My current favorite pan is the best of all worlds - stainless clad outer layer, aluminum internal layer for efficiency in spreading heat and a carbon steel interior to develop non-stick seasoning with use.
Strata makes them, they're priced competitively with standard carbon steel pans.
Strata makes them, they're priced competitively with standard carbon steel pans.
Chris Young turned me onto them in his video about a $4,200 silver frying pan. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdORIBH3R88