
I'm sitting across from Mashama Bailey at her restaurant, The Grey, in Savannah, Georgia, in front of what used to be the ticket window of a segregated Greyhound bus station. I can't help but imagine the people who used this space before—and that is intentional. Bailey, with her partner and The Grey co-owner John O. Morisano, restored the 1938 Art Deco building to pay homage to its place in American Civil Rights history and to celebrate the foodways of the region. That was 10 years ago this December—in the past decade, Bailey has taken home two James Beard Awards, and the duo has cowritten a book chronicling their story and started the process of opening another location of The Grey in Paris. The milestone has Bailey musing about how the past informs the present, from the evolution of that ticket window (which she plans to use for raw-bar service) to her own journey as a chef, which began decades ago at her paternal grandmother's table.
"Both of my grandmothers were great cooks, but she did all the holidays," says Bailey, speaking of her paternal grandmother, Margaret Bailey, and her way of sharing her love of food and cooking. "She had the china, she had napkins, she had silverware, the guest list—she would draw us in with that. And she always made sure she cooked a lot of food so people would come over and eat." The intention behind the splendor and pomp, behind the sparkling crystal and fine china, was a wish to share food with friends and family. Bailey evokes this warm and generous hospitality in her own approach to cooking and serving others.
Bu hikaye Food & Wine dergisinin December 2024/January 2025 sayısından alınmıştır.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Giriş Yap
Bu hikaye Food & Wine dergisinin December 2024/January 2025 sayısından alınmıştır.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Giriş Yap

GOING GREEN
ADOPT THESE WEEKNIGHT WAYS WITH LEAFY GREENS, FROM COLLARDS TO KALE AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN.

Home Fries
Crisp and golden on the outside and tender on the inside, these home fries are the perfect breakfast potato.

A Tale of Two Islands
Discover Ibiza's tranquil side, with beautiful beaches and a diverse culinary landscape beyond its bustling nightlife.

Cherry Pie
The lattice crust on this tart cherry pie isn't just for looks-it also functions as a venting system that allows steam to escape and fruit juices to reduce and thicken.

Teriyaki Salmon
Lacquered with a sweet soy sauce glaze, succulent salmon fillets are broiled atop a bed of tender green beans for a simple weeknight sheet-pan dinner. The high heat of the broiler allows the teriyaki sauce to thicken and caramelize, forming a glossy sheen as the fish cooks. While homemade teriyaki sauce is quick to make, we've also included an option for how to substitute our favorite store-bought sauce if you prefer (see Note).

Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs
Celebrity chef Michael Mina brings his signature luxe flair to a classic dinner-party appetizer.

Pressed to Impress
Olio Piro uses modern milling tech to create a remarkably stable, healthy, and delicious extra-virgin olive oil.

On the Flip Side
The classic upside- down French pastry, tarte Tatin, gets taken for a savory spin in these two eye-catching dishes.

Uncommon Scents
The scented candles that restaurateurs reach for to impress their guests

Korean Soup for the Soul
Warming, flavorful Korean jjigae are comfort food at its finest.