We Have ASophisticatedAtmosphere
Making people
Happy with great
food and drinks
Our motto is Making People Happy. In 1982, Harvey Seifert, Myrrl Bean, and John Bean saw an opportunity to do just that by bringing live entertainment, drinks, and quality food to Starkville, MS with our opening of Harveys.
The success of Harveys led to us branching out into other genres of food by opening The Grill, Sweet Peppers Deli, and Bulldog Burger Co. So if you are looking for a steak cooked over mesquite, some great bar food, a deli sandwich or salad, or the best burger in town, come check us out!
Fresh food in an upscale sports bar setting
Savor the Culinary Fusion at Our Upscale Sports Bar
Experience a culinary adventure at our upscale sports bar, where our diverse menu takes inspiration from cuisines around the world. Our expert chefs meticulously prepare each dish in our world-class kitchen using the finest and freshest ingredients available.
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Our Team
John Bean // President & CEO
John alongside his mother, Myrrl Bean, and Harvey Seifert opened the first of the Eat With Us restaurants, Harveys, in 1982. John is responsible for the executive supervision of the company. He describes his job as “making sure everyone is doing his or her job.”
BERNARD BEAN // CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER
Bernard began working for his family’s restaurant business in 1982. He continues to supervise the daily operations of all the different restaurant concepts by encouraging store management and team members to “see what our guests see.”
ROBIN FANT // VICE PRESIDENT & CTO
Robin began his restaurant career at Bulldog Deli in 1981 while attending college at Mississippi State University and then purchased in 1984. He was one of the founders responsible for creating the McAlisters Deli concept in 1992. Robin partnered with the Beans in 1997 to create and open Sweet Peppers Deli locations thus joining the Eat With Us Group. Robin oversees workplace systems and technology as well as operations.
ROBERT FORT // CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Robert began working with Eat With Us Group in 1985 in accounting and financial planning. He is responsible for financial planning for the entire group.
PAT CAMPEAU // MANAGING PARTNER
Pat began his career at the Eat With Us Group in 1983. He manages systems, specifications and quality compliance for the full-service restaurants within the organization.
BRYANT BEAN // PARTNER
Bryant joined the Eat With Us Group in 2018 and has worked in management at Sweet Peppers Deli, Bulldog Burger Company, and Harveys. He graduated from Mississippi State University with a degree in Banking & Finance and worked in that profession for several years before joining the company.
Shannon McPherson // DIRECTOR OF SALES & MARKETING
Shannon began working for Eat With Us as a server in 2009, working her way up to assistant manager before starting her current job as Director of Sales & Marketing. She is responsible for coordinating all media and sales efforts for the Eat With Us concepts.
MEREDITH FRASER // OFFICE MANAGER
A vital part of the Eat With Us Group, Meredith keeps business running smoothly. She began her employment in 2005. Her self-moniker, “Gal Monday through Friday,” is appropriate for her work in processing daily sales packets, coding and inputting invoices, supply requisitioning, overseeing the guest recovery program and managing online gift card orders.
ASHLEY WILSON // VP OF PEOPLE
Ashley began with Eat With Us in 2011 at Harveys in Columbus. She managed the restaurant for 6 years before starting her current role as Human Resources Director, involving recruiting, retention, and handling all payroll.
CHARLOTTE PHILLIPS // CONTROLLER
A member of the team since 2000, Charlotte’s responsibilities include financial reporting, budgeting, accounts payable, tax compliance, asset management and maintenance and vendor management. One of her favorite aspects of working at the Eat With Us Group is that it is a “small but large” company that has provided her with many challenges and rewards throughout the years.
MATT BRONSKI // CORPORATE CHEF
Corporate Chef, Matt Bronski, is originally from Detroit, MI. He worked and trained under a European chef through the American Culinary Federation apprenticeship program and graduated in 1992 from the Oakland Community College in Farmington, MI. Matt has competed in the Culinary Olympics held in Europe. There he won gold in 1992, and silver in 1996 and 2000. Other accomplishments include achieving his Certified Executive Chef Certification.
DUSTON PRICE // SOMMELIER & BEVERAGE DIRECTOR
Duston is a Mississippi native and a lifelong restaurant professional. Over two decades, he worked for restauranteurs in Memphis, Seattle, and Atlanta before returning to the Eat With Us Group. He serves as the Beverage Director for all our full-service restaurants and has earned accreditation with the Court of Master Sommeliers. In his role, he selects gorgeous new wines, works with local breweries, and creates unique craft cocktails for all our menus. He also plans wine dinners and works closely with all our bar managers and bartenders to ensure our beverage programs provide guests with a unique and modern dining experience.
LEON JEFFERSON // CENTRAL STATION GRILL CHEF
Chef Leon has been with the Eat With Us Group since 2001. His favorite dish to prepare is Grillades and Grits with an over-medium egg. To put his own spin on the traditional brunch item, he likes using red bell peppers to balance out the sweet and savory flavors. Chef Leon’s favorite dish at the Grill is the NY Strip cooked medium with the signature steak butter.
TIFFANY WILLIAMS // JACKSON SQUARE GRILL CHEF
Chef Tiffany has been with the Eat With Us Group since 2014. Her favorite dish to cook at the Grill is the Nola Pasta. She enjoys cooking this dish because it has the ability to build powerhouse of flavors all in one dish. Chef Tiffany’s favorite menu item at the Grill is the White BBQ Chicken Nachos, and she thinks they are the best nachos in the Golden Triangle.
BRYAN TO // FAIRPARK GRILL CHEF
Chef Bryan has been with the Eat With Us Group since 2010. His favorite thing to cook is Salmon Tacos simply because it is his favorite meal to eat. If you ask him which entree you should order at Fairpark Grill he is going to say the Bayou Chicken with a glass of the Stemmari Pinot Grigio. He loves being a Chef with this company because of the amount of creativity he is able to have in our kitchen and the family like team environment.