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Time Out
5 days ago
- Business
- Time Out
The Carbone crew will helm restaurants in the $8 billion Citi Field-adjacent Metropolitan Park
The team behind Carbone is stepping up to the plate in Queens. Major Food Group (Torrisi, The Grill, Sadelle's) has signed on to operate a slate of restaurants and bars within the forthcoming Hard Rock Hotel and Casino at Metropolitan Park, an $8 billion mega-development slated to rise near Citi Field by 2030. While MFG won't operate every eatery on the property, its involvement is a strong signal that this won't be your average food court casino. Expect a stylish blend of fine dining and high-end casual concepts, with menus that reflect Queens' rich culinary heritage—and a personal connection, too. Co-founder and chef Mario Carbone hails from the borough. The move is part of a broader, international partnership between Major Food Group and Hard Rock International, formalized in early 2024. Under the deal, MFG serves as culinary advisor across Hard Rock's portfolio, including properties in Hollywood, Tampa, Atlantic City and upcoming outposts in Athens and Barcelona. The team even staged a Carbone residency at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood in Florida last December. 'This is a truly unique opportunity,' said MFG co-founder Jeff Zalaznick in a press release announcing the partnership last year, 'to bring MFG's deep expertise and innovation together with a hotel and casino leader to provide incredible food and beverage experiences for Hard Rock guests at locations both here and abroad.' Metropolitan Park itself is a massive swing at reimagining the 50-acre sea of parking lots around the Mets' home turf. In addition to the casino and hotel, the project includes new parks, sports fields, a live music venue and a 30,000-square-foot food hall called Taste of Queens, a curated lineup of more than 20 vendors from across the borough, in the spirit of Queens Night Market (but indoors and year-round). Backed by Mets owner Steve Cohen, the proposal has faced its share of scrutiny, including environmental concerns and community opposition to the development of a casino. Still, several Queens community boards approved the plan in November 2024 and a final decision from the state's Gaming Facility Location Board is expected by the end of 2025.
Eater
6 days ago
- Business
- Eater
Major Food Group Teams Up With NY Mets Owner's Huge Queens Development Hotel
A red-hot NYC restaurant group will run the hotel and casino restaurants and bars in billionaire New York Mets owner Steve Cohen's forthcoming mixed-use development surrounding baseball stadium Citi Field in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, Queens. Major Food Group will oversee the restaurants and bars inside the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Metropolitan Park, the group's next location inside the sprawling project that has yet to break ground, with a projected opening year of 2030. Outside of Hard Rock's hotel and casino, Metropolitan Park will also include a 30,000-square-foot food hall, Taste of Queens, which will have 20 or so restaurants and food vendors from the borough. It's a similar concept to the Queens Night Market, which operates a stone's throw away. Major Food Group's restaurant and bar lineup isn't finalized; the company also isn't going to run every single dining and drink space in the property. It's fair to expect a mix of fine-dining and casual. A rep for the development writes to Eater that the hospitality business's goal is to 'curate food experiences that celebrate Queens as one of the most vibrant and diverse culinary capitals on the planet,' and also notes that chef and co-owner Mario Carbone is from Queens himself. This Queens team-up isn't the first time Major Food Group has partnered with Hard Rock. The New York-founded restaurant group previously partnered with Hard Rock Hotel in Times Square in 2022, splitting its loyalty in a Yankees-themed steakhouse. The two companies made the partnership official in 2024, turning Major Food Group into Hard Rock's culinary consultant. Overall, the Metropolitan Park would transform the parking lots around the stadium into a 50-acre mixed-use development, featuring parks and sports fields. The Hard Rock will also include event spaces and a live music venue. Cohen's lofty dream of developing the area surrounding his baseball stadium into an $8 billion multifaceted destination isn't without its controversies, with concerns about its impact on current residents and the environment. The casino would be the first of its kind in downstate New York, but some don't agree that it should happen at all. Nevertheless, several Queens community boards bordering the property voted their approval of the park proposal in November 2024. But there are more hurdles to come, including recommendations from the New York Gaming Facility Location Board and the license decision by the New York State Gaming Commission by the end of 2025. Once all of that is approved, construction will begin. See More: Coming Attractions NYC Restaurant News
South China Morning Post
09-04-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Who is Mario Carbone's fiancée, Cait Bailey? The Margot Robbie lookalike is an influential publicist who represents Zayn Malik, TikTokers Charli D'Amelio and Alix Earle, and podcaster Alex Cooper
It's hard to imagine a more well-connected couple than Mario Carbone and Cait Bailey. Carbone is the man whose restaurants draw clients including Barack Obama, Leonardo DiCaprio and Kim Kardashian week after week. Bailey, meanwhile, has been called 'a networker like no other' and been known to help out the likes of Google co-founder Sergey Brin when his pals can't get into exclusive parties. Mario Carbone, Cait Bailey and Travis Kelce at the Carbone Beach pop-up, Miami Beach, last May. Photo: @traviskelcefan87/Instagram However, while thousands of column inches have been dedicated to the New York chef, his celebrity patrons and his US$300 steaks, much less is known about Bailey, who prefers to stay out of the headlines. Advertisement Mario Carbone and Cait Bailey in more formal attire. Photo: @mariocarbone/Instagram So what do we know about her? And just how did she become so influential? Here's the low-down. What is Cait Bailey's backstory? Celebrated publicist Cait Bailey. Photo: @orlandopelagio/Instagram According to her profile in The New York Times, 35-year-old Bailey grew up in Baltimore, Maryland, and was sent to a private Catholic school before heading south to Georgia for university. After graduating she reportedly planned to return home, 'marry a lacrosse player' and raise children to go to the same school as she did. In other words, she certainly didn't envisage the life she has now. Her mother (sort of) chose her career Mario Carbone and Cait Bailey on vacation with friends in Naples, Italy. Photo: @mariocarbone/Instagram So what changed? According to The New York Times, it was her mother, Patti Caudill, who helped set her on a completely different path. Caudill decided to take part in – and won – a charity auction offering an internship at a major New York PR firm called PMK-BNC.
