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Why not spending reform?
Instead of talking about tax reform, San Francisco needs to first have a serious conversation about spending. We need to make some tough choices and figure out where our priorities lie. Taxes wont solve everything. It is important to have a broad revenue base for the city but we cant tax our way out of the problems we are facing. What does everyone else think?
Bad Timing
At a time when many people are out of work and services are already being cut, I think we need to hold off on spending reform. We are seeing that as the state cuts more services the state's economy has suffered. San Francisco should not mirror this, but instead focus on the best use of our tax dollars and not how to cut.
Spending/Tax reform should go hand in hand
The solution to our budget issues lie in both spending and tax reform, we cannot have a conversation about one without the other. We can't simply talk about tax reform or spending reform in isolation--we need to change the way government operates so it runs more efficiently and spending is at a level that is sustainable in the long run. And, we also need to take a hard look at our tax system to ensure it is fair, equitable and creates a healthy environment for businesses and residents alike to thrive here while giving our local government the resources to provide the quality of life we enjoy.
It's simple budget management that we can all relate to on a personal level--if in our family budgets we realize that we are falling short, we not only look at how we can change our behavior to save money but also how we can earn more money! The end result is that you don't need earn as much more if you cut some spending, and you don't need to cut as much if you earn more.
But I do think we are at a point where people just don't trust government to spend our money wisely, which I can't disagree with, and if we are able to reform our spending practices to re-instill that confidence, people will be willing to have a conversation about taxes because they will know that their money is going to good use. I think future tax reform will be better served if it is also presented hand in hand with spending reform--that is what I believe voters would like to see. At least I do.
Getting the most out of dollars
We need to make sure every dollar spent is being used wisely and efficiently. Where does all the money go? As public officials, we do a poor job of telling people that most of money does go towards education, public health, public safety and human services. Consistently the, the priorities of the people. The question is are we using every dollar to the best of our ability? Are we becoming more efficient every day? Is government delivering the services the best way we can? We need to communicate where every tax dollar is going. Then we need to make sure every department is doing the best job possible. We need measures which really hold each department accountable and will actually tell the people whether or not government is performing. This way if someone missesthe bus or gets a rude driver, they dont lose complete confidence in government.
I think the problem is that people don't think that government is getting more efficient everyday, and in fact, probably believe government is getting less efficient everyday. Especially now, when residents and businesses are feeling the pain from the recent recession, people are less tolerant of government waste and want to see something done about it. What we have is a crisis in confidence in government, whether one believes its deserved or not, something needs to be done to regain that confidence or its only downhill from here. If departments are doing a good job of controlling costs and working to be as efficient as possible, let's give them the ability to show that--and performance measures are a great way to not only accomplish that, but to show the constituents.
I would add though that those measures, as they will have to be by design "wonky", are boiled down into a single "grade" for each department so the public can digest the results and more easily distinguish which departments are doing well, and which are not. I.e. Rec and Park gets an A-, Department of Public Health gets a C+, etc. Publish these widely and let everyone know who is serving the people, and reveal those who are not. Let the Mayor and the Board use those grades during budget season to determine where those hard earned tax dollars should go...I guarantee the underperforming departments will step into line very quickly.
I also think we need to incentivize departments to save. Right now, if a department doesn't use its budget, it is usually taken away from them, so departments have a disincentive to save. Let's reward good departments by creating a system that allows those efficient departments to retain some of the savings they worked so hard to accomplish.
Two Year Budget and Efficiency
You bring up a great idea - we should have a complete two year budget. Last year, I supported a ballot measure to have a two year budget, but its actually a two year budget plan which is renewed annually. When I moved from the Asian Law Caucus to the Assessor-Recorder's office, I treated the department's money like I treated a small business. Every penny matters and every dollar should be spent wisely. I was surprised to find out that all the money I saved which back to the General Fund and to add insult to injury because I didnt spend enough money in certain categories then my budget was cut in those categories as well. Tell me what incentive do we have to save money? Departments are incentivized to spend money, otherwise they will lose it.
