Mark Birnbaum
About Mark Birnbaum
Catch Hospitality Group co-founder Mark Birnbaum has played a major role in transforming New York City’s Meatpacking District into one of the most sought-after areas in the city. Dubbed by Forbes Magazine as one of the “New Kings of New York Hospitality," he, along with partners Tilman Fertitta and Eugene Remm, have continued to develop Catch Hospitality Group into a bi-coastal, multi-market operation since the company’s partnership with Fertitta’s privately owned Landry’s, Inc. in 2017.
Identifying a need for establishments that offer multiple experiences within the same property, Catch Hospitality Group has introduced synergy between restaurants and nightlife, opening venues in numerous markets that create seamless transitions between dining and entertainment.
In the present day, Birnbaum and his partners continue to pioneer multi-faceted hospitality experiences across major markets. Anchored by CATCH’s iconic flagship in the heart of New York City’s Meatpacking District, the globally-inspired seafood destination has grown its footprint to Los Angeles, Las Vegas at ARIA Resort & Casino, Aspen, Miami Beach, and Dallas, with Scottsdale on the horizon.
Since 2011, Catch Hospitality Group has evolved from a standalone New York City flagship into one of the most renowned restaurant groups, best known for pioneering creative and dynamic hospitality experiences in major markets. The group's success is driven by a team-first mentality and a relentless pursuit of its three core principles: great food, great service, and great vibe.
The CATCH brand continues its thoughtful growth, following Miami Beach (2024) and Dallas (2024) with its most recent addition at Scottsdale’s Fashion Square (2025). Catch first debuted in New York City’s Meatpacking District in 2011, followed by locations in Los Angeles (2016) and Las Vegas at the Aria Resort & Casino (2018), along with the expansion of its sister concept, Catch Steak Aspen (2021).
MarkJay
MarkJay is a boutique agency specializing in growth strategy across multiple industries including hospitality and NFT cryptocurrency.
With a hand in operational areas including scouting new locations, design and build-out of new locations, hiring key talent, honing operational efficiencies, and curating opening events, MarkJay has worked alongside Catch Hospitality Group as the company has burgeoned from 1 location in 2006 to 7 restaurants across the United States including 3 in New York, 2 in Los Angeles, 1 in Las Vegas and 1 in Aspen.
Other projects include RECUR Forever NFT, where MarkJay works to make NFTs accessible for fans and brands through seamless, easy-to-use, secure turnkey experiences Powered by RECUR.