Food

All of a sudden, fast casuals are staking a claim on steak

Consumer demand for protein is pushing steak to the center of the plate—and the salad bowl—in concepts where you’d least expect it.
Fast casuals offer more for steak lovers. | Animation by Nico Heins

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