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.