Exclusive | The Michelin-starred chef behind NYC hot spot Carbone has spent $10M for another home in Montauk

Michelin-starred chef Rich Torrisi is doubling down in the Hamptons. The top toque and co-founder of Major Food Group — whose restaurants include Carbone, ZZ’s Club, the Grill and his namesake Torrisi — has purchased a $10 million Montauk beach house overlooking Fort Pond Bay.That’s in addition to the Montauk home he already owns. “We hear he wanted a guest house,” a spy quipped.Torrisi — whose namesake restaurant in New York’s landmarked Puck Building is one of the city’s hardest reservations to snag — declined Gimme Shelter’s request for comment. The new home was purchased in an all-cash, brokerless deal.

It was previously on the market for $10.75 million. The seller is Robert McBride, a power lobbyist for renewable energy firms, real estate, hospitals and more.The gray-shingled dwelling, built in 2008, is 7,591 square feet.

It comes with five bedrooms and 7½ bathrooms — all on 1.66 acres with Fort Pond Bay views. McBride is also an avid fisherman. That said, the residence also boasts a wood-paneled tackle room with a mural depicting the ocean, clouds and seagulls.There’s also a gym, radiant heat and a lower-level wine cellar with a tasting room.The property additionally includes a pool. MFG started with a single eatery — Torrisi Italian Specialties — in 2009.

It closed its doors on New Year’s Day in 2015.Torrisi co-founded MFG with Mario Carbone and Jeff Zalaznick.In addition to their holdings — more than 40 restaurants and private clubs from New York to Riyadh, and from Toronto to Hong Kong — the hospitality brand has moved into residential real estate with the construction of its own luxury tower in Miami. ...