Government needs to communicate where the money goes and what it's spent on. We dont set expectations very well. If you have a dollar and walk into a store you can expect to walk out with a candy bar but not a full meal. Most people believe they are paying a lot in taxes and the amount of taxes they pay should cover everything they consume. Because everyone pays different levels of taxes, some people are consuming more than they contribute, others are consuming less. We should have a tool which tells people what there taxes went too - should the tax bill say - "Thanks for your $10,000! This pays for xx parks, xx streets, xx buses and xx police officers."
What do you think about that idea?
Compensate City Officials on Performance
We should change the comp plan for the Supervisors and Mayor (and perhaps other city execs) so at least 33% of their pay is at risk. Here is an example:
Supervisors make around $100K today. Why not pay them a $67K base with a potential upside of $133K? If they balance the budget without raising taxes they make $100K, and depending on the level of surplus they can create without tax increases they can earn a maximum of $133K. A second bonus factor could be a gains in a quality of life index, however it would take some time and debate to create an appropriate quality of life metric that is clear.
Most private sector jobs have a combination of a base and performance based bonus. At a minimum we should comp the supes on how well they manage the budget without a tax increase.
For a guy like Gavin Newsom it may not make much difference, as I suspect that he really doesn't need his $250K salary. However it would make a difference for quite a few of the supes and other city officials.
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Supervisors don't take public office for the $100k salary, it's a stepping stone to other political aspirations and/or power to "reset SF" with their ideologies.
Pay for performance has validity, but the problem with SF government spending comes down to the liberal pensions. Defined benefits, instead of defined contributions are an anchor around the taxpayer's neck.
Benefit plans must be addressed NOW. But in a beautiful city full of dirty liberal union corruption, that's easier said than done. One election at a time, we'll rid the government of fraud/waste and abuse.
Vote against the entrenched establishment. Fresh conservative ideas, especially on fiscal reform, will "reset SF" from the past mismanagement and help move San Francisco forward!
bad timing for spending cuts?
Fraud, waste and abuse of our money must be sought out ands eliminated, before any focus can be made on "best use of tax dollars".
Government spending does not lift an economy. The state's economy has suffered due to lack of private enterprise spending.
If we keep giving government workers more private sector money to distribute to "the needy", we all become dependant sooner or later.
Benefit plans
I agree with you that benefit plans need to be assessed and that guaranteed lifetime benefits should be eliminated. What makes it worse is that when the economy tanks pension fund managers take greater risks. This subjects the taxpayers who will be forced to support the pension recipients to a higher level of risk without fair compensation.
I further agree that people who seek supervisor positions do so for political aspirations more than money, but they do not deserve a livable wage unless the budget is balanced. Giving them a $33K pay cut and allowing them to earn it back by balancing the budget without raising taxes will put many supervisors in a difficult financial position if they put either the taxpayers or the city in a worse financial position.
Two Year Budget and Efficiency
Interesting idea, but I don't need to see a breakdown of where my money goes, as much as I want proof of taxpayer value. There are two dimensions of value. The first is whether the expenditure is truly necessary. The second is whether we are receiving the product and/or service at the lowest possible cost.
Having sold into the public sector, I believe that there is far too much unneeded overhead and infrastructure in government. I further believe that the government is an awful procurer and pays far more than it needs for products and services.
As an example, paying Muni drives union wages and pensions is bad enough, but mandating that they have the second highest pay rates in the nation is worse.
Taxpayer Value
I really like the idea of taxpayer value. Currently, we have performance measures which are supposed to tell us if government is working but they don't seem to translate to customer satisfaction. We need to identify real measures or methods of identifying customer satisfaction. We also need to manage expectations. Government is the only area where customers expect more even when they may be paying less. We spend half of much per pupil on education as New York and New Jersey, yet our expectations are just as high and we're left wondering why class sizes are increasing and teachers are being laid off. MUNI is an easy target but we heavily subsidize each MUNI rider at this point, yet if we discuss fare increases or cuts in bus lines or removing stops there is a huge uproar. Somehow we need to find the connection between what people are paying and what they should expect in return. Additionally, we do need to do a much better job of providing value and proving that we are providing value.
Does anyone actually look at their pay stub and see how much money is taken out of your check every week?
