The premier shopping destination will welcome the first PARM location outside of New York City
CENTRAL VALLEY, N.Y. (May 16, 2019) — Woodbury Common Premium Outlets announced today that PARM, a chef-driven, acclaimed casual Italian restaurant named one of the 101 Best Places to Eat in North America by Newsweek, will open at the Outlets in late 2019. This will be the first PARM location outside of New York City.
Created by Major Food Group, which is also the team behind some of the most celebrated restaurant concepts in the United States such as Carbone, Sadelle’s and THE GRILL, PARM currently has four locations located in the Upper West Side, Battery Park City, Mulberry Street and Brooklyn in New York City.
Famous for its Chicken Parm, Mario’s Meatballs, signature sandwiches and the restaurant’s uncompromising New York Italian roots, PARM offers a diverse menu that includes both hot and cold dishes, family-friendly cuisine, desserts and a selection of alcoholic beverages.
“PARM is an exciting addition to Woodbury Common Premium Outlets and will enhance the world-class fashion and food offerings available at the property,” said David Mistretta, General Manager of Woodbury Common. “Welcoming PARM reinforces our commitment to shoppers to provide an elevated customer experience during their visit.”
Woodbury Common attracts more than 13 million visitors each year who are seeking the latest styles and trends from the more than 250 highly sought-after retailers at the Outlets. Catering to its diverse range of shoppers, the Outlets offer a wide variety of food options, including international cuisine as well as vegetarian and organic options. On-site eateries include Shake Shack, Le Pain Quotidien, Melt Shop, Just Salad, Pret A Manger and Black Dirt Bourbon Barn, a subsidiary of Warwick Valley Winery that offers New York beer, wine or cocktails and small bites.
PARM will be located in the Hamptons District across from Shake Shack.
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Conveniently accessed from New York City via the New York State Thruway at Exit 16, Woodbury Common Premium Outlets features 250 stores including Tory Burch, Celine, Nike, Bottega Veneta, Michael Kors, Burberry, Coach, The North Face and more, all at a savings of 25 percent to 65 percent every day. Market Hall offers a variety of dining opportunities including Chipotle, Pret A Manger, Pinkberry and more. To learn more, visit premiumoutlets.com/outlet/woodbury-common.
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About PARM®
With humble yet ambitious beginnings in a cozy space in the heart of Little Italy, Parm® is a chef-driven concept created by Major Food Group, which is founded by renowned chefs Mario Carbone and Rich Torrisi, and restauranteur Jeff Zalaznick. Famous for Chicken Parm, Mario’s Meatballs, Mozz Sticks and our uncompromising New York roots, we celebrate updated takes on classic Italian dishes with which our chefs grew up, in a fun, casual neighborhood setting. Our dishes are all handmade from scratch, every day, and this thoughtful authentic craftsmanship has earned us two stars from the New York Times and the title of one of the 101 Best Places to Eat in North America by Newsweek.
About Major Food Group
Major Food Group (MFG) is a hospitality company founded by Mario Carbone, Rich Torrisi, and Jeff Zalaznick. From a small, intimate restaurant located in New York’s Little Italy, MFG evolved into a hospitality powerhouse and one of the fastest growing hospitality companies in the United States within less than a decade, garnering national and international attention and accolades along the way for our unique style and culinary prowess.
MFG currently operates twenty-one restaurants: Carbone (New York, Hong Kong, Las Vegas), ZZ’s Clam Bar, Dirty French, Santina, Parm (Soho, Upper West Side, Battery Park, Brooklyn), Sadelle’s (New York, Las Vegas), the Polynesian, Don Camillo, Golda’s and MAJOR GOOD/Torrisi. MFG also operates Lobby Bar at the Ludlow Hotel, and provides all food, beverage and event services for the Ludlow Hotel. Most recently, MFG opened THE GRILL, THE POOL, The Pool Lounge and The Lobster Club in The Seagram Building, completing an iconic restoration of the most historic landmark restaurant space in America.
MFG seeks to transcend traditional hospitality models by offering multi-dimensional, immersive experiences that are deeply-rooted in and inspired by relevant history and culture. Every aspect of each concept is meticulously designed and extensively researched with the goal of transporting guests upon arrival. They are created and operated in a way that is respectful of the past, exciting for the present, and sustainable for the future. More than brick and mortar establishments, MFG’s brands represent a way of life. They tell complete stories and provide guests with unforgettable experiences.
