Gus Karpouzis, the 83-year-old owner of Captain Gus’s steak shop, contentedly keeps up with odd-jobs and friendly patron banter. He’s been happily settled at this far West End location for over forty years. Before that, he owned a downtown nightclub, which proved a far less pleasant arrangement…
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Captain Gus: Steaks with tradition on the side
For over forty years, Captain Gus’s steak shop has held its post at the southwest corner of West Orange and Nevin. You really can’t miss it: Bold, weathered signage stands on the roof and unmistakably distinguishes the little spot for its “steaks” and “subs.” And, once inside, the eccentric, tackle-shop decor tells a dozen stories in a single glance. In visiting Captain Gus’s, it’s difficult to separate the cultural experience from the culinary one—although the steaks most certainly speak for themselves.