I stand by what I said
A recent study by Beacon Economics showed that for every $1 million dollars spent on CALWorks, it resulted in $1.34 million in economic output. The fact is even if social spending wasn't economically beneficial, it would still be a good to help the people of the city who are suffering.
iPhone app
The idea about having a tool which tells people what there taxes went is interesting. It should not be limited just to a tax bill that specifies how the money was spent - I remember reading something a while ago that an app was being developed which would identify how much public works would cost. For instance, triangulating your position, it would identify how much a fire hydrant cost or street sign. This app would then help people better understand public expenditures...
Taxpayer value
I would accept service cuts if it would help get unions out of the picture. Why shouldn't unions have to compete on price every 2-3 years against private sector non-union labor suppliers? I don't even care where the labor comes from - it could come from overseas but let's force competition.
Also, city employees should be paid based on performance, not based on seniority. In the private sector most jobs are base plus performance based bonus. Consider a teacher compensation plan that pays a low base, but heavily rewards teachers whose students achieve higher marks, test scores and high school graduation rates. For a Kindergarten teacher the rate at which students eventually graduate high school could be a small part of their bonus structure, with the high school graduation rate becoming a greater component of compensation in higher grades. That's just an example but there are many ways to pay for performance.
Elected officials should also be paid for performance. Cut the supes' base pay to $60K and pay bonuses of up to an additional $60K based on the financial performance of the city. As an example, if the budget is balanced without tax increases or borrowing, the supes can make the $100K they make today, and they can receive additional bonuses for improving the city's fiscal health. Again, just an example but performance-based comp is the way to go for all city workers.
Lastly, vote yes on Prop B and drive up defined contributions into city pensions. We also should index benefits based on the current value of the pension fund so there are no defined benefits, and start counting the value of pension funds more rationally.


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Unless you plan to be around in 2117, you may not want to miss this upcoming astronomical phenomenon.
On Tuesday, June 5, the planet of Venus will transit across the sun and will be visible from a large portion of the United States. Locally, NASA Ames invites the public to watch a live broadcast at 3:04 p.m. from the Exploration Center as Venus first makes its appearance in Mauna Kea, Hawaii.
For six hours, viewers will see Venus as a small dot drift across the sun. There have only been 53 transits since 2000 B.C. The last occurance took place on June 8, 2004.
The Venus transit will be the final opportunity to witness the rare astronomical event until 2117.
At NASA Ames, attendees will have an opportunity--from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m.--to participate in hands-on activities and safely view the transit of Venus through solar filter glasses and telescopes.
The transit, first recorded by an English astronomer Jeremiah Horrocks in 1639, has also been observed by Captain James Cook in 1769. Cook gathered transit data from various locations around the world that used to calculate the distance between Earth and the sun and the size of the solar system.
Today, transit events are used to detect planets beyond the solar system. measures the change in brightness from distant stars when a planet passes in front of the star. Kepler has confirmed 61 planets and more than 2,300 planet candidates using the transit technique.
The NASA Ames Exploration Center is the large white dome located at the main gate of NASA's Ames Research Center. To reach NASA Ames, take U.S. Highway 101 to the Moffett Field, NASA Parkway exit and drive east on Moffett Boulevard towards the main gate and bear right into the parking lot.
