Delicious Hospitality Group

Name

Delicious Hospitality Group

Legal name

Delicious Hospitality Group

Website

https://dhgnyc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Restaurant Hospitality

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Caterers (722320), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (722410)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Retail-Eating Places (5812)

akta.pro primary industry

Special Occasion & Destination Restaurants (THAFACAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

All-Day Dining Restaurants (THAFACAJ), Fine Dining Restaurants (THAFACAA)

Keywords

• Restaurant hospitality group
• Italian-inspired dining
• Private dining events
• Wine bar experiences
• Upscale urban restaurants

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Restaurant Dining: Revenue from table service at four restaurant locations: Charlie Bird (Italian-inspired), Pasquale Jones (wood-fired cuisine/pizza), Bar Pasquale (Sicilian-inspired), and Legacy Records (upscale dining with Ada's Place cocktail lounge and Easy Victor Café).
2. Private Dining and Events: Private event services ranging from intimate dining rooms to full restaurant buyouts, accommodating 1 to 500 people. Offers breakfast, lunch, cocktail, and dinner options customized to needs.
3. Merchandise Sales: E-commerce sales of branded apparel including hoodies, t-shirts, hats, and beanies. Also sells food products like Pasquale Jones Calabrian Chiles.
4. Gift Cards: Digital and physical gift cards sold in denominations from $50 to $500.
5. Online Ordering and Delivery: Third-party delivery through Caviar, DoorDash, and Goldbelly for nationwide shipping. Also direct online ordering from restaurant websites.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Delicious Hospitality Group operates a portfolio of four restaurant concepts in New York City (Charlie Bird, Pasquale Jones, Bar Pasquale, and Legacy Records plus its Ada's Place cocktail lounge and Easy Victor Café), serving inventive Italian-inspired cuisine, wood-fired pizza, Sicilian-inspired plates, and upscale dining. Beyond on-premise dining, the group offers private dining and event services for 1 to 500 guests, branded merchandise and food products via its online store, gift cards, and dining experiences on JetBlue Mint Class flights.

