Mashama Bailey

Chef, Owner
Mashama Bailey

Savannah

About Mashama Bailey

Mashama Bailey studied cooking in France and cooked alongside Gabrielle Hamilton in New York City. She returned to Savannah in 2014 to open The Grey with partner John O. Morisano. At the restaurant, which is located in a former segregated Greyhound bus station, Bailey serves her take on Southern food. Bailey is the first African-American woman to be nominated for the best chef award — in any region — in the history of the event, which has been running for 27 years. Mashama and John recently opened their second offering to Savannah. The Grey Market combines their love for New York City bodegas, the true lifeblood of any New Yorker, with the history and convenience of the Southern lunch counter.

My Venues

At My Venues

Braised leeks, Appalachian, country ham
The Grey
$$$, Happy Hour, Outdoor Seating, Reservations, Modern, Full Bar, Bistro, Yamacraw Village
"Favorite dish from dinner last night at @thegreysavannah - braised leeks, @meadowcreekdairy Appalachian, country ham. Simple, acidic, creamy, salty, sharp. All the goods. . . . . . . #thegrey #thegreysavannah #savannahgeorgia #savannaheats #eatersavannah #eater #jbfa #chefsfeed #foodandwine #bonappetitmag #tastingtable #food52 #munchies #leeksvinaigrette #countryham #eeeeeats"
Maya Lovelace
Chef, Owner
Maya Lovelace
Mae, Yonder
Ganz Horn Riesling
The Grey
$$$, Happy Hour, Outdoor Seating, Reservations, Modern, Full Bar, Bistro, Yamacraw Village
"This is a dumb picture of a beautiful glass of #okonmieratrebholz Ganz Horn #riesling I enjoyed very much @thegreysavannah along with sea bass w/ greens, mushrooms, ginger, and a cute little scallion-kimchee turnover by @justshama. Always great to visit The Grey. And I'm pretty sure that @thegrey_johno and I have the exact same taste in music. I know this, because I have tried to play things like #TracyChapman (to great failure) in various restaurants that I have managed. Only this place can get the right mix going, and it makes sense. Thank you, all. #SorryIDontTakePicturesOfFoodBecauseIEatTooFast"
Christopher Becerra
Beverage Director, Beverage Manager, Sommelier
Christopher Becerra
Greyfield Inn
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