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text: Healthy Paleo Recipes 38 Perfectly Paleo Recipes by Lizzie Fuhr 8/06/14 670 Reactions 113.5K Shares Print 111.2K 1.9K 310 44 5 It seems like everyone's raving about the Paleo diet, but once I learned all the foods to avoid on this plan, I asked myself, "What's left?!" If you've experienced a similar sentiment, then look to these 38 recipes that cover every meal of the day. These delicious and creative choices might even inspire you to start eating like a cavewoman! — Additional reporting by Leta Shy, Jenny Sugar, and Michele Foley Breakfast: Egg in an Avocado What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 With just a few ingredients and almost no prep time, start the day with a satisfying egg in an avocado. Between the eggs and avocado, this high-protein Paleo classic also contains lots of omega-3 fatty acids. 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Source: POPSUGAR user Dara8182 21 / 38 Lunch and Dinner: Meatloaf Muffins What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 High in iron and protein, these meaty Paleo muffins are perfect for any low-carb eater looking for tons of energy in a small serving — each 139-calorie muffin has over 18 grams of protein! Photo: Lizzie Fuhr 22 / 38 Lunch and Dinner: Stuffed Peppers What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 With just a few ingredients and less than 30 minutes, you can enjoy a fresh, clean meal with more than 30 grams of protein. You'll be glad to know these satisfying Paleo stuffed peppers are under 300 calories per serving, making it a perfect light supper after an evening workout. Photo: Lizzie Fuhr 23 / 38 Snack: Brussels Sprouts Chips What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 Looking for a seasonal, high-fiber, and low-calorie salty snack? It's time to whip up a batch of crispy brussels sprouts chips made from the roasted veggie's leaves. 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They're cholesterol-free and high in vitamin A, and seven of these spicy seaweed chips are only 42 calories. Photo: Lizzie Fuhr 27 / 38 Snack: Homemade Strawberry Fruit Leather What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 With a food processor, an oven, and a lazy afternoon, it's easy to whip up a batch of fresh-tasting fruit leathers, made with only pureed fruit. Photo: Jenny Sugar 28 / 38 Snack: Almond Butter Apricot Bites What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 This Paleo treat is also vegan and is perfect for a sweet snack to enjoy before a workout. Photo: Jenny Sugar 29 / 38 Snack: Avocado With Sunflower Seeds What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 Avocados are a creamy snack that are good on their own, but a sprinkling of sunflower seeds gives them an even healthier boost. The combination of avocado and sunflower seeds brings the body a healthy dose of fiber, vitamins E and K, and potassium. 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Fight to save buses is not over yet
11:24am Tuesday 4th February 2014 in News
THE fight to keep Pershore's bus services is still going strong as a group of town residents and villagers proved when they gathered to stand against the proposed cuts.
Bus users from the Combertons, Elmley Castle and Wick joined Pershore Mayor Charles Tucker and County Councillor Liz Tucker to register their support against the cuts.
And despite the consultation period having ended on Friday, January 17, campaigners handed in an extra petition with a further 400 signatures on - in addition to a petition of 1,200 already put to Worcestershire County Council.
Coun Tucker said: "We had more signatures and we wanted the people from the villages to make their point.
"We feel its important to keep the pressure on right up until they make a decision."
Campaigners have been battling to save vital routes around the town and nearby villages since the possible cull of bus services was announced by Worcestershire County Council in October as part of a bid to save £98 million by 2017.
The next stage will take place on Thursday (February 6) when the executive board of the county council will make a proposal on the budget for the coming years, but this won't be set in stone until it is approved by the full council.
Coun Tucker added: "Hopefully the executive board will change their mind but if they don't there will still be a chance.
"Pershore's Buses are very important for the villages around the town. They bring people in for shopping, health appointments, employment and to visit friends.
"Pershore shops would be hit if the buses stop, people would not be able to get to work and many elderly people would be isolated in their homes.
"We're calling on the county council not to cut the funding that keeps these services running. It's one of the things we pay our council tax for."


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Too much cash for wind farms: study (From Banbury Cake)
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Too much cash for wind farms: study
12:11am Monday 4th February 2013 in National News © Press Association 2014
The Government is over-investing in onshore and offshore wind farms, according to a think tank.
The Adam Smith Institute report The Limits Of Wind Power claims the investment in Britain and America is misguided.
In the report, released on Monday, the authors say wind energy "will never be suited as the lone or primary source of grid electricity due to its variable nature and will not deliver the environmental benefits expected".
Wind energy needs either expensive energy storage facilities or reserve power generation facilities to provide for users' needs, the authors say.
And the report, released jointly with the US's Reason Foundation, claims "wind energy is intermittent and therefore these back-ups are needed to avoid blackouts".
The paper argues that the practical upper limit for wind power's contribution to an electricity grid is 10% of the total energy mix - rather than the 2020 aim of between 8% and 15%.
"Very high wind penetrations are not achievable," said William Korchinski, author of the report.
"As wind's share increases, system reliability will be adversely affected disproportionately - unless adequate reserve power is available.
"That power reserve is expensive and lowers any possible environmental benefits."


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Updated from 10:46 a.m. EDT with settlement prices
NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Gold prices sank Wednesday as uncertainties emanating from Spain and Greece forced the euro lower against the U.S. dollar.
