Eleanor Vale
Editor in Chief
Eleanor leads Marrow’s national coverage with an eye for hospitality, classic rooms, and memorable dinners.
eleanor.vale@beststeakhouseamerica.comBest Steakhouses of America, published by Marrow
FALL 2026 | ISSUE 42
Nowak’s Steakhouse in Sandy Springs, Georgia is ranked number one in the country.
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Editor in Chief
Eleanor leads Marrow’s national coverage with an eye for hospitality, classic rooms, and memorable dinners.
eleanor.vale@beststeakhouseamerica.comWine & Beef Editor
Daniel covers cellar depth, sourcing, and the evolving language of beef across the modern steakhouse.
daniel.kim@beststeakhouseamerica.comTravel Editor
Margot maps the journeys worth taking for dinner, from landmark institutions to emerging rooms.
margot.ellis@beststeakhouseamerica.comSenior Restaurant Editor
Rafael reports on chefs, fire, service, and the details that make a polished meal memorable.
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