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Current parent here. I am very happy with the Prek and K program but I can also see why so many parents post such negative reviews. Although I have had no interaction with past staff I have had many opportunities to speak with past families and learn about the school and I have to say, honestly, we had no plans to leave our child in St. George past K. Thats the truth. The higher grades have alot of trouble and I feel new teachers are needed! You cant blame parents for speaking the truth! I am very surprised this school stayed open as long as they did. Also a very DIVERSE community attend St George and that is why it remained open. Ukrainian students are minimal and that has been the case for many years now.
We received the sad news St. George's is to close. I am so grateful for the experience my son has had here during this past year. I wish that an angel like the one who saved St. Brigid's would intervene. This is a horrible loss for the neighborhood community, and it breaks up a school that functions like a real family.
I am a teacher at St. George school and felt that it was time to weigh in. I take pride in my work as an educator. There is nothing more rewarding than helping children develop a love for learning and each day I create experiences in my classroom that are socially and academically enriching. St. George is small, but we have a strong sense of community. Thank you to the current St. George parents who support and encourage us everyday. Ironically it is parents from years past that have the most negative and vindictive comments to say. It is unfortunate that as we try to build up and better our school, there are some that try to tear us down. St. George may have some work to do, but our classes are currently nurturing, innovative and scholastically affluent.
It is obvious the parent below has had no experience with the pre-k/k program here since her daughter attended St. George. My child has been enrolled in St. George for three years, from Pre-K 3 through K and academically exceeds other children her age who attend other schools. Everyday, I am grateful my child was exposed to such creative and caring teachers. When I walk down the halls of St. George I am always impressed by the work every grade is producing. Speaking to the teachers is key. They are passionate, knowledgable and have adapted to common core standards. Yes, the roof could use a makeover, however if you call these professionals, "babysitters", please refer me to yours, she must be incredible!
I think this school is a great school. It is very small and the teachers try and help the children as much as possible. I have never had an experience with a teacher saying negative comments to my child so it might have been some of the teachers that use to be there that people had problems with.
This is a small school that gives a lot of attention to the children. Every teacher knows your child even if they are not in their grade. The afterschool is till 6pm so that is great for working parents. They have tutors, karate, ballet, ballroom and tap in the afterschool program.
The children in this school are very happy and there is an afterschool program that goes to 6pm with tutors from copper union. The school has changed teachers to create a great environment.
The last couple of years the school has really changed. Many of the teachers are very passionate about their jobs and the children. The upper grades have great teachers and the high school division places everyone into colleges.
I am not sure why there is such negativity regarding St. George School. The classes are small but each child is given individual attention he/she needs. The teachers are AMAZING and know how to make the children excited about learning. My child is in K and reads above his level and does math all because of great, caring, well-educated teachers. There is no need for tutoring outside of school. The students have gym time. The after-school program offers ballet, karate, 'acting group' etc...more than any other school can offer. We are extremely pleased with the school.
The teachers here really try. If you have a child going into 6th, 7th or 8th grade Mr. Stasiw and Ms. Klecor are great teachers. Since there are two HS in the school you don't have to worry about them getting into a HS. Also all the children that go to the St. George HS go to college so that's a plus.
My child is in the pre-k program. He loves it. The class is small, and he gets a lot of attention. The teacher is very kind, pleasant and patient. He really likes her which makes me very happy. I have three older children that went to other more expensive pre schools. I wish I had known about St George's then. I would definitely have sent all three of them here. I cannot say anything about the upper grades quality of education. But I feel it is a wonderful, warm, safe and loving environment for your child in nursery, pre-k and kindergarten. We are not Ukraine, and I don't feel that we are treated any differently than any one else. I highly recommend this school for your 3 to 5 year old. (I can't comment on older grades.)
My child attended this school for only a year. The teachers embarass the children , poking fun at them. The confidence of a child is affected by this. They don't follow any sort of currilum and their books are outdated. Some teachers don't even know how to teach a certain subject leaving the child confused. Right now my child is attending another private school and made tremendous milestones. Like the other reviewer said all the children can fit in one classroom. My guess they have only 25 students for grades K-3 to 8. The after school coordinator screams and yells, she too does not know how to handle and work with children. Take my advice seek another school.
No need for lengthy reviews...take a visit and the proof is in the pudding (as they say) ...what school in 2012 has combined grades with a total student body that can fit into ONE classroom??? You wont find any. This is not a school. This place is a babysitting service at best.
This review is for the Elmentary school. My children no longer attend St George School. They recently began in a new school and we just found out that my younger child is below grade level! My child will not have to take on double the work load and hope to be able to move onto the next grade come June! All the previous report cards, teacher mtgs , etc did not indicate my child was behind! Just that my child was "lazy". I knew something was off but the school ignored it! There are so many things wrong with this place it would take days. One only has to visit and see that the entire elementary school has less then 40 students enrolled! I dont care what other reviews indicate abt garduating students making "A" list high schools. Those kids all had to back track and work hard with extra work and outside tutoring. My kids homework was nothing more than hours of busy work., one teacher missed at least a month of school and no sub wsa provided, the adminsitration is a total mess and still in the 17th century at best. I am so angry at myself for trying to work with the school instead of leaving like the other families
This is a very small school, with maybe 35 students total. Everybody knows each other and the student's behavior is pretty much controlled. However at $500 a month tuition, combined classes, an administration that has no desire to move the school forward, you child will surely suffer. Yes, most students make good high schools ONLY because, as other parents wrote they outside tutoring. La Salle has priority on space therefore St G students lose out on gym time, have to eat lunch at 11am and most of the after school activities DO NOT exsist anymore due to so many children leaving the school. With minimal students in each class the lower grades still are not up to grade standards? Teachers miss ample days of school and no sub in provided, instead students are placed in different classes with massive amounts of busy work and classwork for homework that was not completed in time. Yes, there is no PTA NO parental invovlement at all. After school is a total joke and the school has a long history of favoring Ukranian students and those with money. At $500 a month you can do better! Actually, you are better off in a city school at least you will have accountability!
