Steakhouses, like diners — and in Detroit, coney islands — are pillars of American dining.

Great chophouses were at their height in the mid-1900s, along with supper clubs. They were gathering spots so see and be seen, to smoke a cigar, to enjoy live music and have a stiff drink.

Today, the steakhouse remains a fixture of hospitality. It has maintained its role as a place where guest can celebrate their most momentous occasions, and indulge in one of life's most decadent dishes — a great steak.

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