The Steakhouse Empire That Once Fed Presidents And Then Lost It All - Chowhound

Yuliya Taba/Getty Images Few things are more American than a classic steakhouse. Since the Old Homestead Steakhouse – the oldest steakhouse in America – opened in 1868, customers have been fascinated with the restaurant concept, whether it's an upscale spot in Las Vegas or a successful casual dining chain like Texas Roadhouse. Still, steakhouses are certainly not bulletproof when it comes to financial struggles.…