Spice N Curry, an Indian restaurant, opened in May in Elkridge. Sparsely decorated and neat as a pin, Spice N Curry’s atmosphere is low-key and food-focused.

There are smiles on the faces of the people working at Spice N Curry, which opened in May in Elkridge, but don’t let that fool you. Underneath their cheery exteriors, they are serious — about their ...