Eugene Remm

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Eugene Remm
Occupation(s)Entrepreneur, restaurateur
Years active2006–present
Websiteeugeneremm.com

Eugene Remm is a New York-based entrepreneur, restaurateur and commentator on the hospitality industry. In 2016, Remm was called by Forbes magazine, one of the "New Kings of New York Hospitality".[1]

EMM[edit]

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]

Biography[edit]

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]

Hospitality commentator[edit]

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] The 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.

Ventures[edit]

Since 2006, Remm has been involved with several NYC properties including Tenjune, Catch,[16] Lulu's,[17] Abe & Arthur's and SL New York,[18][19] as well as a club in Miami.[20] In 2015, EMM opened international locations at Catch Dubai, in Dubai, UAE, and Catch Playa del Carmen in Playa del Carmen, Mexico.[21] Seafood restaurant Catch (2011) went from a standalone NYC flagship to an international phenomenon with locations in L.A., Dubai and Playa del Carmen and additional outposts slated for 2018.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Bertoni, Steven. "The New Kings Of New York Nightlife". Forbes. Retrieved 10 October 2016.
  2. ^ "The New Kings of New York Nightlife". Forbes.com. 2010-04-22. Retrieved 2016-03-27.
  3. ^ "Catch Of The Day: Catch New York Comes To Dubai". entrepreneur.com. 2015-01-15. Retrieved 2016-03-29.
  4. ^ "About Eugene Remm". Retrieved 2016-04-05.
  5. ^ Morabito, Greg. "Catch's Mark Birnbaum, Eugene Remm, and Hung Huynh". Eater. Retrieved 10 October 2016.
  6. ^ "Catch Kingpin Mark Birnbaum Sells Half His Company to Landry's Owner Tilman Feritta". Eater NY. Retrieved 2018-02-02.
  7. ^ "EMM Group Acquired by 'Billion Dollar Buyer' Host". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2018-02-02.
  8. ^ "Perfect Getaway". New York Post. 2008-02-14. Retrieved 2016-04-05.
  9. ^ "The New Kings of New York Nightlife". Forbes.com. 2010-04-22. Retrieved 2016-03-27.
  10. ^ "The New Kings of New York Nightlife". Forbes.com. 2010-04-22. Retrieved 2016-03-27.
  11. ^ "Meet 8 Men Who Run NY's Nightlife Scene". gotham-magazine.com. 2014-11-26. Retrieved 2016-04-02.
  12. ^ "Catch Of The Day: Catch New York Comes To Dubai". entrepreneur.com. 2015-01-15. Retrieved 2016-03-29.
  13. ^ "Perfect Getaway". New York Post. 2008-02-14. Retrieved 2016-04-05.
  14. ^ "The New Kings of New York Nightlife". Forbes.com. 2010-04-22. Retrieved 2016-03-27.
  15. ^ "Night Moves". modernluxury.com. 2012-10-24. Retrieved 2016-04-05.
  16. ^ "Catching Fish in the Meatpacking District". wsj.com. 2014-10-21. Retrieved 2016-04-06.
  17. ^ "Meet 8 Men Who Run NY's Nightlife Scene". gotham-magazine.com. 2014-11-26. Retrieved 2016-04-02.
  18. ^ "Forget the Clothes, Show Me the New Bars". nytimes.com. 2013-10-06. Retrieved 2016-04-01.
  19. ^ "19 NYC Restaurant Power Players You Need to Know". zagat.com. 2013-10-29. Retrieved 2016-04-06.
  20. ^ "Night Moves". modernluxury.com. 2012-10-24. Retrieved 2016-04-05.
  21. ^ "Catch Dubai brings New York City's celeb-favoured seafood restaurant to our shores". thenational.ae. 2015-04-12. Retrieved 2016-04-06.

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