Major Food Group

Major Food Group was established in New York City in 2009 with the opening of Torrisi Italian Specialties in Little Italy. The restaurant aimed to modernize Italian-American cuisine while preserving its traditional influences. Jeff Zalaznick joined Carbone and Torrisi as Major Food Group expanded with the introduction of several new restaurants. In 2013, the group opened Carbone, an upscale Italian-American restaurant, along with its sister restaurant and more casual eatery, named Parm. ZZ's Clam Bar, a cocktail and seafood bar, was also launched during this period.{{Cite web |last=Morabito |first=Greg |date=2013-06-17 |title=ZZ's Clam Bar, the New Upscale Seafood Counter From the Torrisi Boys, Now Open |url=https://ny.eater.com/2013/6/17/6419191/zzs-clam-bar-the-new-upscale-seafood-counter-from-the-torrisi-boys |access-date=2025-04-07 |website=Eater NY |language=en}} The company now has more than 50 restaurants across the globe.{{Cite web |date=2024-01-28 |title=Mario Carbone, Rich Torrisi and Jeff Zalaznick Make a Blockbuster Deal to Take Marea Worldwide |url=https://observer.com/2024/01/major-food-group-altamarea-marea-restaurant-expansion/ |access-date=2025-04-07 |website=Observer |language=en-US}} High-end dining experiences and elaborate restaurant designs have characterized their brand identity.

Carbone is a mid-20th-century Italian American restaurant. The menu features dishes such as spicy rigatoni with vodka sauce, veal Parmesan, and Caesar salad prepared table side. The restaurant's interior design incorporates both vintage elements as well as classic Italian American dining decor.{{Cite web |last=Vora |first=Shivani |date=March 31, 2023 |title=After Taking Over NYC and Miami, Major Food Group Looks Beyond Fine Dining |url=https://businesstravelerusa.com/profiles/major-food-group-looks-beyond-fine-dining/ |website=Business Traveler USA}} They first received a Michelin star in 2013, as they were added to the 2014 Michelin Guide,{{Cite web |last=Canavan |first=Hillary Dixler |date=2013-10-01 |title=The New York City 2014 Michelin Guide Unleashed |url=https://www.eater.com/2013/10/1/6361683/the-new-york-city-2014-michelin-guide-unleashed |access-date=2025-04-07 |website=Eater |language=en}} however, they lost their star in 2022.{{Cite news |last=Fabricant |first=Florence |date=2022-10-07 |title=Peter Luger and Carbone Among Michelin Star Losers and Winners |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/06/dining/nyc-michelin-stars-list.html |access-date=2025-04-07 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}} Originally launched in New York City, Carbone has locations in Miami, Las Vegas, Hong Kong, and Dubai.

Parm is an Italian American casual dining restaurant that specializes in comfort food, including sandwiches and pasta. The restaurant has multiple locations throughout New York, as well as restaurants in Las Vegas and Boston.

ZZ's Clam Bar was a small seafood and cocktail bar that featured a menu featuring caviar, crudo, and shellfish. The group opened the restaurant down the street from Carbone in 2013. They gained a Michelin star in 2014{{Cite news |last=Fabricant |first=Florence |date=2014-09-30 |title=New Michelin Guide Has New York Star-Studded |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/01/dining/michelin-guide-upgrades-aquavit-blanca-and-ichimura-to-two-stars-daniel-loses-third-star.html |access-date=2025-04-11 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}} and retained it until 2022. In 2021, they used the "ZZ" namesake to open a members-only club called ZZ's Club in Miami. In 2023, they opened a 25,000 square foot ZZ's club location in Hudson Yards in New York City.{{Cite web |last=Stein |first=Joshua David |date=2023-11-15 |title=Here Comes Carbone Privato |url=https://www.grubstreet.com/2023/11/zzs-club-carbone-privato-nyc.html |access-date=2025-02-24 |website=Grub Street |language=en}} Within ZZ's club, there are two restaurants; ZZ's, which serves Japanese fare, and Carbone Privato, a private Carbone location only open to the members of the club. The membership fees begin at a $20,000 initiation fee along with yearly dues. In late 2023, the restaurant closed to use the space as extended private dining for Carbone.{{Cite web |last=Orlow |first=Emma |date=2023-12-13 |title=ZZ's Clam Bar From Major Food Group Has Closed |url=https://ny.eater.com/2023/12/13/23998951/zzs-clam-bar-closing-restaurant-major-food-group |access-date=2025-02-24 |website=Eater NY |language=en}}

Sadelle's is a bakery and restaurant that sells bagels, smoked fish platters, and a brunch-focused menu. Sadelle's has additional locations outside of NYC, including Miami, and Las Vegas.

Major Food Group's restaurants have received Michelin stars for Carbone{{Cite web |last=Phillips-Hurst |first=Steven |date=December 18, 2024 |title=A Front Row Seat at the Red Sauce Balet |url=https://www.bustle.com/life/major-food-group-restaurants-nyc |website=Bustle}} ZZ's Clam Bar and Torrisi. Torrisi is the only restaurant that still has a Michelin Star.{{Cite web |last=Fortney |first=Luke |date=2023-11-08 |title=5 Winners and 4 Losers from the 2023 Michelin Awards in New York City |url=https://ny.eater.com/2023/11/8/23948986/winners-losers-2023-michelin-stars-nyc |access-date=2025-04-09 |website=Eater NY |language=en}}

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