Known For
Building Major Food Group into a multi-continent hospitality leader with over 40 venues while orchestrating the culinary vision and menu design across all restaurant concepts.
About
Rich Torrisi co-founded Major Food Group in 2011 alongside Mario Carbone and Jeff Zalaznick, building Torrisi Italian Specialties in downtown Manhattan into an international dining powerhouse. As Managing Partner, he oversees research and development while maintaining rigorous culinary standards across the company's diverse portfolio of restaurants, clubs, and hotels. His strategic work extends beyond concept creation—Torrisi has helped position South Florida as a luxury hospitality destination through Major Food Group's expansion efforts and high-profile partnerships, including advisory roles at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood and collaboration with Hard Rock International's global properties. The company's ambitious growth trajectory includes the 2023 revival of Torrisi Bar & Restaurant at the iconic Puck Building and expansion of premium concepts like Carbone and Contessa into new markets.
