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Anna Weinberg
owner Marlowe restaurant
Anna Weinberg is a prominent San Francisco restaurateur originally from Waiheke Island, New Zealand. She began her career as an aspiring actress before transitioning into the restaurant industry.12
Early Career and Background:
- Moved to New York City at 19 and started working in restaurants
- Briefly pursued acting, appearing in soap operas and even an episode of Young Hercules with Ryan Gosling2
- Opened her first restaurant, Stella, with chef Melissa O'Donnell when she was 2312
San Francisco Restaurant Career: Weinberg is the co-founder of the Big Night Restaurant Group, which was dissolved in 2023.1 She has owned and managed several notable San Francisco restaurants, including:
- Marlowe
- Park Tavern
- The Cavalier
- Leo's Oyster Bar
- Petit Marlowe
- Marianne's
- Cow Marlowe2
Professional Philosophy: Her approach to restaurants is deeply personal, focusing on creating memorable experiences. As she notes, "It's not about winning an award for the perfectly crafted whatever; it's always been about becoming a part of people's lives."2
Weinberg currently serves as a managing partner in restaurants and retail, with a career spanning from New York to San Francisco, where she has become a significant figure in the city's culinary scene.34
