Eugene Remm

Remm and his partner Mark Birnbaum founded EMM Group (now known as Catch Hospitality Group) in 2006.^[2] EMM has developed a portfolio of successful ventures across New York, Los Angeles, Dubai,^[3] and Playa del Carmen. Remm's present focus is the domestic and international expansion of EMM's seafood concept "CATCH" with its original location in New York City's Meatpacking District^[4] after noticing that there was a noticeable lack of "traditional seafood restaurant in the neighborhood".^[5] Recently, EMM Group welcomed a new partner, Tilman Fertitta.^[6][7]

Remm, the son of Russian immigrants, was born in Russia and grew up in Brooklyn, Queens and New Jersey^[8] before attending Long Island's Hofstra University, where he ran a bar and started speculating in real estate.^[9] Later, Remm ran NYC lounges for the Gerber Group and Steven Hanson from B.R. Guest. That led to Remm's passion for food and beverage. In 2006, he went on to co-found EMM (Catch Restaurants, Lexington Brass) and launch a series of clubs including TenJune with partner Mark Birnbaum.^[10]

Remm and his EMM partners are also known for their role as commentators on the hospitality market, especially in the New York area.^[11] Remm has been cited for his role in shaping the hospitality industry in the New York area by Entrepreneur,^[12] New York Post,^[13] Modern Luxury and Forbes as one of the "New Kings of New York Hospitality".^[14][15] Remm and his partner Mark Birnbaum implemented dynamic hospitality experiences by using food, service and vibe to create transitions between dining, nightlife and entertainment.