Gold for December delivery dropped $12.80 to settle at $1,753.60 an ounce at the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange. The gold price traded as high as $1,768.40 and as low as $1,738.30 an ounce, while the spot price was down $7.80, according to Kitco's gold index.
"European economic slowdown will hurt gold," said Adrian Day, president of Adrian Day Asset Management. "I think the immediate response to negative news from Europe -- and has been for some time -- has been negative for gold partly because of a recession fear and then partly because when Europe gets worse the dollar goes up, and the dollar going up is obviously negative for gold."Silver prices for December delivery fell 1 cent to settle at $33.94 an ounce, while the U.S. dollar index was gaining 0.26% to $79.92. Eurozone troubles continued Wednesday as investors were unclear as to when Spain would officially request a bailout, and as anti-austerity strikes gripped Greece. The euro was dipping to $1.2854 from the prior day's $1.2900 against the dollar. Gold's drop was compounded with continued profit-taking by investors who had ridden the yellow metal's surge higher since the middle of August, driven by the Federal Reserve's monetary stimulus program called QE3. Gold could also be headed into a seasonal move down, said Day, because October usually marks a selloff, whereas August and September typically have proven resilient months for the precious metal. Gold investors could be looking to Thursday's U.S. gross domestic product and initial weekly jobless figures. Strong returns could suggest signs of recovery, which may worry investors that the Fed's open-ended mortgage-backed security purchases could end sooner. As to how soon, that's difficult for analysts to predict. But for as long as European troubles continue, and the European Central Bank kicks the can down the road on bailouts, gold would seem poised for a sustained rally.
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Announcing MTC's first annual 24-Hour Playwriting Festival. High school theater artists from all over Marin County will come together to face the challenge of creating an evening of entirely new plays from blank page to performance in only 24 hours. During the overnight festival, students will write, cast and rehearse these new works, culminating in a final performance at MTC. To participate, teens must sign up before February 1, 2014 (https://marintheatre.wufoo.com/forms/24hour-playwriting-festival/).
Participation in the 24-Hour Playwriting Festival (and performance) is FREE of charge. Performance tickets are $5, general admission. For more information, visit marintheatre.org, or call (415) 322-6026.
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The Alabama Crimson Tide seem like they should have a chance at playing for a national championship following Friday night's Oklahoma State loss, but that could all be put to rest if they start looking too far ahead -- and therefore past Saturday's opponent, the Georgia Southern Eagles. That wasn't the case in the first half, however, as the Crimson Tide lead 24-14 at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
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Herald News: Letters, November 9, 2012
Sandy's aftermath and dealing with disaster
The mantra of the Republican Party since the Reagan era has been that government is the problem and that the private sector is more efficient in solving problems and offering goods and services to the public. In the aftermath of Sandy, we are finding that most roads are open, public transportation is coming back, mail is being delivered and even Amtrak, the poster boy for government inefficiency, is restoring service.
At the same time, hundreds of thousands of homes are still waiting to get power reconnected, thousands of motorists are spending long hours trying to get their tanks filled, and the cable and phone service trucks are nowhere to be seen. Surprisingly, all these services are offered by the "more efficient and customer-oriented" private sector.
Even if it has been just for the photo ops, government officials — from the president and the governor to the police officers directing traffic around the gas stations — have been out there helping and comforting people in differing degrees of need.
As we recover from the effects of this tragic storm, it is time to reevaluate the dogma of the Reagan era and recognize that some services, many of which are very important to common folk, are best delivered by the government and then must be funded appropriately, and that the private sector is not that good in the business of taking care of people in need.
Bernardo Guterman
On our sixth day without electricity, I received an email via Nixle from my hometown. It instructed residents without power to call PSE&G's hotline. "Please make sure they know you are out, even if you already called," the email said.
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The ability to wave a magic wand and magically restore power to a storm-ravaged neighborhood? No. The ability to collect information via email about power outages and other damage to the community? Yes. The ability to contact people in power at the utility company and communicate directly with them on my behalf? Definitely.
The ability, during a week of chaos, to send me a message or two that outlines what the company has been doing and sets reasonable expectations about power restoration specific to my neighborhood? Absolutely.
