Mark Birnbaum and Eugene Remm Host Michael Capponi’s Birthday and Fundraiser Event

Mark Birnbaum and Eugene Remm of EMM Group are known for throwing the industry’s most lavish parties and transforming the hospitality industry in New York City with venues like Catch, Abe & Arthur’s and SL. When Michael Capponi, one of the most well-known names in South Beach nightlife, decided to throw a birthday party benefit, it only seemed fitting that Mark Birnbaum and business partner Eugene Remm lent a hand to co-host the extravagant event, contributing to an amazing evening for a good cause.

Michael Capponi donated all proceeds from the event to his personal endeavor, “Haiti Empowerment Mission”. The non-profit organization was founded to help revive the suffering economy in Haiti after the devastating earthquake back in 2010.

Alongside Mark Birnbaum and Eugene Remm to support the benefit was Richie Akiva and Ronnie Madra of Butter Group, Valmira Mavraj and Sarah Bromley of VIEvents, Jeffrey Jah and Mark Baker of The Double Seven. The official hosts of the event were Donna Karan and Maria Bello.

The night kicked off with a VIP cocktail hour and a silent auction where art work by Peter Tunney and Phillip Dodard were up for bid, as well as luxurious exclusive events with Michael Capponi himself. The night brought out the most glamorous of celebrities, hospitality industry mainstays and the town’s most beautiful models.

Despite their hectic schedules, Mark Birnbaum and Eugene Remm always find the time to contribute to a good cause. The evening was a huge success. In addition to being an enjoyable evening out, featuring a spontaneous carnival theme, over $120,000 was raised for Michael Capponi’s charity for Haiti.

If you would like to make a contribution or get involved in the Haiti Empowerment Mission please email Danouska@haitiempowermentmission.com.

Mark Birnbaum

Mark Birnbaum: The Hospitality Industry’s Most In-Demand Business Mogul

Mark Birnbaum is one of today’s most in-demand hospitality industry leaders. From promotions and parties, to managing top-notch restaurants and nightclubs in the heart of New York City, Mark Birnbaum has built himself an empire.

Mark Birnbaum started his career in the hospitality industry in 1998 when he worked as a promotions director for a 22,000 square foot venue in Ithica, New York. While Mark Birnbaum worked tirelessly to manage and promote special events, he was earning a name for himself in the industry. In 2002 Mark branched out on his own, founding a nightlife consulting company called Operative Inc., in order to launch Lobby, his first chic midtown Manhattan nightclub. The opening of Lobby in 2003 was one of the most successful in nightlife history.



Hungering for more success, Birnbaum took on another job overseeing the marketing, public relations, promotions and major events for AER Lounge. After Mark Birnbaum took over, AER Lounge was named one of the top picks for nightclubs in the world (and number one in Manhattan) by Condenast Traveler.

It was in 2006 when Mark Birnbaum’s career took a turn that would take him to new heights of success. Mark Birnbaum and his EMM Group partner Eugene



Remm met after throwing rival parties to celebrate their June 10th birthdays. The two collaborated to form EMM Group, a hospitality company, which led to opening their first venue as business partners. Tenjune was opened in 2006 and was another huge success on Birnbaum’s resume.



Since 2006, EMM Group welcomed business partner Eugene Remm and opened several more venues. To date, EMM Group opened Tenjune, The Chandelier Room, SL NYC, SL East, Catch NYC, Abe & Arthur’s, and Lexington Brass. They are continuing to grow their brand by bringing their most popular venues to Miami. Catch Miami and SL South are expected to open next door to one another this Fall in the James Royal Palm, at the same time the trio will be launching a new chic space at 199 Bowery in the Meatpacking District. Additionally Mark Birnbaum and Eugene Remm are co-producing a reality show called “The Kings of New York” which is also set to premiere this fall.

Mark Birnbaum and Eugene Remm Entering the Show Biz

Just when you think EMM Group owners Mark Birnbaum and Eugene Remm couldn’t take on many more projects, we find out they are entering the show biz, the reality-show biz to be exact. Mark Birnbaum and Eugene Remm are perhaps the most in demand business moguls today.

