ASSOULINE Carbone

Developed in collaboration with Major Food Group, CARBONE unveils the story behind the iconic New York City restaurant, featuring over a dozen never-before-shared recipes. Through vivid anecdotes from founders Mario Carbone, Jeff Zalaznick, and Rich Torrisi, as well as insights from the restaurant’s vibrant team, readers get an intimate look at what it takes to craft a culinary legend.

It all began over a decade ago on Thompson Street in Manhattan, where the trio breathed new life into classic Italian-American cuisine. Building on the momentum of Torrisi Italian Specialties, they transformed a genre often dismissed as outdated into a sophisticated and thrilling dining experience. The New York Times hailed their efforts, noting how they exposed “the sophistication that was always lurking” within the cuisine.

Now a decade strong, CARBONE is a New York institution—a magnet for crowds, headlines, and its iconic red neon glow lighting up Thompson Street nightly. With exclusive photography by Oliver Pilcher and an extended interview by writer Gabe Ulla, this book captures the energy, flavor, and soul of a night at CARBONE, cementing its status as a cultural and culinary landmark.