A celebrated Savannah chef is adding another major achievement to her career.
Chef Mashama Bailey, the culinary force behind The Grey in Savannah, has been named North America’s Best Female Chef for 2026 by The World’s 50 Best, an organization that recognizes leading restaurants and culinary professionals around the globe.
The award places Bailey among the continent’s most influential figures in food and hospitality and marks another milestone in a career that has helped bring international attention to Savannah’s dining scene…