
WELCOME TO CARLOS’ FOOD & WINE
Naturally Curious
CARLOS SARMIENTO - FOOD, WINE AND MORE.
For years, I have served as a helpful role to those seeking inspiration, help, or advice. In 2020, I finally decided to own that role and be intentional about it. I started writing about my passions, my thoughts, and curious wonderings about our society.
I founded Carlos’ Food & Wine with a mission to give others a taste of what goes on in my mind, what inspires me and to share in the flavors we find in our cultures.
Let’s get cooking! Cheers!

CLB (Chili, Lemon, Basil) Linguine with 2022 Identitas Falanghina del Sannio DOP Solopaca Winery
Photo by Carlos Sarmiento The perfect wine for a perfect midweek dinner. I love crafting quick meals that don’t compromise on flavor, and...
Cast iron pan garlic skirt steaks with figs, sage and carrots & 2020 Tenuta Di Nozzole Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva
Photo by: Carlos Sarmiento Tenuta di Nozzole has consistently delivered exceptional wines across vintages and has quickly become my go-to...
Rigatoni Pomodoro and 2022 Bollini Pinot Grigio - Vigneti Delle Dolomiti IGT
Photo by Carlos Sarmiento The perfect weeknight pasta dish is here. Simple ingredients with expressive flavors is what makes this recipe...
Blackened shrimp and scallops with spicy dijon cream sauce and 2022 François Lurton - Les Fumees Blanches Sauvignon Blanc
Photo by: Carlos Sarmiento Looking for a savory, simple recipe that feels like a gourmet treat? This shrimp and scallop dish is...
This Mother’s Day, treat Mom to a sensory adventure! Carlos’ Food & Wine and Happy Travels Tours FL team up for a local experience with tasty bites, curated wines, and cultural flair.
Jaguar Restaurant Photo Courtesy of Amore Communications Fellow travelers and foodie friends…get ready for an unforgettable adventure in...
Pasta Aida, Lemon torchietti pasta with chicken, mushrooms, and spinach & 2021 Baglio di Pianetto Nero D’Avola DOC
Photo by Carlos Sarmiento This dish is named after my mother, Aida. One evening, she wanted me to make something that was relatively...
Carlos’ Food & Wine presents…Novatore Cucina e Bar, a delectable Italian dinning experience in Miami.
Photo courtesy of Novatore Cucina e Bar Finding culinary inspiration is a journey—one where each experience, whether at restaurants,...
Carlos’ Italian burger on ciabatta with ground mustard, sharp provolone, spiced grilled onions, marinated tomatoes and arugula with Alverdi Barbera
Photo by: Carlos Sarmiento Let‘s get cooking! Menu: Carlos’ Italian burger on ciabatta with ground mustard, sharp provolone, spiced...
Seared steak with strawberry-port reduction sauce with roasted walnuts, purple sweet potato mash with pecorino and roasted asparagus & 2018 St. Supery Napa Valley Estate Elu
Photo by Carlos Sarmiento In my search for great red blends, I was pleasantly surprised by St. Supery’s Bordeaux-inspired Napa Valley...
Steak Diane & 2021 Montes Limited Edition - Cabernet Sauvignon-Carmenere
(Photo by Carlos Sarmiento) Steak Diane: A Retro Classic with a London Twist Steak Diane, a dish that exudes elegance and indulgence, has...
Pear carpaccio salad with warm goat cheese, Pan-fried Mahi Mahi bites with pear-basil salsa & 2023 Danica Rosé
(Photo by Carlos Sarmiento) In my journey of exploring food, wine, and the stories they tell, I recently discovered a connection with...
Pan-seared skirt steak with rosemary-shallot-rum butter sauce and yuca fries & 2018 Mullan Road Cellars Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
(Photo by Carlos Sarmiento) The best challenge a cook can have is creating with what is a available. I recently found myself with very...
Scallops,Shrimp and Mussels in a Saffron cream sauce & Fontanavecchia Libero Taburno Falanghina del Sannio Vendemmoa Tardiva DOC
(Photo by Carlos Sarmiento) Carlos’ Food & Wine mission has always been to “give your kitchen a chance” and allow you to cook amazing...
Cast Iron pan-seared NY Strip steak with cherry sauce, roasted carrots and potatoes & 2021 Chappellet Winery Signature Cabernet Sauvignon
(Photo by Carlos Sarmiento) About a year ago, I took a trip to Disney world with my daughter and my mother, a fun little weekend getaway....
Red wine-rosemary marinated steak and pecorino-sage creamy rigatoni & 2021 Buglioni “Il Bugiardo” Ripasso Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC
(Photo by Carlos Sarmiento) One of my favorite Italian varietals is the distinctive Valpolicella wine. This lovely wine hails from the...
Grouper with sage brown butter and spinach with roasted pine nuts and pecorino, buttered potatoes & 2021 DAOU Estate Semillon
(Photo by Carlos Sarmiento) My fiends at DAOU Vineyards had given me the opportunity to feature a rare varietal of theirs, the classic...
Grilled swordfish steaks with lemon-paprika-turmeric-rosemary rub and charred asparagus & 2022 Les Fumées Blanche “Orange” Sauvignon Blanc - Domaines Francois Lurton - Vin de France
(Photo by Carlos Sarmiento) Carlos’ Food & Wine is proud to announce a fantastic new partnership with Pardela Wines! (Image courtesy of...
Grilled steak with garlic-sage butter and Pecorino-Grana Padano pesto spaghetti with Chinese pine nuts and 2019 Coppola Archimedes Cabernet Sauvignon
(Photo by Carlos Sarmiento) Ever since launching Carlos’ Food & Wine, I’ve been blessed with so many unique opportunities to partner and...
Carlos’ TarteTatin & Rosella’s Millefoglie with Alta Vista Brut Malbec
(Photo by Carlos Sarmiento) Ever had that yearning of opening that nice bottle of bubbly and drink it with something sweet to eat? I hear...