I just came across this site and wanted to weigh in. My daughter graduated St. George Elementary 2 years ago, and we had a wonderful experience there. She was an A student, and I was always impressed with the school and its' teachers. However, it was in 8th grade that I realized what a special place St. George was. The teachers worked tirelessy assisting my daughter and I in the high school application process, and deciding what high school my daughter should attend. They really cared. Aside from being great teachers, Ms. Klecor and Mr. Stasiw really cared about my daughter's future. It did not end there. After 1 year at Dominican High School, I was surpised to get a phone call from Mr. Stasiw inquiring about how my daughter was doing and offering his best wishes. The educators at St. George are the kind of educators that my daughter will warmly remember well into her adulthood. Thank you St. George.
St. George Elementary School has excellent teachers!!! Though my experience with the school is limited to the last two years, I can't help but comment on what I see. It is a small school, and it feels like every teacher personally knows and is positively involved with every student. I was in the lunch room two weeks ago dropping off my son, and I noticed that the teachers in the upper grades where engaging, speaking to, and nurturing the pre-K and K students. There is a warmth here that makes me hope that these teachers and school are still here for many years to come so that I can see my son graduate here. Oh yeah.... you should have seen the Christmas concert this past winter.... it is amazing what the school accomplished, and how entertaining the event was. So beautiful!!! I love St. George Elementary School!
WOW! While reading some of these reviews I have to think that some are just delusional! I PULLED my children out of this school because the negative out did the positive. Granted every school will have its faults but St. George runs the gammit on the negative. I understand that they have made several changes, especially with terminating abusive, un qualified teachers however, as one parent wrote, you cannot put a bandaide on a hemmoraging wound! Parents dont care that the school is Ukranian, they care that the school lacks basic fundimental educational necessities. While some students do very well, its only due to EXTRA SUPPORT...OUTSIDE TUTORING and if anyone tells you different, they are not telling the truth and shame on you. Open house, after open house and minimal enrollment. Granted the school is funded by a very devoted Ukranian Parish...they send their children to other schools! The Saturday school has over 100 children yet NONE, NONE attend St George? Why if its such a great school! Please I was born and raised in the area and NONE of my Ukranian friends attended St. George. They need to closed down this school and start over!
As a parent of twin students for 8 years who attended St. George Elementary School in the East Village of NYC, I sometimes wonder if these negative reviews are talking about a different school. This school is exceptionally strong in Math, English, Social Studies, and Science. By the time my twins graduated from 8th grade, they both obtained scholarships to Regis and Dominican Academy, and both took the Math 9th Grade Regents exam in August before 9th grade, passing and moving right into 10th Grade Geometry. The smallness of the school contributed to a ton of individualized attention. All the teachers are very caring. THIS SCHOOL IS FANTASTIC!!!! I strongly recommend it to any parent looking for a quality product. The declining enrollment is related to the fact that some non-Ukrainian parents are confused by an ethnic school. The reason they remain open while other schools are closing is because they are funded by a strong and committed Ukrainian Community. Otherwise, they are like all other Roman Catholic schools in NYC.
This school has had issues in the past however I feel that they have made some major improvements. I love the teachers and the principal. They are working hard, to not only get back the high standards that this school was known for but also accommodate the needs of the modern child. The only problem now is the lack of parental involvement. It the same parents fighting alongside the faculty to make this school better. I think it s time the rest of the parents step up and help accelerated the improvement of this school. "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed people can change the world: indeed it's the only thing that ever has!" - Margaret Meade
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Balancing Hawaii's energy supply and demand
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The sun and wind create clean, local energy for Hawaii, but they're intermittent. They come and go on a schedule that doesn't follow the Islands' demand for power. Here are nine ways to ensure Hawaii's energy supply and demand match.
In the field of power delivery, load balancing – matching supply to demand – is a constant high-wire act. Too little supply relative to demand, and you create blackouts. Provide too much power, and you suffer frequency fluctuations that can knock out your customers' Keurigs.
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But fossil fuels burn dirty, and oil is subject to global price fluctuations that have helped drive Hawaii's electricity costs to the highest in the nation by far. In partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy, Hawaii has charted the most ambitious energy overhaul course in the nation: at least 40 percent renewable, clean, locally generated energy across the state by 2030.
Admirable. But while sun and wind, renewable energy's workhorses, are clean, local and effectively infinite, they come and go according to their schedule, not ours. Wind often blows hardest late at night, when demand is low. And the sun goes down just when energy needs peak, as people get home, cook dinner, take a shower and turn on the TV.
In a world where energy may one day be 40 percent, or even 90 percent, renewable, the new load-balancing act will be a lot more complicated than the old one. What will it look like? No one knows, says Makena Coffman, an energy policy specialist in UH-Manoa's Department of Urban and Regional Planning, but one thing is clear: "There's no silver bullet. Many things will have a role to play."
Here is a look at some possibilities for those "many things," broken down into three major categories: technology, management systems and constant renewables. None are a lock because each has pluses and minuses, and each will take years – if not decades – to implement fully. But some of them are likely to be a significant part of our energy future.
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When Supply Exceeds Demand, Sock It Away
Here are the three technologies that could play a major role in storing renewable energy so we can use it whenever we need electricity.
Storage Technology #1: Batteries
"Storage is the big question" for intermittent renewables, says Coffman. Batteries have been around a long time and are our go-to energy-storage devices for their versatility and reliability. Utility-scale batteries like those used today at Kahuku Wind farm on Oahu's North Shore can smooth out bumps and valleys in power supply. Jeff Mikulina, executive director of the nonprofit Blue Planet Foundation, says that the smaller, residential-scale batteries used as household backup in Japan and Europe could one day become part of the load-balancing potential of an American smart grid.
Pro: Reliable, portable.
Con: Slow to charge and discharge, uses a lot of space relative to energy stored, often made of toxic materials.
Storage Technology #2: Pumped Storage
This low-tech approach to energy storage takes power the grid doesn't need and uses it to pump water uphill. When energy is wanted, the released water runs downhill to turn a turbine that generates electricity. Large pumped-hydro stations are often used to balance out the supply of energy at nuclear power plants (which are hard to cycle down), but the smaller facilities being studied for use on the Neighbor Islands would do the same for solar or wind power.
Pro: Clean, proven, low-maintenance.
Con: Hard to site; can affect landscape.
Storage Technology #3: Compressed Air
Surplus renewable energy can also be used to pressurize air, which turns a turbine when released. Compressed-air-storage facilities currently operating on the mainland and in Germany pump air into large underground caverns. Hawaii doesn't have those, but we do have the ocean. At MIT, massive concrete spheres with walls three meters thick have been proposed for undersea air storage. Researchers at the University of Nottingham in the United Kingdom are developing a less weighty solution: the Energy Bag, a giant sack made of aerospace-grade fabric that would rely on the intense pressure of a deep-sea environment to keep the air in check until it's needed.
