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.

Mark Birnbaum – the face behind New York’s Trendy Hotspots

Are you looking for an exquisite wining and dining experience?  Then head to ‘Catch’ restaurant in the meatpacking district of Manhattan. It’s just the perfect setting for a high profile event or a private soiree of the elite. The man behind its success is none other than the mogul Mark Birnbaum  who had the perfect ingredients for the success of “Catch”, with its cool ambience great hospitality and the best in cuisine with top chef winner Hung Huynh.

Mark along with his good friend Eugene Remm and business entrepreneur Michael Hirtenstein, has provided an unparallel nightlife experience to the New York nightlife. His entrepreneurial venture with the EMM Group which was started in 2006 has become a brand name for New York nightlife. With clubs like TenJune, Catch roof, Chandelier Room and SL East and their famous restaurants like Lexington Brass and Abe & Arthur’s, the trio has hit a home run.

So how does Mark beat the meatpacking district competition? The answer is easy by catering to the demands of its patrons and offering them an unparallel experience. His love for the nightlife industry is evident.

It is easy to guess why Mark Birnbaum  is the reigning king of the nightlife industry in New York; it is his flair to take risks and deliver nothing but the best. Mark stays a busy man with the announcement of two new hotspots 199 Bowery and Catch in Miami.


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

Mark Birnbaum Named Most Stylish New Yorker

In addition to be remarkably successful and genius business owners, Mark Birnbaum and Eugene Remm, are now being recognized as two of New York’s most fashionable people. StyleCaster included the hospitality moguls on their annual list, The 50 Most Stylish New Yorkers.

To be fair, individuals were not picked based upon expensive, trendy couture collections or fresh runway attires, but rather a more unique, and self-inspired look. Mark Birnbaum and Eugene Remm, partners in EMM Group, were chosen simply because they are always on top of their game. StyleCaster hit the nail on the head when they said Mark Birnbaum and Eugene Remm “keep us inspired, surprised, and let’s be honest, a bit jealous.” Mark Birnbaum and his partners keep us inspired in many ways. Between their trendy hot spots like SL, Catch, Abe & Arthur’s, and Tenjune, all in the Meatpacking District, and the A-List parties and their luxurious lifestyle, EMM Group owners are admired by Most Yorkers. Their style is just an added bonus.

Mark Birnbaum recognizes high fashion, and has a level of respect for it. In US Weekly, we learned that “Birnbaum owns a rare pair of Converse, designed and signed by John Varvatos. ‘He made four pairs, and I got one of them. They’re like an art piece, so I put them in a glass display case,’ he says.” While we are busy admiring Birnbaum and Remm, they are inspired by fashion forward celebrities like Jay Z and Kanye West for their unique day to night attire. Being recognized for their innovative fashion sense is just another accomplishment of the already exceptionally successful pair.

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

Mark Birnbaum and Partners Transform the Meatpacking District

Mark Birnbaum has quickly become the hospitality industry’s leading man, along with partners Eugene Remm and Michael Hirtenstein. Since 2006, when Mark Birnbaum partnered up with Remm and Hirtenstein to form EMM Group, the three business moguls have managed to transform the Meatpacking District in New York City. Catch, SL, Abe & Arthur’s, Tenjune, and Lexington Brass are just some of the venues in the Meatpacking District that have been produced by EMM Group.

EMM Group consists of over 700 employees and continues to expand each and every year. Mark Birnbaum brings his experience and chic taste to the table and infuses an innovative energy into every new project. He works year-round to balance the fundamentals of business ownership and operation, making him a truly successful entrepreneur in a city where most struggle to make it.

EMM Group recognized the lack of establishments that successfully offer multiple experiences within the same place. This ignited Mark Birnbaum and his partners to create multi-faceted venues that could cater to an array of crowds. For example, their first restaurant called Abe & Arthur’s, considered an “instant success”, has their nightclub lounge, SL, right next door. Two blocks away is yet another venue, Tenjune. These dynamics accommodate an assortment of patrons which has inevitably contributed to EMM Group’s success as a company. Following suit is Mark Birnbaum’s much anticipated venue located at 199 Bowery. It has been confirmed that the venue is the most versatile yet with a bakery and cafe, a dining room that will specialize in Asian fusion dishes, and a lower level jazz club. It is no secret that EMM Group stands far above the rest in the hospitality industry.

It didn’t take long for Birnbaum to recognize that his drive and knack 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. The partnership of Mark Birnbaum, Eugene Remm and Michael Hirtenstein was a recipe for instant success. Each partner brings unparalleled experience and industry insight to the table that continues to heighten industry standards.

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