THE MARROW NOTEBOOK · FALL 2026
Up and Coming
The next great American steakhouse will not be built from nostalgia alone. These are the signals our editors are watching.
The regional cut
Whole-animal programs and regional cattle are creating a more personal American steakhouse.
Fire with a point of view
Wood, coal, smoke, and resting technique are becoming legible signatures on the plate.
A lighter room
Precise service, smaller rooms, bright vegetables, and adventurous glass lists are expanding the audience.
Cities to watch
Atlanta, Denver, Detroit, Phoenix, and the secondary cities of Texas keep producing national contenders.
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