Chef
Todd Ginsberg
- Discipline
- Chef
- Based in
- Atlanta, Georgia, United States
i. Biography
Coming Up
At the Culinary Institute of America at Hyde Park, the foundations of Todd Ginsberg’s cooking were set in a system built around rigor, repetition, and respect for the ingredient. That training points toward the throughline in his work: clarity of flavor and an ingredient-driven hand. Since 2013, he has served as executive chef of The General Muir, a role that has provided continuity in a career defined by discipline and consistency. The breadth of his work sits across multiple projects, each one carrying a different part of the same point of view. Today, Todd Ginsberg is chef/partner of Fred's Meat & Bread, chef/partner of Yalla, chef/partner of Woods Chapel BBQ, chef/partner of TGM Bread, and owner of Ginsberg's Refresher. Taken together, those roles show a cook whose range extends well beyond one format, while keeping the same practical attention to detail across bread, barbecue, and sandwiches.
Where They Are Now
Fred's Meat & Bread is the clearest home for Todd Ginsberg’s signature work, and the Burger Stack is the dish most closely tied to his name. Fred's identifies it as its masterpiece, and critics have singled it out as the star of the menu. As a sandwich, it does what the best versions of the form should do: compress a chef’s method into something direct, legible, and immediately read by the diner. The 'Shroom Shire cheesesteak gives another fixed point in the way Todd Ginsberg’s cooking is discussed. Press attention has set it beside the regular cheesesteak and suggested it may be even better, which gives the menu a second marker beyond the burger that draws the most notice. Read together, the Burger Stack and the 'Shroom Shire cheesesteak show how his work handles familiar formats with enough care and control to make them feel sharpened rather than familiar. He also serves as executive chef at The General Muir in Atlanta, where the same steadiness continues to define the work. Across his projects, Todd Ginsberg has built a reputation for food that stays recognizable without becoming fixed, with a craft base that can move from bread to barbecue to sandwiches without losing its shape.
Signature
Todd's signature dishes include Burger Stack, 'Shroom Shire cheesesteak, and cheesesteak. Each one reflects a different expression of his style, but all share the same underlying appeal: a disciplined hand, a sense of balance, and an instinct for making the familiar feel worth seeking out.
Honors
Todd's honors include Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand (2024) and Michelin Guide recommended restaurant (2024).
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Todd
What is Todd Ginsberg's current role?
As of 2026, Todd Ginsberg is Chef-co-owner.
Where did Todd Ginsberg train or study?
Todd Ginsberg trained at Culinary Institute of America at Hyde Park.
What recognition has Todd Ginsberg received?
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand (2024).