Associated Press
05-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Major Food Group and American Express Bring Back Carbone Beach to Miami Race Week
The iconic supper club on sand returns for its fourth year, and an unforgettable Miami Race Week MIAMI, March 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- American Express and Major Food Group (MFG), the powerhouse behind some of the world's most celebrated dining destinations led by Jeff Zalaznick, Mario Carbone, and Rich Torrisi, are thrilled to announce the fourth edition of 'American Express Presents CARBONE BEACH' (Amex x CARBONE BEACH). Taking place May 2 - 4, 2025 from 7:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., this three-night affair will once again transform the Miami shoreline into a renowned dining and entertainment experience. Amex x CARBONE BEACH stands as a premier destination where world-class dining, show-stopping entertainment, and Miami's vibrant nightlife collide. The star-studded evening begins with an elegant oceanfront cocktail hour1, setting the stage for a meticulously curated multi-course dinner by Chef Mario Carbone featuring CARBONE's signature specialties. Surprise performances as the night unfolds will make this an unforgettable experience. Tickets are now available to the public starting today, March 5, and all tickets must be purchased with an American Express Card. Individual tickets will be available via Resy, and a minimum of 8 tickets is required for a personal table. Anyone interested in purchasing 10 or more tickets must visit for more information. 'As we celebrate the tradition of Miami Race Week, CARBONE BEACH is back, with an unbelievable, over-the-top experience that has become our signature,' said Jeff Zalaznick, Co-Founder of Major Food Group. 'Each year, we elevate the boundaries of luxury hospitality and 2025 will be no exception. As we welcome guests to one of the most anticipated events of Miami Race Week, they can expect an experience defined by opulence and the kind of unforgettable moments that only CARBONE BEACH can deliver.' 'We are proud to bring Amex x CARBONE BEACH back to Miami for the fourth consecutive year,' said Bess Spaeth, Executive Vice President of Global Brand Management & Experiences at American Express. 'The unique combination of fine dining from an iconic institution like Carbone and world renown entertainment, all set against the backdrop of Miami Race Week, creates an exceptional experience Card Members keep coming back to.' With locations in New York, Miami, Las Vegas, Hong Kong, Dallas, Riyadh, and Doha, CARBONE has earned international acclaim as one of the premier Italian dining destinations globally. CARBONE Miami continues to be a coveted spot for locals and visitors alike, and reservations are available through Resy. For further information, reservations, and updates, please visit or contact [email protected]. About Major Food Group Major Food Group (MFG), recently named one of the 20 Most Creative Companies in the World by GQ, is one of the most celebrated, innovative, and successful companies in the history of the hospitality business. Founded a decade ago by Jeff Zalaznick, Mario Carbone, and Rich Torrisi, MFG has established a global empire that exceeds fifty restaurants, private clubs, bars, and hotels, spanning seven countries and has redefined industry standards along the way. This accolade underscores MFG's dedication to creativity and excellence across its expansive portfolio. Among the brand's numerous iconic concepts—which represent the pinnacle of dining and luxury in cities from New York, Miami, and Las Vegas to Paris, Toronto, Hong Kong, and the Middle East—are CARBONE, The Grill, Dirty French, ZZ's Club, Sadelle's, Contessa, Parm and Torrisi Bar & Restaurant. While each brand this creative force brings to life is distinct, they all reflect MFG's refined, celebratory, and thoroughly contemporary approach to its craft. For more information visit: Instagram: @MajorFoodGroup Facebook: /MajorFoodGroup About American Express American Express is a globally integrated payments company, providing customers with access to products, insights and experiences that enrich lives and build business success. Learn more at and connect with us on and personal cards, business cards and services, travel services, gift cards, prepaid cards, merchant services, Business Blueprint, Resy, corporate card, business travel, corporate sustainability and Environmental, Social, and Governance reports. Abou Resy Resy is a hospitality technology platform that powers restaurants around the world and a consumer-facing reservation platform for passionate diners. Since its inception in 2014, Resy has created best-in-class software that elevates dining experiences and connects restaurants to a growing network of highly-engaged diners, with the powerful backing of American Express. Resy is a go-to destination for restaurant discovery, exclusive access, original content, and chef-driven culinary events. The amazing world of restaurants is just a few taps away in the Resy app and at Global Dining Access by Resy is a benefit that gives eligible* American Express Card Members special access to sought-after restaurants. The digital membership - brought to life through Resy - includes daily access to exclusive reservation slots at more than 650 participating restaurants, Priority Notify, invites to premium dining events and experiences and a VIP Diner Badge. Resy users unlock their Global Dining Access membership by adding an eligible American Express Card to their Resy profile. *Global Dining Access by Resy membership extends to eligible U.S. American Express Cards: Platinum Card®, Business Platinum Card®, Corporate Platinum Card®, The Centurion Card, Corporate Centurion Card, Centurion Business Card, Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card, Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card, and Hilton Honors American Express Aspire (see Global Dining Access Terms and Conditions). Alchemy/CARBONE BEACH Matt Brooks American Express
