Key to the City awarded to steakhouse

An Iowa Icon wins with consistency

3's nick a river city icon is celebrating a century in business.

Northwestern steakhouse weathered the depression, world war 2 and now the coronavirus pandemic ?*- today they received a huge honor from the city.

Kimt news 3's nick kruszalnicki was at the ceremony ?

"* he joins us live.

Nick?

George and amy ?

"* it's an honr only bestowed on a few ?

"* getting a key to the city.

Now northwestern steakhouse is part of that elite club.

Here you see mayor bill shickel presenting the key to the owners bill and ann papouchis (pap?

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"*cheese) earlier afternoon.

They tell me the secret to their success all these years is consistency ?

"* keeping those famous recipes the same.

While the restaurant has survived through some major historical events over the years, the coronavirus pandemic has been one of the biggest challenges for them.

Bill papouchis (pap?

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"*cheese) tells me they're making it through, thanks to their it's a tough go.

Especially restaurants and right now it's really hard and i'd like to thank all the people for still coming in and supporting us.

Bill also told me they decided not to open up their dining room for the safety of their loyal customers.

Instead you can get your hands on one of their delicious steaks with the famous greek seasoning by curbside pickup.

Thank you nick.

Back in 2017, the online travel magazine 'thrillist' honored northwestern, saying it is 'iowa's most iconic steakhouse.'