Product overview

Delicious Hospitality Group is a New York City-based restaurant group founded by Chef Ryan Hardy, operating a portfolio of distinct dining concepts. The group offers four primary restaurant brands: Charlie Bird (Italian-inspired Soho mainstay, est. 2013), Pasquale Jones (wood-fired pizza in Nolita), Legacy Records (upscale Midtown dining with Ada's Place cocktail lounge and Easy Victor Café), and Bar Pasquale (Sicilian-inspired, est. Summer 2022). Beyond brick-and-mortar restaurants, the portfolio includes private dining and events (accommodating 1-500 guests), branded merchandise (Charlie Bird and Pasquale Jones apparel and food products), digital and physical gift cards, and an in-flight dining experience on JetBlue's Mint Class. The group emphasizes an inventive culinary style, extraordinary wine programs, and curated music line-ups as signature components of its hospitality experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Charlie Bird (Italian-inspired restaurant, Soho) Italian-inspired table-service restaurant in Soho, New York City, the founding concept of the group (open Sun–Thurs 5pm–11pm, Fri–Sat 5pm–12am; lunch Wed–Fri 12pm–3pm; brunch Sat–Sun 12pm–3:30pm), known for an inventive menu, extraordinary wine service, and curated music including NYC and 90s hip-hop. Targeted at general diners seeking a memorable, music-forward NYC dining experience.
• Pasquale Jones (Wood-fired cuisine and pizza, Nolita) Wood-fired pizza and Italian cuisine restaurant in Nolita (187 Mulberry Street), open for dinner nightly 5pm–10pm and brunch/lunch Wed–Sun 12pm–3pm, featuring seasonal menus, an extensive wine program, and a signature curated playlist. Targeted at general diners and, via Goldbelly, at national buyers of Pasquale Jones food products.
• Bar Pasquale (Sicilian-inspired bar, Nolita) Sicilian-inspired bar and restaurant on 98 Kenmare Street, featuring sfincione-style pizza, handmade pastas, and plates inspired by travels around the Ionian Sea, situated adjacent to Pasquale Jones. Targeted at general diners seeking a Sicilian bar/pasta experience within the group's Nolita footprint.
• Legacy Records (Upscale dining, Midtown) Upscale dining experience in Midtown Manhattan (Tue–Sat 5pm–10pm) featuring breakfast through dinner service, accompanied on-site by the Ada's Place cocktail lounge and Easy Victor Café. Targeted at upscale diners and corporate/private event guests in Midtown.
• Private Dining & Events (across all locations) Event experiences offered across all four restaurant locations, ranging from intimate private dining rooms (1–16 guests) to full restaurant buyouts (up to 500 guests), with breakfast, lunch, cocktail, and dinner options customized to client needs; the group can also bring its restaurants to private homes or preferred venues. Targeted at corporate event hosts, planners, and individuals hosting celebrations.
• Branded Merchandise (apparel and food products) E-commerce storefront selling Charlie Bird and Pasquale Jones branded merchandise including hoodies (e.g., Charlie Bird Hoodie at $55), t-shirts ($35–$48), trucker hats (e.g., $35), beanies (e.g., $40), slice caps (e.g., $30), and food products such as Pasquale Jones Calabrian Chiles ($22). Targeted at brand fans and gift purchasers; also distributed via Goldbelly for nationwide shipping.
• Gift Cards (digital and physical) Digital and physical gift cards sold in fixed denominations from $50 to $500 (including $50, $75, $100, $150, $200, $250, $300, $350, $400, $450, $500); digital cards can be emailed directly to recipients. Targeted at gift purchasers and brand fans.
• JetBlue Mint Class In-flight Dining Dining experience developed for and featured on JetBlue's Mint Class flights on US and International routes, extending the group's hospitality identity to air travel. Targeted at JetBlue Mint Class premium-cabin passengers.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• JetBlueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDelicious Hospitality Group experiences are available on JetBlue's Mint Class for US and International flights, bringing the restaurant group's culinary identity to air travel.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Major Food Group: NYC-based, chef-driven multi-concept restaurant group (Carbone, Torrisi, Sadelle's, The Grill). Directly comparable to DHG in operating multiple high-end, press-driven dining concepts under a single hospitality umbrella, with strong private events and brand extension.
• Tao Group Hospitality: Operates a portfolio of upscale Asian and Italian-leaning restaurants and nightlife venues in NYC and beyond (TAO, Lavo, Legasea). Comparable as a multi-concept NYC hospitality group with strong event business, cocktail lounges, and brand-driven experiential dining.
• NoHo Hospitality Group: NYC multi-concept operator behind Carbone (Greenwich Village), Contessa, and The Fulton. Directly comparable as an Italian-leaning, upscale, multi-location NYC group with strong events and award-winning press profile.
• Catch Hospitality Group: NYC-based hospitality group operating Catch Steak, Catch NYC, and other high-volume upscale dining and nightlife venues. Comparable for premium NYC positioning, large event/buyout capacity, and brand-extension into nightlife and lounges.
• Momofuku (David Chang): Chef David Chang's multi-concept restaurant group (Ssäm Bar, Momofuku Noodle Bar, Momofuku Ko) plus consumer products and a media/podcast brand. Comparable as a founder-led NYC chef group that extends into merchandise, packaged goods, and media.
• Simple Hospitality: NYC restaurant group behind Carne Mare, Mr. Chow, and other upscale Italian-leaning concepts. Comparable as a multi-concept NYC operator with strong private events business and Italian/Mediterranean culinary focus.
• Carma Hospitality: NYC-based restaurant group operating Carma, Talia's, and other upscale Italian-rooted concepts. Comparable in its Italian-leaning cuisine, multi-location NYC model, and high-end private event positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Union Square Hospitality Group: Danny Meyer's established NYC hospitality group (Union Square Cafe, Gramercy Tavern, Daily Provisions). A larger, more diversified incumbent that overlaps with DHG in upscale full-service Italian-leaning dining and adjacent all-day café concepts.
• Cipriani: Global hospitality and events operator with strong NYC presence (Harry's Bar, Cipriani Wall Street, Cipriani 25 Broadway). Comparable for high-end Italian dining DNA, large-scale event and buyout capabilities, and brand-driven experience.

Others

• Dig (Dig Inn): NYC-based fast-casual restaurant group with a multi-location, vertically integrated supply chain and digital ordering. Included as a NYC restaurant operator of comparable scale and headcount, though positioned in a different (faster, more accessible) price tier.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/legacyrecordsrestaurant
• Instagraminstagram.com/dhgnyc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/delicious-hospitality-group

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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