Remm and his partner Mark Birnbaum founded EMM Group in 2006. EMM has developed a portfolio of successful ventures across New York, Los Angeles, Dubai, 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 after noticing that there was a noticeable lack of "traditional seafood restaurant in the neighborhood". Recently, EMM Group welcomed a new partner, Tilman Fertitta.
Biography
Remm, the son of Russian immigrants, was born in Russia and grew up in Brooklyn, Queens and New Jersey before attending Long Island's Hofstra University, where he ran a bar and started speculating in real estate. 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 and launch a series of clubs including TenJune with partner Mark Birnbaum.
Hospitality commentator
Remm and his EMM partners are also known for their role as commentators on the hospitality market, especially in the New York area. Remm has been cited for his role in shaping the hospitality industry in the New York area by Entrepreneur, The New York Post, Modern Luxury and Forbes as one of the "New Kings of New York Hospitality". 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
Since 2006, Remm has been involved with several NYC properties including Tenjune, Catch, Lulu’s, Abe & Arthur’s and SL New York, as well as a club in Miami. In 2015, EMM opened international locations at Catch Dubai, in Dubai, UAE, and Catch Playa del Carmen in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. Seafood restaurant Catch 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. Eugenes' newest venture is Rumble Boxing, a boxing-inspired group fitness concept along with partners Noah Neiman, Andy Stenzler and Anthony DiMarco. The 45-minute, 10-round workout combines boxing-inspired cardio and full-body strength training. Rumble has brick-and-mortar locations in Manhattan’s Flatiron and NoHo neighborhoods, and 2018 expansion plans for L.A., San Francisco, D.C, and Philadelphia. It has a recent minority stake acquisition by lifestyle operator, Equinox Fitness Clubs. Remm holds the chief concept officer position.
