Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury owner Mat Ishbia, along with global hospitality company Major Food Group (MFG) and its co-founders Mario Carbone, Jeff Zalaznick, and Rich Torrisi formed a unique collaboration to open The Ra Ra Room, the first-ever members-only private dining club within a sports and entertainment venue. The Ra Ra Room, located inside PHX Arena, opened in November.
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“The Ra Ra Room is another example of our commitment to continue to elevate Phoenix as the premier destination for sports, entertainment and now high-end hospitality,” said Ishbia. “The Ra Ra Room is designed to be a destination in and of itself with the added convenience of Phoenix’s best sports and entertainment offerings in the very same building. Together with Mario, Jeff, and Rich, we have created a one-of-a-kind experience that can only be found in Phoenix.”
Situated on the event level of the arena, The Ra Ra Room presents as an Art Deco-style speakeasy that offers members an exclusive dining and social experience. From the moment they walk through the door, members enter a world of glamor and indulgence featuring exquisite cuisine, a world-class wine list, a lavish pantry stocked with gourmet snacks, and a personal concierge providing unparalleled service.
“The Ra Ra Room is an extraordinary opportunity to merge luxury hospitality with the vibrant energy of Phoenix sports and entertainment,” said Carbone. “It’s designed to deliver an elevated experience that redefines hospitality standards in Phoenix and beyond. We’re excited to partner with Mat to bring this unparalleled vision to life in a way that only MFG can.”
Best known for esteemed restaurants like CARBONE, The Grill, Dirty French, ZZ’s Club, Sadelle’s, Contessa, Parm and Torrisi Bar & Restaurant, Major Food Group will bring many of its classics – such as Caesar alla ZZ and CARBONE’s Spicy Rigatoni Vodka – to the menu at The Ra Ra Room. The collaboration marks the renowned global hospitality brand’s first venture in Phoenix, underscoring Ishbia’s commitment to further develop and advance the city.
The members-only club is open during every Suns home game, select Mercury games and concerts, and every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, regardless of the arena’s event schedule.
The restaurant was designed by Gensler in collaboration with MFG’s in-house design team, and construction was led by Okland Construction, while CAA ICON served as project manager. Oak View Group operates the restaurant in partnership with Major Food Group.