Pro: Clean; uses assets we have, like near-shore deep water.
Con: Promising, but technology's not there yet.
When Demand Exceeds Supply, Manage Demand
Utilities across the state are experimenting with smart grids, which allow minute-by-minute two-way communication between utility and customer. "Smart gridding does a lot of things," says Coffman, "but the basic idea is a shift (for the utility) from being a passive provider of energy to being a very active manager of it." Here are three management tools that can help match renewable supply with existing and future demand.
Management Tool #1: Time-of-Use Rates
European and Asian countries, where power can be more expensive than in Hawaii, have adopted rate schedules in which electricity costs more at peak hours. Consumers eager to save money respond to these price differences, and that creates smaller peaks in demand. Mikulina says that, in some places, customers even occasionally get paid to use power. Hawaii utilities are introducing voluntary time-of-use rates.
Replaces: One price for one kilowatt hour, regardless of how much it costs the utility to produce.
Management Tool #2: Demand Response
With the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa as its first partner, the Maui Electric Co. has introduced a fast demand-response pilot program for commercial and industrial customers that pays businesses for turning off noncritical electrical functions for short periods of time to balance load. Currently, MECO sends a request to the Hyatt, which voluntarily scales back noncritical functions, like back-of-house air conditioning, for up to an hour. Other demand-response pilot programs in California and the United Kingdom are automated, but with an optional override. Eventually, Mikulina envisions an ultra-responsive smart grid that could manage load seamlessly and unnoticeably by turning off your exhaust fan or pool pump for a few minutes at a time.
Replaces: "Spinning reserve," in which utilities burn fuel to keep a turbine spinning but unconnected, in case it is needed to absorb unexpected demand or shortfall of other energy sources – say when a big cloud blocks the sun and solar power output drops quickly.
Management Tool #3: Customer Control
Smart grids also put power in the hands of individuals. In New York City, Con Edison customers who want to walk into a cool house at the end of a broiling summer day can sign up for the CoolNYC program. Instead of leaving the A/C on all day, users get an app that can turn on their air conditioners when they are already homebound. Whole-home energy monitors like The Energy Detective, which provide instantaneous usage feedback, can also help energy end-users stay in the driver's seat.
Replaces: One-way-information analog meters.
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Increasing storage capacity and managing demand can go a long way toward making wind and solar work with the grid, but, in the near term, Hawaii's power supply needs a firm, dispatchable source of energy. It just doesn't have to be fossil fuel. What renewables do we have plenty of?
Constant Renewable #1: Trash
On Oahu, the HPOWER waste-to-energy facility has been turning trash into power since 1990. Oahu's Hawaiian Electric Co. has also contracted Honua Power to "gasify" some of the island's waste. Gasification turns biomass waste (such as plant clippings) and other organic renewables into clean energy by producing a gaseous biofuel that can be burned to drive turbines. Honua claims this approach, which has been around for more than a century, will reduce environmental impact by 90 percent in comparison with typical plants burning fossil fuel.
Pro: Kills two birds with one stone, removing methane-producing waste from the island system and producing energy.
Con: Burning trash directly (HPOWER) still adds significantly to pollution, and supplies of waste biomass are limited. HECO says Honua's facility is not yet completed.
Constant Renewable #2: Trees and Other Biofuels
There are many biofuel projects going on in Hawaii, but the Kauai Island Utility Cooperative is betting big on wood, mankind's original source of renewable energy. KIUC has contracted with Green Energy Team LLC to buy power produced from a plant that will convert biomass (trees) into electricity. A German corporation, Standardkessel, is slated to build the plant near Koloa using technologies that Eric Knutzen of the Green Energy Team says will reduce nitrogen oxides by 80 percent and sulfur oxides by 66 percent versus the current diesel fuel power plant, which will be dialed down as the new plant comes online. According to Knutzen, invasive albizia trees will be cleared from 2,000 acres on Kauai and replaced with fast-growing, noninvasive tropical hardwoods approved by the state Department of Land and Natural Resources. Both cleared albizia and the planted hardwoods will be used in the closed-loop biomass-to-energy plant, which, when operational, will be the first such facility in the U.S.
Knutzen says the CO2 absorbed by the trees as they grow will offset the carbon emitted during burning, for a carbon-neutral process.
Pro: Cleaner, cheaper firm power. Knutzen says the state's consumer advocate found that the plant would save KIUC's customers between $5.5 million and $20 million dollars per year.
Con: Growing trees for fuel is land greedy and climate specific. Workable for Kauai; harder for Oahu.
Constant Renewable #3: Geothermal
Hawaii Island's Hawaii Electric Light Co. supplies its customers with more than 30 percent renewable energy, the highest percentage in the state by far, in large part thanks to the energy produced by Puna Geothermal Venture. Right now, geothermal-generated electricity is confined to Hawaii Island, but, in March 2012, a bill passed by the state Legislature laid the regulatory framework for undersea cables that would allow islands to share power.
Pro: The "holy grail" of 21st-century energy is a "cheap, firm, dispatchable, renewable resource," says Blue Planet's program director, Richard Wallsgrove, and geothermal energy can be all of those things.
Con: Great for Hawaii Island; for the rest of us, geothermal will take longer and cost more.
Final Thoughts
"We have a huge opportunity to truly make Hawaii a global leader in something that is the generational challenge," says Mikulina, of Blue Planet Foundation. Colton Ching, VP of energy delivery at HECO, agrees: "The solutions here (in Hawaii) are more easily identifiable. And (unlike on the mainland) we're all on the same side of the table, saying 'Yeah, we should do this. Let's find a way to make it happen.'"
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Why roll out these old boilerplate methods when one of the most exciting energy breakthroughs in the Islands is well underway--seawater air conditioning? Cooling buildings using the cold temperatures of deep ocean water requires only pumps, heat exchangers and pipes--and will reduce electrical demand by over 90 percent. Makai Ocean Engineering is at the lead of the ocean-side component of a large system planned for Honolulu.
