Q&A: American Express Presents CARBONE BEACH by Major Food Group

Miami Beach, FL – May 5, 2022 – Global restaurant company Major Food Group (MFG) is hosting CARBONE BEACH, an exclusive supper club on the sands of 18th street in Miami Beach in partnership with American Express throughout Formula 1 weekend. From May 5th to May 8th, AMEX members can indulge from the unique atmosphere and decadent dishes CARBONE BEACH has to offer, including Mario Carbone’s signature ’Spicy Vodka Rigatoni’.

In this Q&A, World Red Eye went behind the scenes with Jeff Zalaznick, one of the co owners of Major Food Group, to get an exclusive interview and discuss what other plans MFG has in store for Miami. Read below!

Rich Torrisi, Jeff Zalaznick, & Mario Carbone

WRE: What is the concept behind Carbone Beach? 

Jeff Zalaznick: Carbone Beach is a celebration of this great moment in the history of Miami and a tribute to the city which we now call our home. It is an over the top evening of indulgent food, beverage and entertainment. It is everything we are about. We are creating an experience that creates memories for all of the senses. It is going to be a bacchanalia and it is going to be a lot of fun. 

It is also a great continuation of the amazing events that we have partnered on with American Express to collaborate on creating spectacular experiences for their card members. They are great partners and we love working with them. 

WRE: Is it true that Wyclef, Andrea Bocelli, Nas, Drake, DJ Khaled and Kygo will all be performing?

JZ: I cannot confirm anyone at this time because we want it to be a surprise but you definitely got some of them right. 

Rich Torrisi, Jeff Zalaznick, Alex Pirez, & Mario Carbone

WRE: Tell us about the design and atmosphere of the pop up.

JZ: It is the nicest structure that I have ever seen on the actual sand of Miami Beach. Think CARBONE meets Gatsby meets Miami Beach. 

WRE: What makes the F1 race an ideal launch for Carbone Beach?

JZ: This is the most exciting week we have seen and there have been a lot of them over the last two years. It seems to be the perfect time to do something to share with all of our friends and customers from around the world.

Rich Torrisi, Jeff Zalaznick, & Mario Carbone

Carbone Beach is… a tribute to the city which we now call our home.

Jeff Zalaznick

Mario Carbone

Mario Carbone

WRE: Can diners get all their favorite dishes at Carbone Beach?

JZ: They will get all the classics done with new twists as well as new CARBONE inspired dishes created just for this event. And lots and lots of caviar. 

WRE: Are there any special dishes available only at Carbone Beach?

JZ: Every dish at CARBONE Beach will be special. Even if it is a classic it will have its own special touch for this unique event. 

Mario Carbone

Mario Carbone

WRE: How can guests make reservations for Carbone Beach?

JZ: We are sold out most nights but people but there are still a few seats available. They can be booked on RESY (insert link) or direct through MFG if you know how to get in touch with us. 

WRE: Where and when will the next Carbone Beach be and are there plans for a permanent location?

JZ: This is just the beginning. Sky is the limit. Let’s see where it goes.

It seems to be the perfect time to do something to share with all of our friends and customers from around the world.

Jeff Zalaznick