Sean Feeney
Co-Founder Grovehouse, Owner of Lilia and Misi
Sean Feeney is co-founder of Grovehouse, a Brooklyn-based hospitality company launched in 2014 that established acclaimed Italian restaurants LILIA (2016), MISI (2018), and FINI (2022). Grovehouse also comprises MISIPASTA (2019), an experiential Italian specialties company that brings the beloved flavors of their restaurants to guests through a retail storefront. At FINI, Sean curates on-site dining experiences and unique events in New York and at prestigious venues across the country, including the Super Bowl and the Masters, while developing strategic partnerships with leading brands. Sean is also a managing partner of transformative restaurants Hometown Bar-B-Que and Red Hook Tavern in Red Hook, Brooklyn.
With fresh eyes on the industry, Sean has become a highly regarded, innovative restaurateur. In pursuit of making every day a good day for others, he empathetically challenges the norm. Sean is Chairperson of the Food Education Fund, a New York City-based nonprofit that empowers underserved public high school students through hands-on hospitality training, industry connections, and professional development programs. He also sits on the Board of Directors of the FDNY Foundation, the nonprofit organization that supports the New York City Fire Department.
Until 2019, Sean enjoyed a 16-year career in the finance industry as a credit trader and investor at Goldman Sachs and Anchorage Capital Group. Prior to graduating from the University of Virginia, he grew up on the Jersey Shore where his passion for food, desire to take care of others, and obsession with restaurants began. He currently lives in Brooklyn with his wife, Maria, and their three children.