To date, EMM Group is busy managing their exceptionally successful restaurants and honing New York (and New Jersey) nightlife with Abe & Arthur’s, Catch NYC, Lexington Brass, SL, Tenjune and The Chandelier Room, all while renovating their new hot spots, Catch Miami, and 199 Bowery in the Meatpacking District. Also on EMM Group’s daily checklist, running Four Hundred, a lifestyle and management company, and preparing for this season’s hottest parties at The Estate, located in the Hamptons. Mark Birnbaum and Eugene Remm have a very impressive portfolio and always manage to come out on top.


Birnbaum and Remm’s newest venture entails co-producing a reality TV series called “Kings of New York” with friend Tim Kash, a well-known host on MTV Europe. The baseline for the series is a group of young people pursuing their careers in New York. “Kings of New York” will show the struggle to make it in modeling, nightlife promotion, fashion, hairstyling and other professions. While Mark Birnbaumand Eugene Remm will not appear on camera, their venues will feature as backgrounds for some of the scenes. Filming started this week and is expected to debut this fall on AXS channel, previously HD Net, which is now co-owned by Ryan Seacrest.

Mark Birnbaum and Eugene Remm Host Michael Capponi’s Birthday and Fundraiser Event

Mark Birnbaum and Eugene Remm of EMM Group are known for throwing the industry’s most lavish parties and transforming the hospitality industry in New York City with venues like Catch, Abe & Arthur’s and SL. When Michael Capponi, one of the most well-known names in South Beach nightlife, decided to throw a birthday party benefit, it only seemed fitting that Mark Birnbaum and business partner Eugene Remm lent a hand to co-host the extravagant event, contributing to an amazing evening for a good cause.

Michael Capponi donated all proceeds from the event to his personal endeavor, “Haiti Empowerment Mission”. The non-profit organization was founded to help revive the suffering economy in Haiti after the devastating earthquake back in 2010.

Alongside Mark Birnbaum and Eugene Remm to support the benefit was Richie Akiva and Ronnie Madra of Butter Group, Valmira Mavraj and Sarah Bromley of VIEvents, Jeffrey Jah and Mark Baker of The Double Seven. The official hosts of the event were Donna Karan and Maria Bello.

The night kicked off with a VIP cocktail hour and a silent auction where art work by Peter Tunney and Phillip Dodard were up for bid, as well as luxurious exclusive events with Michael Capponi himself. The night brought out the most glamorous of celebrities, hospitality industry mainstays and the town’s most beautiful models.

Despite their hectic schedules, Mark Birnbaum and Eugene Remm always find the time to contribute to a good cause. The evening was a huge success. In addition to being an enjoyable evening out, featuring a spontaneous carnival theme, over $120,000 was raised for Michael Capponi’s charity for Haiti.

If you would like to make a contribution or get involved in the Haiti Empowerment Mission please email Danouska@haitiempowermentmission.com.

Mark Birnbaum Conquers New York City

Mark Birnbaum is the biggest name in the hospitality industry. With a long list of restaurants and nightclubs, Birnbaum and his EMM Group partners have made a name for themselves as the “Kings of New York Nightlife.” Mark Birnbaum is known for infusing his trendy style and innovative energy into every event and every new venue. He has a way of making every business an instant success.

Mark Birnbaum struck gold when he founded EMM Group in 2006 with business partner Eugene Remm and later, Michael Hirtenstien. EMM Group is a hospitality company which has rapidly taken NYC by storm. EMM Group is responsible for Tenjune, Catch, Abe and Arthur’s, Chandelier Room, and SL, just to name a few, all located in the Meatpacking District of New York City. These venues are home to A-listers, famous athletes and Hollywood royalty.

Mark Birnbaum has experienced pinnacles of success because of his hard work. He has been featured in GQ Magazine, US Weekly, and has even been named a Most Stylish New Yorker by StyleCaster. There has yet to be one facet that Mark Birnbaum hasn’t conquered with success.