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By Michael Arbeiter, Hollywood Staff
In Hollywood, you can take a swing at a performer's dramatic chops, comic timing, musical talents, or difficult reputation - all fair game. But there's one thing you never say about a showbiz resident: they're too old. Such a cardinal sin was undertaken by one Stevie Nicks, whose developing biopic has attracted the likes of Reese Witherspoon to headline. Entertainment Tonight relays Nicks' declaration of 37-year-old Witherspoon as ''too old'' for the part.
Nicks had previously named Witherspoon as the ideal choice to depict her in a movie, but the cruel hands of time have skewed the 64-year-old singer/songwriter's opinion. ''I've already told her she's almost too old,'' Nicks said during the premiere for her documentary film In Your Dreams. Of course, there was no malice in the music artist's statement - Witherspoon, apparently, agrees entirely. ''I love her,'' Nicks continued, ''but she's like, 'I could play your mother.' I'm like, 'Okay.'''
So, if Witherspoon is indeed saddled as Stevie's mother Barbara Nicks (that exchange is as good as a contract, right?), then what actress should we look forward to as the Fleetwood Mac affiliate? Exactly how young do we want to go? Kristen Bell young? Jennifer Lawrence young? Sally Draper young? Does anyone know if Iris Apatow is available?
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Blaine eyes new plant location, goals
The city of Blaine has decided on a new location for a wastewater treatment plant, and a new overall project concept.
The city will move forward with a plan that will connect the wastewater treatment plant � to be built at the end of Marine Drive � with community project ideas and educational opportunities, such as the boardwalk, floating maritime museum and extended trail system through Marine Park. The idea was discussed during a two-day informational work session between representatives of the city of Blaine staff, Port of Bellingham, Citizens Wastewater Advisory Committee (CWAC), and city council. During this time, officials agreed that pursuing a treatment plant option on the western end of Marine Drive, and connecting it with community projects, would be the most beneficial, as this is a significant area for future improvements.
�What we�re doing here is basically creating an opportunity for this whole area to upgrade and redevelop. If you do nothing in the area what�s going to happen? Probably nothing,� city manager Gary Tomsic said, adding the area would potentially be a mini-Granville Island.
City staff, including community development director Terry Galvin, emphasized that the treatment plant would allow improvement to the entire area. The plant, they said, would incorporate a learning/educational area, as well as a birding observation tower. Once the boardwalk is completed in downtown Blaine, the trail system through Marine Park would connect to the plant and complete an overall recreational circle in the area - an area of significant nautical history within the Blaine community. There is also discussion between Galvin and interested community members to turn the historic Dakota vessel, as well as the Dakota Fisheries building and dock, into a local museum.
There were a total of six sites along Marine Drive that were discussed last week, including the previously preferred alternative off Milhollin Drive and the possibility of establishing a plant within the area of Marine Park. The new site (number 6) being proposed is just behind the area of the Dakota Fisheries building and Harbor Cafe and would take up roughly an acre. The treatment plant itself would be one building.
The consensus at the end of the two-day meeting, Banham said, was that site 6 was the way to go. Everyone in attendance gave feedback and voted on their preferred locations, and site 6 was at the top of the list.
�We have been involved in a critical process during the past months with some very dedicated people in the community helping to locate the best place for a new treatment plant. This has involved focusing in on solutions that are cost effective and consistent with the community�s vision for the future,� public works director Steve Banham said. �I am very encouraged to see the excitement that this particular site is generating among members of the community and city leadership.�
The site, he said, will act as a catalyst for other improvements and compliment the overall vision for the Marine Drive area. �We still have a lot of work ahead of us, but I think we�re on the verge of resolving this key issue of location,� he said.
�We can�t think of this as plopping a wastewater treatment plant in the middle of Marine Drive,� Tomsic said. �The project is all of this, but it may not all happen at once.�
CWAC worked for more than six months to establish and discuss more than 10 treatment alternatives, and ultimately decided on the area of Marine Drive, after the alternative to send waste to Canada did not work out.
�This to me makes so much more sense,� CWAC member Pam Christianson said. �It�s a win-win situation. It can only be such an improvement to that entire end.�
Jan Hrutfiord agreed, stating the Milhollin location was okay, but �this comes out much better.�
CH2M Hill, a Colorado-based engineering firm, worked with the committee through the process of establishing alternatives, providing direction and information. To date, the city of Blaine has paid over $200,000 to CH2M Hill � those funds coming from a $250,000 federal grant for sewer planning. The city, Banham said, will next enter into discussion with the Port of Bellingham and continue working on the general sewer plan, among other things.
�We�ve looked at several options. Are we at the point now where we have to make a quick decision?� asked Blaine city council member John Liebert at Monday evening�s council meeting. �Are we under the gun?�
Officials said not necessarily, acknowledging certain funding sources have deadlines in place and applications need to be made. The city is currently working to complete its general sewer plan, and will seek funding sources when finished.
As for west Blaine treatment, Banham said it is possible to link up with the Birch Bay Water and Sewer District (BBWSD) as they plan to expand in the Birch Point area.
For more information, visit online at www.cityofblaine.com or visit the public works office located at 1200 Yew Avenue between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. or call 332-8311.


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Sterling House of Mesa provides personalized assisted living services for Arizona seniors in an intimate environment. Our staff strive to provide residents with compassionate care by taking the time to learn about their life stories, families, friends and interests. We aim to provide opportunities for seniors to be as independent as possible and continue to make meaningful contributions to each other and the community.
Sterling House of Mesa is a Brookdale community. Brookdale is one of the nation's largest owners and operators of senior living communities and has been helping seniors achieve a high quality of life since 1978. We are dedicated to providing quality and service excellence throughout our more than 565 communities.
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Our community is located in a home-like single story building, and we offer private studio and one-bedroom apartments in a choice of floor plans. Units come complete with full carpeting, private baths featuring no-slip surfaces and safety bars, kitchenettes and basic cable.
Seniors enjoy restaurant-style dining our community dining room with a rotating selection of freshly-prepared meals served three times daily. For a cool treat on those warm desert days, visit our popular ice cream parlor and choose from a selection of frozen goodies.
At Sterling House of Mesa, we understand that furry friends can be as important as family, so we lovingly welcome pets at our community.
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Fees are individually determined based on need, and service plans are regularly reviewed to ensure that each resident's needs are met.
Sterling House of Mesa provides the ideal location for seniors who want to continue to pursue their interests while receiving individually-tailored care to fulfill their needs.
