Chattanooga, TN
Chattanooga, TN

Grilled Skirt Steak


State of Confusion

Grilled Skirt Steak

State of Confusion
301 East Main Street
Chattanooga, Tennessee, 37408
(423) 760-3473
Website
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I didn’t expect a steak to flirt with me—but the parrillada-grilled skirt steak arrived sizzling and seductive, like it knew exactly what it was doing. Each slice was char-marked and brimming with juicy bravado. The texture? All snap and surrender, perfectly seared. Wood-fired vegetables played backup like a smoky jazz trio, their edges caramelized, still holding a whisper of crisp. The chimichurri?  Spicy, garlicky, bright green mischief spooned right over the top, tying it all together like a firecracker on a silk ribbon. And the fries–classic hand-cut with the skins on—rustic, golden, perfectly salted, and built for dipping. This isn’t just a steak. It’s a full-throated declaration from the grill gods, and I was more than happy to listen.

DISHED UP BY...

Brad Blankenship

Brad Blankenship is a retired integrative medicine doctor who has resided in Nashville for over 50 years. He, along with his wife Lulu Burns-Keller travel the US in search of new flavors. Together, they write, photograph and review for Beyondish in the Nashville area and beyond.

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