"Black, White, and The Grey": A Savannah restaurant and race

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Published 2022-02-27
Built in what was once a segregated bus terminal in Savannah, Ga., The Grey is a destination restaurant that defies preconceived notions about Southern cooking. It also offers its partners, restaurateur and entrepreneur Johno Morisano and James Beard Award-winning chef Mashama Bailey, a setting for conversations about race, which grew into a book: "Black, White, and The Grey: The Story of an Unexpected Friendship and a Beloved Restaurant." They sat down with correspondent Martha Teichner to discuss their quietly provocative endeavors.

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All Comments (21)
  • @samtrak1204
    To think that this historically segregated Greyhound bus station is now an integrated upscale restaurant with an award-winning black chef at the helm just blows my mind because I was that little black boy who was forced to give up my seat to a white woman when traveling alone on a Greyhound bus in 1956.
  • I tried to watch this on Pluto TV this morning, but it never actually played. The segment about Amy Popular kept repeating the same info over and over again. So I googled the segment and finally was able to watch this on YouTube. Thank you! πŸ‘β€
  • @kirk4086
    This restaurant is now on my bucket list! Thanks
  • @lawman7117
    What a great piece, Sunday Morning! It's not just about the messages each of these professionals have to say, but the messages we probably all have, but haven't had the courage yet to speak about. I can't wait to go down to Savannah and eat at The Grey!
  • What an inspiring story. I'd like to get a copy of their book. These kinds of inspirational pieces are what make this show an important part of my Sunday. Every Sunday. Thank you 😊
  • I went here for my birthday and I’m reading the book now ❀❀❀
  • @darynadixon8759
    Although in the beginning they didn't talk about race it is inspirational that they talked about race later on and published a book to share with everyone. They are bringing people of all backgrounds together through history and the present. I can't wait to visit. πŸ’œπŸ’šπŸŒ
  • @BonJoySwirl
    I’m so glad I tuned in this morning! This was terrific.
  • @trooper6418
    Powerful story! Thanks for Sharing!!πŸ™πŸ½
  • @rblover2466
    I’d love to go to this restaurant! The nostalgia and cuisine both look delicious.
  • When you can start a dialogue with different people, of different races . Then you can create a better understanding of people . A meaningful conversation on both sides that can maybe create a beautiful bond . A bond that can last a lifetime.
  • @Mr.Magic4ever
    I definitely want to read their book. πŸ‘πŸ‘
  • @georgettemayo3696
    Hands down, my Favorite restaurantπŸ’œ I have to eat there every time I am in Savannah.
  • @chrisfinch8637
    I love how establishments were once restaurants or train stations, and they later transformed them into something different. In St. Louis, there’s a hotel that was once a train station- The Union Station Hotel.
  • Long Live The Upside of the Human Condition at the table with good cooking Served with love ❀️
  • @shareea202
    Going to Savannah in late Aug. Will definitely seek this place out!
  • To be honest, I probably would have had that mural with integration on the bus, instead of whites in the back. We, as Americans, need to come together. No matter one's race, sexual orientation, gender identity, and the list goes on. We are enlightened citizens now more than ever. Housing for all of our citizens, and the basics would go a long way, plus our government treating us better than they currently do. πŸ˜‰πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡²β€οΈ
  • @mariapetras5835
    πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘BRAVO ! THANK YOU ❀️❀️
  • @rebekkad.2092
    This kind of stopped me in my tracks. It's one thing in theory and another to actually have the conversation which goes to the core of who we are and where we have been. One of your best pieces.