Meet
OUR TEAM
Experience the passion of Peterson’s
JOE PETERSON
Restaurateur
Local business owner Joe Peterson built Crown Technology and then pursued his dream to create outstanding and independent fine dining, which came to fruition in 1999. Since then, Peterson’s has received numerous prestigious wine awards, consistent top restaurant rankings, and an ongoing stream of positive public acclaim. Attention to detail, ambience, service and a dedication to fresh ingredients in every dish, is what Peterson’s continues to stand for today.
DAVE FOEGLEY
Executive Chef
Part of the movement that first brought farmer’s markets to the local Hoosier scene, Chef Foegley’s passion for local sourcing has been mainstay throughout his career. Formidably known as an “A-list” chef, Foegley joined the Peterson’s family following a tenure as Executive Chef & Director of Operations for St. Elmo Steak House/Harry & Izzy’s. “Doing food” and being “hands on” [once again] is what Chef says was the most exciting thing about coming to Peterson’s.
BRADLEY PHELPS
General Manager & Beverage Director
Known for understanding what “exquisite service is all about”, Bradley Phelps is a career restaurant and beverage management professional. Upscale brands such as, Z’s Oyster Bar & Steakhouse and Harry & Izzy’s, won food and beverage awards under his leadership. Originally from Peoria, Illinois, Phelps has worked in the Indy area for more than twenty years.
Julie Miller
Assistant GM/Event Manager
Julie is passionate about hospitality. Whether serving local regulars or out-of-town guests, her top priority is “making people feel like family”. She relishes building relationships through food and drink and the opportunity it affords to share her love of fine wines and cuisines with others. Julie is an industry natural having first managed her family’s restaurant for a number of years and then working in wine wholesaling. Her current favorite wine, though she hates to pick just one, is Louis Roederer Vintage Brut Rose.
Javier Garcia
Sous Chef
Having worked in the Hospitality industry for 14 years, Chef Garcia has held management positions with Darden restaurants, Cheesecake Factory, Maggiano’s, and most recently, as culinary manager for Cooper’s Hawk. When he is not working, Javier enjoys cooking at home and spending quality time with his family.