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The Photographer's Show at LACMA Spans Nine Years of Vanity Fair Oscar Parties
Since its inception in 1994, the Vanity Fair Oscar party has epitomized glamour; a coveted invitation promises a night of shoulder-rubbing with Hollywood's great and good. At the behest of publisher Graydon Carter, photographer Larry Fink has documented the exclusive annual fete for the past nine years. The highlights are collected in LACMA's upcoming show, Hollywood, 2000-2009 (as well as the forthcoming book Vanities), and previewed here today. "I'm not interested in stars and celebrity," says Brooklyn-born Fink. "I'm just looking to see when people give birth to something deeply human—whether it be sad or happy or otherwise—and whether I can find a way to photograph it so it becomes communicable and beautiful." Fink, who has been the subject of major solo shows at MoMA and the Whitney Museum, spoke to NOWNESS about blowing smoke, Oscar night hysteria, and why only jazz musicians make him starry-eyed.
How did you come to work for Vanity Fair?
Tina Brown was opening the magazine Talk [which ran from 1999 to 2001] and offering contracts with a great deal of liberty to people who were notable in some fashion or another. Graydon Carter, who hates, or at least hated Tina Brown, was competitive and offered many people, including myself, massive amounts of money so that they wouldn't walk across the street—even though I wasn't on his street. Anyhow, that's how I got into Vanity Fair.
What's the magazine's Oscar Party like?
[It creates] a tremendous amount of hysteria, and a certain degree of anxiety, based on how you position yourself in the competitive hall of Hollywood. Then there's happiness; people who work hard for their Oscars and are happy out of their brains. In the movie business they support each other—when they are not competing in nasty ways; there is a sort of family feel to it.
What were you looking for when you began to photograph the events?
I'm the only photographer who, in the beginning, didn't know who anybody was. I'm the sort of person who doesn't recognize people right away anyhow, because I'm looking at them in a primary kind of way, like a baby would be: "Look at that nose or those eyes," or something. So I don't, like Jonathan Becker or Patrick McMullan or those guys, jump after Brad Pitt and say "Excuse me, smile!" Bang.
Name the most outrageous thing you've seen at a VF party.
Graydon Carter, who is a very proper man, blew a big waft of cigarette smoke into my face like some adolescent, and looked at me with a lordly priority that said, "Okay buster, what are you going to do about it?" Here's the editor-in-chief covering me with nicotine residue from his own luscious lips and he expects me to respond. He was testing me to see whether or not I would punch him or simply defer, and of course I deferred because I was under employment to the guy.
Is it difficult to capture celebrities in a candid way when they're so used to performing?
No, I'm so fast. The way I shoot is I'm slow as a bear and then fast as a hare. So I just linger and watch and then pooom! When I see something, a gestation of an emotion, something primary and meaningful, then I go after it like a stiletto coming out of the blade. Not necessarily with that kind of violence applied to it though.
Have you ever been star-struck?
In terms of Hollywood, no, never, because I don't care. In terms of jazz musicians, absolutely! When I was a kid I loved Coleman Hawkins and when I used to sit with him in the Metropole [the legendary New York jazz club] in 1969 I was star-struck. I was moony-eyed. I was goofy. And then Sonny Rollins or John Coltrane… musicians have taken the stars out of my eyes and put them into my heart.
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December 20, 2013
Washington County man arrested on charges he sexually assaulted two young girls
HARRISBURG - Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane today announced the arrest of a Washington County man on sexual assault and rape charges.
According to the criminal complaint, Curtis Thompson Jr., 29, 390 Pigeon Creed Road, Scenery Hill, sexually assaulted and raped two young girls when they were 5- and 7-years old. The charges state that Thompson, who was 17 years old at the time of the alleged incidents, often assaulted the girls while he was babysitting.
Thompson is charged with two counts of rape by forcible compulsion, two counts of indecent assault, two counts of indecent assault of a victim less than 13 years of age, two counts of terroristic threats, one count of rape of a victim less than 16 years of age with actor being four or more years older than the victim, one count of sexual assault and one count of criminal solicitation
Thompson was arrested on Dec. 19, 2013, preliminarily arraigned in Washington County and released on $50,000 unsecured bond. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Dec. 31, 2013.
The case will be prosecuted in Washington County by Senior Deputy Attorney General Laura Ditka of the Attorney General's Criminal Prosecutions Section.
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On the heels of reports the Phoenix Coyotes lost out on revenue-sharing funds, the Nashville Predators are looking at boosting ticket sales with their own money.
According to the Tennessean, Predators officials have discussed the option of buying up unsold tickets to ensure they collect the maximum revenue-sharing from the league. Earlier this month, an ESPN.com report indicated the Coyotes forfeited 25% of their full share for failing to meet specific targets.
"We've consistently said that we're here to give everything we've got to make this work," Predators' lead owner David Freeman told the Tennessean.
For the Predators to qualify for a full share of their revenue-sharing monies from the league, average paid attendance in Nashville must reach the level of 14,000. After 22 home games, the team is 256 tickets short of that mark.
Last season, the Predators received their full share of revenue-sharing equalling $12 million, money that is crucial to the ongoing operations of the team. Falling short of just one target could mean forfeiting 25% of the full share.
"It's absolutely critical to us," Freeman told the Tennessean. "We're doing everything we can to grab as many dollars as we can so we can build the best hockey team we can build."
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Doors will open at 8:30am. Students will line up at 8:30am in the Civic Center Banner Room. Reception immediately following the ceremony at the Campus Activities Building Lobby.
College of Nursing Commencement
Sunday, May 18; 11:30am
Crouse Hinds Theater, John H. Mulroy Civic Center at Oncenter
Doors will open at 11:00am. Students will line up at 11:00am in the Civic Center Banner Room. Reception immediately following the ceremony at the Campus Activities Building Lobby.
College of Graduate Studies Commencement
Sunday, May 18; 12:30pm
Carrier Theater, John H. Mulroy Civic Center at Oncenter
Doors will open at 12:00pm. Students will line up at 12:00pm in the Civic Center Banner Room. A pre-ceremony brunch will be served at 10:00am in the 9th Floor Dining Room of Weiskotten Hall.
College of Medicine Commencement
Sunday, May 18; 2:00pm
Crouse Hinds Theater, John H. Mulroy Civic Center at Oncenter
Doors will open at 1:15pm. Students will line up at 1:15pm in the Civic Center Banner Room. Reception immediately following the ceremony at the Campus Activities Building Lobby.
