Our Story
At Promise Hospitality Group (PHG), our journey began with a bold vision — to redefine hospitality through exceptional food service, integrity, and community impact. From managing luxury hotel dining concepts to serving meals for shelters, hospitals, and government institutions, we’re committed to delivering excellence with every plate. Rooted in care and quality, we continue to elevate the dining experience while empowering the communities we serve.
Driven by a commitment to excellence and inclusivity, we continue to create unforgettable experiences while making a positive difference in the communities we serve.
Mission & Vision
Our Mission:
At Promise Hospitality Group (PHG), our mission is to redefine hospitality by delivering exceptional food and beverage services with excellence, integrity, and compassion. We strive to nourish communities through personalized culinary experiences, empowering individuals and elevating standards across luxury hotels, healthcare facilities, shelters, and government institutions.
Our Vision:
To become the leading force in modern hospitality, where food service meets purpose — blending culinary excellence with community impact and creating a legacy where every meal makes a difference.
Carne
“Straight from the heart of Italy, Carne transforms the traditional steakhouse experience with a masterfully curated menu of premium cuts, artisanal pastas, and seasonal delights. Each dish celebrates bold flavors and timeless craftsmanship, offering three distinct journeys—land, sea, and garden—that invite you to savor the best of Italian cuisine in every bite.”
Discover Carne, where Italian heritage meets the art of the steakhouse. From premium cuts to handcrafted pastas, every dish is a celebration of tradition and modern culinary excellence.
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Our Services
Our Services
Dining Room
At Promise Hospitality Group, we redefine food and beverage experiences by combining exceptional culinary expertise with seamless service. Our mission is to craft unique dining concepts that cater to diverse tastes and occasions, ensuring unforgettable experiences for every guest.
Outbound Catering
At Promise Hospitality Group, we take pride in delivering exceptional catering experiences tailored to your needs. From intimate gatherings to large-scale corporate events, our team ensures every detail is executed flawlessly.
With menus crafted to reflect your vision and the finest ingredients, we create unforgettable moments through exceptional food and impeccable service.
Government Program
At Promise Hospitality Group, we believe in the power of community and the impact of giving back. Our fundraiser services are designed to help you create meaningful events that inspire generosity and make a difference.
From elegant galas to casual gatherings, our team will work with you to craft a memorable experience tailored to your cause.
Trusted by Leading Luxury Brands and Hotels
“Partnering with Promise Hospitality Group has transformed our restaurant’s potential into a thriving reality. From the beginning, their team demonstrated a deep understanding of our brand’s essence and crafted strategies that aligned perfectly with our vision and goals.”
— Isabelle R., Marketing Director, Marriott International
10,000+ rooms
“With over 10,000 rooms under our care, Promise Hospitality Group ensures exceptional guest experiences through seamless service, comfort, and attention to detail across all our managed properties.”
3 million+ guests /year
“With over 3 million guests served each year, Promise Hospitality Group takes pride in creating exceptional dining and hospitality experiences. From innovative restaurant concepts to seamless guest services.
100,000+ monthly meals
“Serving over 100,000 meals each month, Promise Hospitality Group is dedicated to delivering outstanding culinary experiences that delight guests and set a new standard in hospitality.”
7 Cuisines
6 Brands
3,000+ dine-in guests daily
PHG builds and executes concepts across 2 star – 4 star hotels that adhere and comply to brand standards but differentiate to meet different guest mix and demand drivers. These are 3 meal period restaurants that operate 365 days a year from a minimum of 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM daily. These dining programs are essential to the brand ethos and guest experience. These dining outlets provide full service hotels [25%] increase in ADR
(“Average Daily Rate”) and is the biggest bucket of guest spend on-property outside of the room-booking itself.
Meet Our Founders
PremTim Gjonbalic
Forbes 30 under 30
Opened his first restaurant in New York City at the age of 19, located inside a big box hotel. Since 2016,
He’s operated an on-demand platform for hotel room service that leases restaurants inside of hotels and transforms the back-of house into delivery hubs that provide room service to nearby hotels . At its peak, Tim operated scalable commissary kitchens in over 60,000 rooms nationwide and have raised over $65 million of venture capital .
Mo Zhou
Forbes 30 under 30
Mo started his first company at the age of 25 as the cofounder of Choosy - a consumer AI startup backed by Coatue ,
NEA, and Forerunner - which was acquired by Verishop in April 2020. Then, he joined as a full time Partner at Innovation Global Capital, an early-stage VC fund specializing in the Consumer, Fintech, and B2B SaaS verticals. Afterwards, he joined Tim at Butler and scaled the business to 60,000 nationwide. He started his career in investment banking at Rothschild and Citi, where he worked on $9bn+ of transactions across the Consumer, Power, and Agriculture sectors.
Our Brands
Carne
Carne is a modern Italian steakhouse that combines the richness of Italian culinary heritage with premium cuts and handcrafted dishes.
Each plate is a celebration of quality, flavor, and timeless dining experiences.
Good Times
Good Times blends classic comfort food with innovative craft cocktails in a lively, playful atmosphere. Featuring arcade games -
board games, and the best happy hour in Midtown West, it’s the perfect spot to unwind, connect, and create memories.
Allora
ALLORA Ristorante is a classic Italian-American restaurant and bar located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan.
Enjoy the robust and delicious collection of entrées — many of which are prepared tableside, like the Bistecca di Manzo à la Diane or the flambéed desserts. And pair your meal with a refreshing cocktail or select a wine from the vast array of labels and vintages.
Our Brands
Italian steakhouse concept blends rustic charm with modern elegance, creating a sophisticated yet chic dining experience.
American Style Restaurant welcoming space for guests to enjoy a leisurely meal with friends and family with american comfort food
112 West 25th Street NYC NY 10001
350 West 40th Street NYC NY 10018
ALLORA Ristorante is a classic Italian-American restaurant and bar located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan
145 E 47th St, New York, NY 10017
Meet Our Founders
PremTim Gjonbalic
Forbes 30 under 30
Opened his first restaurant in New York City at the age of 19, located inside a big box hotel. Since 2016, he’s operated an on-demand platform for hotel room service that leases restaurants inside of hotels and transforms the back-ofhouse into delivery hubs that provide room service to nearby hotels. At its peak, Tim operated scalable commissary kitchens in over 60,000 rooms nationwide and have raised over $65 million of venture capital.
Mo Zhou
Forbes 30 under 30
Mo started his first company at the age of 25 as the cofounder of Choosy - a consumer AI startup backed by Coatue, NEA, and Forerunner - which was acquired by Verishop in April 2020. Then, he joined as a full time Partner at Innovation Global Capital, an early-stage VC fund specializing in the Consumer, Fintech, and B2B SaaS verticals. Afterwards, he joined Tim at Butler and scaled the business to 60,000 nationwide. He started his career in investment banking at Rothschild and Citi, where he worked on $9bn+ of transactions across the Consumer, Power, and Agriculture sectors.
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