NASHVILLE, TN – This June, the global culinary spotlight shifts to Nashville as it becomes host for the first time ever to The Rare Tour, a prestigious international celebration of steak excellence. From June 9–11, 2026, the city’s own Prime + Proper will serve as the exclusive host, welcoming Stockholm’s acclaimed steak restaurants AG for a historic three-night transatlantic collaboration.
The selection of Nashville underscores the city's meteoric rise as a premier dining destination. Prime + Proper Nashville, recognized as one of the World’s 101 Best Steak Restaurants, was chosen to host this inaugural event due to its uncompromising "Prime Meats, Proper Service" philosophy. The restaurant features a world-class in-house butchery and a disciplined dry-aging program that rivals the finest institutions on the planet.
Joining them is Stockholm’s AG, currently ranked No. 8 in the World’s 101 Best Steak Restaurants. Led by Chef-Owner Johan Jureskog and 2025’s "Meat Master of the Year" Martin Kjäll, AG is making its highly anticipated American debut, bringing Scandinavian precision and European fire-cooking techniques to the heart of Tennessee.
Set across three exclusive evenings, The Rare Tour Nashville promises a rare and highly anticipated encounter between two powerful culinary identities from opposite sides of the Atlantic. The celebrated Swedish restaurant will present its distinctive steak expertise in the United States for the first time.
Guests will experience a world where exceptional beef, masterful technique, refined hospitality and elemental live-fire cooking converge in a format designed to be as immersive as it is unforgettable. This culinary event unites Prime & Proper Nashville, one of America’s most exciting new restaurants with one of Europe’s most revered steak institutions.
Known for its globally acclaimed collaborations, The Rare Tour brings together leading chefs and iconic restaurants in remarkable multi-hands dining experiences hosted in some of the world’s most exciting destinations. In Nashville, this collaboration unfolds as a study in contrast and alignment, a meeting of Prime + Proper’s modern American steakhouse sensibility with AG’s Scandinavian precision and product-driven philosophy. The result is a shared expression of craft, where sourcing, technique, and fire are treated with equal reverence.
Each evening will present a menu shaped by both kitchens, highlighting exceptional cuts, meticulous aging, and live-fire execution. Guests will move through a progression of courses that reflect the identity of each restaurant, brought together through a shared commitment to precision, restraint, and depth of flavor.
The Rare Tour Nashville – Event Details
Dates: 9 - 11 June, 2026
Host Restaurant: Prime + Proper Nashville with Sam Trick and Steven Agosto
Guest Restaurant: AG, Stockholm with Martin Kjäll and Johan Jureskog
Tickets are live on Resy priced at $270 per person. Each guest will receive exclusive takeaway gifts.
June 9th, June 10th, June 11th
The Rare Tour, sister company of the highly acclaimed World’s 101 Best Steak Restaurants, has established itself as one of the most distinctive and successful culinary event series in the world.
These exceptional events bring together the leading names in global steak culture for exclusive collaborative dinners at celebrated restaurants and luxury hospitality destinations worldwide.
In 2026, renowned chefs and masters of meat such as Neil Perry of Margaret in Sydney, Guido Tassi of Parrilla Don Julio, Jon Ayala of Restaurant Laia, Jose Gordon of Bodega El Capricho and Lorenzo Aniello of I Due Cippi in Tuscany will lead guests through an extraordinary series of culinary experiences across some of the world’s most dynamic gastronomic destinations.
This year, The Rare Tour will stop in destinations including Miami, Sydney, Hong Kong, Milan, Seoul, New York and Nashville, continuing to define a new international standard for steak-focused dining experiences.
“With The Rare Tour, we are proud to have created what is today the world’s most successful culinary event series in its field - an innovative platform where extraordinary restaurants and guest chefs can present their excellence in a truly global context,” says Ekkehard Knobelspies, the CEO and initiator of this unique series.
At every Rare Tour dinner, guests are invited to discover specially created menus that weave together the signature expressions of the host restaurant and the visiting chefs - culinary experiences of exceptional rarity, available only for the duration of the event.
“The Rare Tour Nashville is a particularly exciting moment within the 2026 calendar. Prime + Proper Nashville represents one of the most dynamic new openings in the United States, while AG stands among the most respected names in European steak culture. Bringing these two forces together promises three evenings of genuine distinction,” Knobelspies continues.
Born out of the renaissance of Detroit and expanding to embrace the charm of Nashville, Prime + Proper is a contemporary mastery of the sophisticated American steakhouse, where tradition meets innovation and every detail is considered. Founded in 2017 in Detroit by Heirloom Hospitality founder Jeremy Sasson, Prime + Proper reimagines classic steakhouse fare through modern culinary mastery and an unwavering dedication to international service and fanatic hospitality. At its core is a deep respect for product, technique, and the guest experience.
Prime + Proper sources the finest USDA Prime cuts, exceptional Wagyu, and rare selections from around the world, supported by a dedicated in-house butchery and custom dry-aging program. Each steak is grilled over locally sourced wood and coal, imparting a bold, nuanced char and unmistakable depth of flavor that defines the Prime + Proper experience. The menu extends beyond the grill to include a grand raw bar, caviar service, wood-fired seafood, refined interpretations of classic sides, fresh salads, and meticulously crafted desserts, all enhanced by thoughtful tableside service that elevates each moment at the table. A robust beverage program completes the experience, featuring inventive cocktails, an extensive library of the world’s finest spirits, and a globally curated wine program led by a team of sommeliers, supported by a cellar of more than 10,000 bottles.
Inspired by the manner and meaning of being prim and proper, the brand’s name reflects more than tradition. “Prime” represents not only the quality of the meats served, but the standard upheld in every facet of the restaurant. “Proper” defines the integrity, discipline, and genuine care that guide the art of hospitality, an uncompromising commitment to valuing the guest and executing every detail with intention. The result is an experience where every bite is a testament to passion, precision, and perfection.
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