Special Needs and Directions & Parking:
The John H. Mulroy Civic Center @ Oncenter is handicap accessible. If is recommended that individuals using wheelchairs arrive early. If needed, we will be happy to make arrangements to have a sign language interpreter at the ceremonies. If you expect to have guests who are hearing impaired attend the festivities, please contact the Office of Student Support Services at (315) 464-8855 or the Office of Campus Activities at (315) 464-5618 by April 1, 2014.
Please note that all directions and parking information may be obtained by clicking on the facility links above.
Commencement Planning Checklist & Important Information
The following information may all be found in the Commencement Planning Brochure .
Reserve Hotel Rooms
This is a busy time of year in Syracuse. If your friends and family will be needing hotel rooms, please make them asap! To assist in your planning, we've provided a short list of accommodations. The following properties are close to the Upstate campus and the John H. Mulry Civic Center: The Genesee Grande Hotel ; The Parkview Hotel ; Hotel Skyler ; The Crowne Plaza Syracuse ; Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel & Conference Center; Residence Inn Downtown at Armory Square and the Jefferson Clinton Hotel . Additional properties may be found on the Syracuse tripadvisor website or on the Syracuse Convention and Visitor's Bureau website .
Order Your Cap and Gown
Order your academic attire online at the Herff Jones Regalia Online Order website . The site will be open from Friday, February 28, 2014 - Friday, March 28, 2014. Find SUNY Upstate Medical University in the school drop-down menu and click continue. If you have questions please contact the Upstate Medical University Bookstore by phone at (315) 464-5560 or by e-mail. Please note that there is no charge for student academic attire if ordered before the deadline. If attire is ordered after Friday, March 28, 2014, a late fee will be charged!
Hooding Process
Students receiving advanced degrees will be hooded at their commencement ceremony. Typically, students are hooded by their faculty advisor or the faculty marshal of their college. However, doctoral (MD, Ph.D., DPT) candidates may invite a member of their immediate family to participate in the hooding if the family member holds the same degree. Students wishing to have a family member hood them must submit the Commencement Hooding Form and be approved by the Office of Student Support Services or Office of Campus Activities. Academic attire must be worn by the participating family member and the rental fee is $81 + tax. Attire must be ordered through the Upstate Bookstore, contact the bookstore by phone at (315) 464-5560 or by e-mail. Deadline is March 28, 2014. No late requests/orders will be accepted.
Announcements, Class Rings and Diploma Frames
Personalized graduation announcement products can be ordered directly from Balfour. Order by phone: 1-877-BALFOUR (255-3687) or on the Balfour website . Diploma frames & class rings are available to purchase in the Upstate Medical University Bookstore, CAB Lobby. If you have any questions about these items, please contact the staff in the bookstore.
The Registrar's Office orders diplomas for all graduates. Please complete the Commencement Information Form through MY UPSTATE to indicate how you want your name on your diploma and to where it should be mailed. If you have any questions, please contact the Registrar's Office at (315) 464-4604 or by e-mail.
WMF photography will take pictures of graduates during the Commencement ceremonies and will be available for group/family photos at the graduation receptions held at the CAB. Afterwards family members will be able to VIEW and ORDER pictures online. WMF photography may be reached by phone at (315) 546-0275 or on the WMF Photograpy website .


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Texas de Brazil - Miami Beach
- Address:
300 Alton Rd
Suite 200
Miami Beach, FL 33139Neighborhood:
Miami Beach / South Beach
- Cuisine:
Brazilian SteakhousePrice: $31 to $50
Texas de Brazil - Miami Beach
- Dining Style: Casual Elegant
- Website: http://www.texasdebrazil.com/
- Phone: 3056957702x
- Hours of Operation:
Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:30pm - 10:00pm; Friday: 5:30pm - 10:30pm, Saturday: 4:30pm - 10:30pm, Sunday: 4:00pm - 10:00pm, Happy Hour: Monday-Friday 5:00pm - 7:00pm
- Payment Options: AMEX,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Brazilian Steakhouse, Steakhouse
- Executive Chef: Evandro Caregnato
- Dress Code: Business Casual
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Gluten-free Menu, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Smoking Area, Smoking Area (patio only), Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Catering: Texas de Brazil catering is perfect for your special event-whether you are hosting a wedding, graduation, business event or family get together. Let our skilled gauchos bring the Churrasco rotisserie to your event to cook and assist guests with food service. Our catering packages are available in a self-serve fashion as well as with tableside service. Restrictions may apply. Please inquire with the restaurant directly for a catering menu or additional info.
- Private Party Facilities: Texas de Brazil has the perfect private and semi-private dining space to help make your special event unique and memorable. Each location is designed with an aesthetic that is apparent in all details, from lush and vibrant tropical floral arrangements and deep red walls to soaring ceilings enhanced with beautiful, rustic chandeliers and extravagant mirrors. Enriched with elements for all the senses, our amenities create an experience like no other and make Texas de Brazil a destination hot spot for all special occasions.
Texas de Brazil Miami Beach features six private dining rooms. The Texas and Brazil rooms seat up to 200 guests and the Brasilia and Bahia rooms can accommodate 60 and 30 guests comfortably. Other resources, such as A/V equipment may also be available for rent. Please contact our knowledgeable event manager today to begin planning a remarkable event that is not soon to be forgotten!
- Private Party Contact: Gricel Galarza 3056957702x
A word from Texas de Brazil - Miami Beach
Texas de Brazil is carving out a new experience in fine dining. The restaurant is an authentic Brazilian-American "Churrascaria" or steakhouse that combines the cuisines of Southern Brazil with the generous spirit of Texas.Continued
Treat yourself to our 50-60 item gourmet salad area including appetizers, fresh vegetables, soups, and salads. Turn your place card to green and prepare to be swarmed by a troop of carvers generously serving various cuts of seasoned beef, lamb, pork, chicken and Brazilian sausage, all accompanied by traditional side items and house-baked Brazilian cheese bread. As your dining experience continues, let one of our in-house wine connoisseurs select the perfect pairing from our extensive, award-winning wine lists, or sip on a freshly-made signature cocktail-the Caipirinha. Complete your dining experience with one of our many decadent dessert selections, and then relax with an after-dinner drink or steaming espresso and enjoy the ambiance that is Texas de Brazil.
