Kansas City’s cowtown days are long gone, but to food writer and Haterade author Liz Cook, our steak scene is still strong, and as popular as ever.
“I think whenever there’s a lot of uncertainty in the world, people kind of pivot to nostalgia,” Cook told KCUR’s Up To Date. “And so I think the steakhouse has become a lot more popular among a new generation of diners.”
It’s a trend nationwide: Texas Roadhouse was named the largest fast-casual dining chain in 2025…