CULLMAN, Ala. – Downtown Cullman’s landmark All Steak Restaurant held its official re-opening Monday, with new owners Dyron Powell and Zac Wood cutting the ribbon at the center of a large crowd that included Mayor Woody Jacobs and members of the city council, Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce President Leah Bolin and staff, and Dale Greer from the Cullman Economic Development Agency.
After Bolin shared childhood memories of the restaurant, Powell told the group, “I grew up in Addison, not far from here, and we, too, were always privileged to be able to come to the All Steak. That’s where we all went when we were going to go out. I grew up with that, as well.
“I spent some time in Birmingham, and had my restaurant down there, Dyron’s (Lowcountry). But when I came to a time to where I wanted to raise my kids and for my kids to grow up, you know, three things always came to mind to me in Cullman. If you say ‘Cullman’ anywhere in the state, you hear ‘great quality of life, good schools-baseball, and All Steak.’
“Sonya and I have been here, this is four years; this is our fourth year here. And since we’ve been here, I’ve been working with Zac. We’ve wanted to do some venture in the restaurant business. This opportunity came up, and it just felt right.
“And if I speak for both of us, I think we’re both honored to be a part in continuing the tradition of the All Steak, and I’m glad to have my kids here . . . but I do appreciate being here. I do love Cullman. You could never, ever talk my children into moving back to Birmingham. They love school here, they love this community, and I think they’re excited about the All Steak, too!”
All Steak will continue to serve many of its staples under new Chef Anthony Barnes, including its signature orange rolls. Steaks will be certified angus beef, and Barnes stated a commitment to sourcing much of the restaurant’s food from local farmers, citing Cullman County’s leading role in state agriculture.
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