Treat yourself to our 50-60 item gourmet salad area including appetizers, fresh vegetables, soups, and salads. Turn your place card to green and prepare to be swarmed by a troop of carvers generously serving various cuts of seasoned beef, lamb, pork, chicken and Brazilian sausage, all accompanied by traditional side items and house-baked Brazilian cheese bread. As your dining experience continues, let one of our in-house wine connoisseurs select the perfect pairing from our extensive, award-winning wine lists, or sip on a freshly-made signature cocktail-the Caipirinha. Complete your dining experience with one of our many decadent dessert selections, and then relax with an after-dinner drink or steaming espresso and enjoy the ambiance that is Texas de Brazil.
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Texas de Brazil - Miami Beach reviews from OpenTable diners
95 reviews since June 4, 2014
- Food4.4Service4
- Ambiance4.2Noise LevelModerate
special occasion (55)scenic view (54)good for groups (52)romantic (34)fit for foodies (29)notable wine list (22)great for outdoor dining (16)kid-friendly (16)great for lunch (13)hot spot (13)great for brunch (11)late-night find (10)neighborhood gem (5)vibrant bar scene (4)Show More
- Poor serviceOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 9/28/2014We were torn between Texas De Brazil and Fago De Chao but based on reviews we chose Texas De Brazil. They seated us immidiately when we arrived and then never came back. It has a salad buffet so we thought, maybe we were supposed to just get up and go to the buffet without having met our waitress yet, without any water or the wine we planned on ordering, without knowledge of whether we needed a plate first. Thankfully, Fago De Chao is just a few blocks away so we got up, left, and went there.Special Features:
- Great Birthday!WillowDined on 9/21/2014Took my brother and his wife for his birthday on Sunday and it was great experience. The food was great and the service was spectacular. We really had a great time!!Special Features:
- Have to go.AndydkendallDined on 9/20/2014Very friedly staff, very good food, i will repeat.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- The BombQteddieDined on 9/18/2014We dine here a lot. Why? It's great every time. Consistant food, service, atmosphere. The meats are varied and delicious. The salad bar is a meal in and of itself. Don't fill up on it. Lol. Worth the money for sure.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great PlaceBonnieDined on 9/16/2014This is a great place for special occasions. We were there with a business group and the food and service were excellent.Special Features:
- Excelent placeMinorDined on 9/13/2014We had a great experience, excelent food and serviceSpecial Features:
- What a buffet!SamyEDined on 9/10/2014Now this is what I call all you can eat! The buffet menu was delicious with such a nice variety, and the meats, whoa once you flip the card green they really BRING IT. You let them know "well done and less salt" or however you prefer and the rest was great. We enjoyed our time there as a family to the max. Of you use Miami Spice be sure to mention it ( or else, full bill my friend). Bon appetite.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Foodie foreverFoodie4lifeDined on 9/10/2014This place has salty meats compared to chima , fogo de chao. Texas de Brazil 3rd on my list.Special Features:
- Texas DUH Brazil -Miami BeachmoltomamaDined on 8/31/2014Birthday dinner with reservations. All 3 hostesses disorganized & need more training. We preferred to sit by the window. A table was being prepped for us. A walk in arrives said they wanted a window table. Another hostess gave the walk in our table. Clearly no communication among the hostesses. Very sweet Server comes and takes a drink order. it took over 10 minutes for the cocktails and bottle of wine to arrive. It's ridiculous that a lemonade for a 5 year old was $5!! Cold items/buffet were really fresh and what a varied selection! I would go back to TDB just for this and nothing else! Meat was mostly overcooked; salty.Special Features:
- EnjoyableOpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 8/30/2014As a first timer visiting Texas de Brazil, I was amazed at the quality of food. Everything was flavorfull, enjoyable, at just the right amount. It was a great place to celebrate that special occasion. Thank you for helping me have a great time. We shall return.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Very good and affordableNorwegianVikingStavangerDined on 8/29/2014Even though you eat as much meat as you want (as well as salad and other extras) the prize was reasonable. We paid 49 dollars each for the meal. They had a good selection of wines, also affordable ones. Before I went I was afraid this was going to be very expensive, but was pleasantly surprises. A good selection of meats. The only drawback was that some of the waiters did not speak English very well and it was difficult to understand what they were saying when they presented the meat. Perhaps using a small sign would be a good idea? On the other side we got to try out meats we would probably never order on our own. Would definitely go again.Special Features:
- Fantastic, highly recommendedIlovetravellingDined on 8/26/2014We went early and were first for the dinner sitting at 5.30pm. We requested a table with view of the marina - great. Food was fantastic from the self-service buffet including cold appetisers, sushi and hot brazilian dishes, to the quality of the meat delivered to the table. We have been to a number of Churrascurias in Rio and London and found this one to be best! Service was excellent too, even the manager came to ask if all was well too!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- A Total GemPerfectDined on 8/25/2014We were on holidays from Australia and were dying for some good Brazilian food. Although there were no chicken hearts or Quindim this restaurant was absolutely outstanding in every way! After realising it was a cross between Brazil and American food (we should of realised from the name whoops) it could be totally pardoned that they wouldn't have any chicken hearts or Quindim on the menu. The restaurant manager/ owner even came out and personally asked everyone in restaurant how their meal was! I should also mention the service was A+, our waiter was amazing!! I cant recommend this restaurant enough. Great findSpecial Features:
- Bad odorSussyDined on 8/24/2014Bad odor in All Restaurant , we Wait for long time for meetSpecial Features:
- Very good place...CrisDined on 8/23/2014Everything is perfect, The buffet is the top, and there is a remarkable list of wine. Too noisy Inside, but outside the view is so romantic and calm. The meet is great and the service too. I'm from Italy, and I loved this place. I'll be back soon as possible!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Disappointing serviceOpenTable Diner Since 2009Dined on 8/23/2014Having experienced several churrasceria restaurants in other cities, including Texas de Brazil in Dallas, we expected an experience on par with the money that is spent at this type of restaurant. We were very disappointed. The server did not bring the sides until we were finished with our meat. We had to ask 3 times (and that is when he showed up!) and waited over 30mn for a refill in pan de queso and another bottle of water! Very soon into our meal, they stopped coming with meat. Even when we asked for them to come back, they took forever. Don't expect the same level of service you get in other cities at this Texas de Brazil location.
