Based in New York City, John O. Morisano moved to Savannah, Georgia, part time.

When it was operating, the depot was racially segregated with separate waiting areas and restrooms for blacks and whites.

Morisano planned to open a restaurant in the depot and was introduced to Mashama Bailey through Gabrielle Hamilton.

Morisano invested millions of dollars to make the restaurant Streamline Moderne in style and design.

[2] Bailey also pulls influence from European cuisine, including in one of her signature dishes: foie gras and grits.

Williams praised the decor, a pork shank prepared with cane sugar, greens and cornbread, and the desserts.

[5] The Netflix documentary series Chef's Table, directed by David Gelb, featured The Grey in the first episode of season six.