Redbird

One of Atlanta’s most respected chefs, Zeb Stevenson is poised to share his own culinary vision at Redbird, his new West Midtown eatery. Originally from Indiana, Zeb attended Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, before making his way to Atlanta in 2001 to pursue his dream of becoming a chef. Zeb’s love of learning, coupled with a strong determination, led him to move up the ranks in the city’s best restaurants. Along the way, he strengthened his skill set, introduced his unique culinary point of view to Atlanta and established himself as a true part of the city’s restaurant scene. The Food Network “Chopped” champion hit his stride in 2015 when he took the helm at the highly acclaimed Watershed restaurant, which was consistently ranked as one of the city’s very best during his tenure. The opening of Redbird marks a new and exciting era for Zeb and a chance to share his vision that has been evolving over the course of his career. His philosophy is simple - let the ingredients drive the cooking, use great technique, keep things simple and, above all else, make everyone feel welcome.

Born and raised in the South, Ross grew up in a family that embraced Southern hospitality and had a zest for fine food and wine. This laid the foundation for her career in the restaurant business and was the inspiration for her first restaurant, Watershed, which she opened in Atlanta in 1998. Watershed became known as an iconic Southern restaurant and was at the forefront of the farm-to-table movement. Under Ross’ leadership Watershed earned a great deal of local and national recognition, including a James Beard award in 2007. She sold the restaurant in early 2018 to embark on new opportunities. Throughout her career as a restaurateur, Ross stayed committed to her lifelong passion of creating an outstanding dining experience and has traveled around the world to celebrated culinary and wine destinations to hone her expertise. This knowledge, combined with more than 20 years of hands-on restaurant experience, led her to establish her second restaurant venture, Redbird, located in West Midtown Atlanta. Redbird is a true reflection of Ross’ heartfelt and unwavering commitment to delicious food, fine wine and generous hospitality.