- good brasil restaurantnanni1960Dined on 8/21/2014Very good salad bar with great choice of salads, cheese and dressing; good choice of meats, excelent serviceSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- GREAT!OpenTable Diner Since 2007Dined on 8/20/2014Had a great experience. Both food and service were spectacular.Special Features:
- just a big name.dissapontedDined on 8/17/2014It's not a big deal, just a Big Name. The environment is cold. The meat was good.Special Features:
- Loved itmstrss9Dined on 8/17/2014The meats were delicious and I like the idea of small cuts of meat to accompany salad items. The sides dishes (mashed potatoes and plantains) were excellent. Will be back soon.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good time had by allMarinamanDined on 8/17/2014Lots of good food . Service was excellent, do not be afraid to say that is enoughSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Not so friendly managementDinnerRADined on 8/17/2014Did not honor VIP card. Had 4:00 pm reservations and was sat down upon arrival - Great -NOT. Our reservation was then changed to when we arrived (3:35 +/-) and didn't honor the VIP card claiming we had brunch not dinner. Very unprofessional on the part of both, the manager and the general manager. I guess charging regular prices was more important than keeping a customer.
- greatsal11Dined on 8/16/2014I enjoyed the view very much. It was for my girlfriend's birthday and our first time at that location. We both loved the food, and the service was great. Also the view was absolutely amazing. Very romantic enviroment.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Rodizio in Miami!!!PedroDined on 8/16/2014I just came back from Brazil. My first experience with a Rodizio in the US. Great place and great service! Will definitively come back. ThanksSpecial Features:
- AlwaysRoastbeefDined on 8/12/2014We know what the menu is. We know that a veggie option isn't really the focus of TDB but we always seek out a TDB when in town as the food is so good and staff so helpful.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great dinner!!:)SwedesDined on 8/10/2014Best dinner in Miami Beach. We will recommed it to our friends that will go to USA. We hope the restaurant will come to Europe and Sweden soon.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- sunday evening service was badOpenTable Diner Since 2008Dined on 8/10/2014I have been a patron since opening, and never had worst service than this past Sunday night. Poorly trained wait staff, lack of overall coordination, and not a manager in sight. I was shocked! Also, meat requests took a long time and were granted with a frown.Special Features:
- Lacking in ServiceAshleyDined on 8/7/2014We had a reservation and arrived on time. We were seated in a back corner and ignored for over ten minutes. We changed seats with assistance from a manger. Things were better but soon our waiter, Roger, that's what we thought he said it was, vanished. My boyfriend stopped THREE people trying to get him to our table and waited over 15 minutes to get a refill on his drink. We had a e-mail newsletter coupon and both managers had to see it which made cashing out take sooo long after we had already requested the check. Then Roger disappears again! When my boyfriend flags him down a second time he said the manager told him I was still eating and not to bring the check. I had my purse on and napkin on the table. We decide when to pay!Special Features:
- Excellent!!rlmercadoDined on 8/7/2014Excellent food, service and ambiance!! The lobster bisque was delicious, the picaña yum!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Birthday DisappointmentBAustinDined on 8/5/2014I've been to this location on numerous occasions, and have always had a wonderful overall experience. But this previous time, was somewhat of a disappointment. And on my birthday of all days. The service started out great. But as the meal went on, we found that our table was being skipped on numerous occasions by the gentlemen that go around carving the meats. Most of them were great, but we noticed that there were a few servers with particular cuts of meat that would never stop at our table. We had to actually wave our hands to get their attention. Additionally, our server provided me with my choice in a particular dessert since it was my birthday. I happily obliged, only to later find out he charged me for it! Who does that?!!?Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- The Best...without a doubt!NanyVIPDined on 8/2/2014No place like it....no comparison...always fabulous!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/1/2014The best place to celebrate my Husband's B-day. He is a MEET LOVE!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- First night in Miami BeachgeneDined on 7/31/2014We was looking for a steakhouse and we found your place in the internet. Because of a friend, she is from Brazil, our choice was your place. We had a good time and the atmosphere was very nice. Thanks to your team Best regards EugeneSpecial Features:
- Luv2dine2VIPDined on 7/29/2014When I am in the mood for steak, Texas de Brazil is my first choice.... They have a wide selection of cuts and an amazing salad bar that you will not find in any other restaurant... I must say that then service is always very good.Special Features:
- Good food not great serviceLaurieDined on 7/26/2014We were sat and no even came over to us tons of servers, managers around and not one stopped to see if we've been helped, took 10 min before a server came over and notice we were never helped. She was nice but we could not understand one word the music was loud she spoke very fast and had an accent but we ate and all the food was delicious some a little salty but we would try againSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great food as always but music loudBlueSkiesDined on 7/24/2014Music was way too loud for fine dining. We are fans of Texas de Brazils and enjoy them throughout the US on a regular basis. We love the unlimited meats carved table side for a fixed price and the gourmet included salad bar with even sushi & lobster bisque. Service was good as usual. However, he loud music really diminished the ambiance and made it difficult to converse with our dining companions. Although we requested the music decibel lowered, the server informed us he could only go so lo (which was a very subtle difference) due to his superior? Good food but a "clubby" not fine dining atmosphere.
- Food fit for the Gods!OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 7/23/2014The exquisite salad bar alone will knock your socks off. The different varieties of meat were tender and delicious, try the bacon wrapped filet mignon. It was my favorite. The service from the waiter and gouchos was 2nd to none. Put it on your bucket list if you've never been to Texas de Brazil. ~NamasteSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- ReviewDee2819Dined on 7/20/2014The food was terrific and so was the restaurant. However, I was disappointed because we were a party of ten and I told the waiter that we would be splitting the check and he told me but to worry that that would be taken care of later. However, when later came, the manager said I could not split the check because we were all at the same table. That I would have to have sat at a separate table to do that. Great disappointing end to a great dinner... Also, the offer lemonade without advising of the cost. I ordered lemonade for the kids (2) and the brought two jars and charged me $31.00.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- ExcelentKiwi0911Dined on 7/20/2014I always love to come back to this specific location for it's beautiful view. The salad bar is delicious, the steak is amazing.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great for meat lovers!NickDined on 7/19/2014Great selection of meats, all cooked to perfection. Very enjoyable evening. Great wine list too.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.