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Owner Henry Hautau
Henry, a long time Novato resident, realized
a dream in opening Finnegan's Marin in June of 2006. Having worked
in restaurants and bars during his college years in Philadelphia
and his uncles Irish Pub (P.J. Finnegan's) in New Jersey, Henry
strove to bring a warm, welcoming, neighborhood restaurant and
bar where locals could gather in Novato. Henry, a longtime bond
salesman in San Francisco, left the city and now owns two successful
restaurants in downtown Novato, Kitchen at 868 Grant and Finnegan's.
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Owner Mark Edwards
With over 20 years of experience in the restaurant business, Mark Edwards, a Bay Area native, is a polished and performance-driven food and beverage professional. Mark has a customer following spanning several years, a result of his professionalism and popularity during his tenure at PlumpJack Balboa Cafe, the California Café Corporation along with Insalata’s Restaurant in San Anselmo, The Buena Buena Vista in San Francisco, Habana Cuban Restaurant in San Francisco, Opening Kitchen In Novato and other Bay Area restaurants.
Time spent at these highly recognized establishments, Mark became highly respected for his Selection of Cocktails, Wine and Beer, his strong rapport with customers, and his work ethic. He is well-known and respected by restaurant professionals and customers alike. Mark is operationally savvy, understanding that great design or a top notch chef are only part of what makes satisfied guests come back again and again.
Mark is originally from San Rafael and now lives in Novato where he is an active volunteer and member of the community. He is involved in supporting a number of charitable causes such as Novato sports programs and all educational institutions in Novato and the Bay Area. |
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