Mark Birnbaum and his partners at EMM Group spare no expense when it comes to opening a new club or restaurant. Between the sophisticated ambiance and the unique yet trendy décor, New Yorkers flock to EMM Group venues for an enjoyable evening out. Mark Birnbaum has made it his top priority to challenge and refine industry standards.

The Moguls Behind EMM Group

Mark Birnbaum, Eugene Remm and Michael Hirtenstein make up EMM Group, New York City’s leading hospitality company. This trio is a power force in the hospitality industry. They have made a name for themselves in the restaurant business, nightlife business and lifestyle management business. They have made EMM Group a multifaceted hub and very quickly became the go-to-guys for A-list events and parties. The dynamic collaboration of Mark Birnbaum, Eugene Remm and Michael Hirtenstein was a recipe for instant success.



Before founding EMM Group in 2006, Mark Birnbaum was the promotions director of a 22,000 square-foot club in New York. It was here that he learned the ropes of the business. He learned the ins and outs of promotions, marketing, public relations and event management. It didn’t take long for Birnbaum to recognize that his drive and aptitude for the industry could take him to the top, but no one could have envisioned the level of success he would reach with EMM Group partners Eugene Remm and Michael Hirtenstein.



Eugene Remm attended Long Island’s Hofstra University, where he ran a popular bar and ventured the world of real estate. In his senior year of college he used all of his tip money, ten thousand dollars, to purchase five houses. Shortly after graduating, Remm merged with B.R. Guest Restaurants where he ran the lounge, Level V. Remm and Birnbaum met after throwing rival birthday parties, both were born on June 10. The two became fast friends and decided to go into business together.



Michael Hirtenstein was the president and chief executive officer at WestCom Corporation since 1992. He founded the company and funded it all on his own. His company was one of the premier point-to-point dedicated private line providers to the financial community. He ended up selling the company in 2008 and quickly joined forces with Mark Birnbaum and Eugene Remm in EMM Group.



Since Mark Birnbaum founded EMM Group in 2006, the company has reached inconceivable heights of success. It is evident that EMM Group will continue to lead the hospitality industry for some time to come. EMM Group continues to branch out and reach new clientele, next on their list is Miami where they are opening up yet another Catch Restaurant. Each partner brings unparalleled experience and industry insight to the table that continues to heighten industry standards. This trio is an unsurpassed power group that continues to surprise and delight patrons.


For more information about Mark Birnbaum, please visit the website www.markbirnbaumemmgroupinc.com.

Mark Birnbaum – from Humble Beginnings to Hospitality Mogul

Anyone looking to enjoy a delightful seafood dinner in New York’s meatpacking district should head straight to “Catch” restaurant. The man behind this successful seafood restaurant is none other than hospitality monarch Mark Birnbaum. A successful entrepreneur and visionary, whose aptitude for risk taking has made him a success. During the economic slowdown of 2007, when everyone was struggling and no one even dreamed of investing; Mark and good friend Eugene Remm invested in the very hip nightspot - TenJune.

Success was never served on a silver platter for Mark Birnbaum who had to work very hard to make it big in the hospitality industry. His career started with the launch of a 22,000 sq feet mega club in Ithaca. Mark started his own entrepreneurial venture with Operative Inc which was credited for the launch of Lobby, a trendy nightspot. The Lobby’s success was phenomenal and it led to another big assignment, the AER Lounge, which went on to make history. It was named by Conde Nast traveler as one of the best nightspots around the world.

In the year 2006, along with business entrepreneur Mark Hirtenstein and his friend Eugene Remm, formed the EMM Group which has made a niche for itself in the luxury and hospitality industry. The famous nightclubs in this group include Tenjune, Chandelier Room and SL East. Anyone who is looking for the incomparable party experience can head to these nightclubs to have a good time with great music and enjoy the many celebrities that attend their clubs. Mark and his partners have also scored a home run with their string of restaurants that include Abe & Arthur’s, Lexington Brass and Catch. The meteoric success of Mark and his partners has led to them being named as “The New Kings of New York Nightlife.”
Under the leadership of Mark, the EMM Group is expanding its portfolio and changing the rules for the hospitality business.

For more information about Mark Birnbaum, please visit the website www.markbirnbaumemmgroupinc.com.