo’s Top Chef and later on Top Chef All-Stars and has appeared on numerous other series, including HBO Max’s Selena + Chef.

Sosa was a founding chef and partner in the Michelin-listed Añejo Restaurants in New York City. He went on to open Tía Carmen and Kembara at the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa, the latter of which explores the vibrant flavors of Asian street food culture and is inspired by Sosa’s travels. Drawing upon his Dominican heritage, he has authored two cookbooks: Flavor Exposed and Healthy Latin Eating.