Alex Smith CEO of Atlas Restaurant Group
For most people, the city of Baltimore typically brings two things to mind: the picturesque Inner Harbor and steamed blue crabs dusted with Old Bay. While both will always deserve our attention, there’s now another good reason to visit Maryland’s largest city – truly noteworthy restaurants and bars.
Because for years, dining options in Charm City were mostly limited to fast food, big-name chains, and other mediocre spots targeting tourists. But things started shifting in 2013, when Alex Smith, a Baltimore native and CEO of Atlas Restaurant Group, took a chance by opening Ouzo Bay, a sophisticated Greek eatery in Harbor East. The goal? To showcase a more elegant side to Greek food (think market-fresh fish, grass-fed lamb, and a worldly wine list) in a Mediterranean-inspired space that was built by, staffed by, and expressly created for the local community.