This is what every Bergen County resident deserves and should demand before the next storm strikes. Being without power is one thing. Being powerless, vulnerable and without contact or support from our local government is quite another.
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Roxbury, N.J. residents are taking a more direct approach to get attention from the state government. The residents protested at the state capital after they say that the DEP refused to have a public meeting with them. They are still living with the smell and gases from the Fenimore Landfill. They say that children have had to wear masks while waiting for the school bus, and pets have been getting sick.
The R.E.A.C.T. Organization organized the protest to remind the government that they will not stay quiet while they suffer through the smell.
Shannon Caccavella, co-founder of R.E.A.C.T., says that they came to Trenton because no one would come to them.
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Alex Cross
- Release Date: Oct. 19, 2012
- Genres: Suspense/Thriller
- Cast: Tyler Perry, Matthew Fox, Rachel Nichols, Edward Burns, Jean Reno, Giancarlo Esposito
- Directors: Rob Cohen
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- Alex Cross, a young homicide detective/psychologist, meets his match in a serial killer. The two face off in a high-stakes game of cat and mouse, but when the mission gets personal, Cross is pushed to the edge of his moral and psychological limits.
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Café Centro
- Address:
Metlife Building
200 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10166Neighborhood:
Midtown East
- Cuisine:
FrenchPrice: $31 to $50
Café Centro
- Dining Style: Casual Elegant
- Website: http://www.cafecentrony.com/
- Phone: 2128181222
- Hours of Operation:
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 5:00pm; Dinner: Monday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:30pm
- Payment Options: AMEX,Carte Blanche,Diners Club,Discover,JCB,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, French
- Dress Code: Casual Dress
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Counter Seating, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Wine
- Catering: Call Sharon Collebello at 212-949-8248.
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Café Centro is a bustling midtown brasserie with a stylish look that echoes the glamour of Paris in the 1930's. Guests can watch our chef as he prepares French-inspired cuisine with Mediterranean accents and sear top quality steaks. Pastry chef Ken Larsen's sumptuous desserts are not to be missed. The well priced wine list has received numerous Wine Spectator awards and has been voted "Best Beaujolais Bistro". Regular wine dinners are well attended. The attached Beer Bar is a great place for New York's best burger, a casual lunch or to unwind over craft beers and cocktails. For parties of 12 or more please call our Catering Department 212-949-8248.Visit our other great restaurants by clicking on the link below.Continued
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Café Centro reviews from OpenTable diners
135 reviews since May 6, 2014
- Food4Service4.1
- Ambiance3.9Noise LevelModerate
great for lunch (73)neighborhood gem (41)fit for foodies (36)special occasion (33)good for groups (32)great for outdoor dining (29)great for brunch (18)vibrant bar scene (12)notable wine list (9)romantic (8)hot spot (7)kid-friendly (3)late-night find (2)Show More
- ThebulletDined on 8/27/2014Though we sat outside on noisy 45th st it was still nice to dine outsideSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great Breakfast SpotNickDined on 8/27/2014The location can't be beat, the food is very good and the service is excellent.Special Features:
- excellent service and locationblankDined on 8/26/2014Service was excellent and the food was good. good selection of food. glad it was not too many. very convenient location for mid week business or family lunches and dinnersSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Choose Cafe Centro purely due toOpenTable Diner Since 2002VIPDined on 8/26/2014its location. Very convenient & the food was good considering the number of meals they pump out. But the pace was frantic and we felt a bit rushed.
- Civilized Dining Experience in NYCWeezyVIPDined on 8/20/2014A spacious seating arrangement, moderate noise levels and over the top service make for the most civilized dining experience in NYC. We always ask to be seated at Eric's station who steers us through their chef's latest exciting creations and we never fail to have a great experience.Special Features:
- Always reliableReviewerDined on 8/20/2014Good food, good service. A great location for a business lunch or quick dinner, esp if you are a slave to a train schedule. Bar is good for a drink as well.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- WonderfulOpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 8/13/2014My favorite restaurant for dinner -- not crowded nor noisy, fine menu and service, reasonable cost.Special Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2006Dined on 8/9/2014Our server was especially fabulous - caring, knowledgeable, sensitive and respectful of conversations at our table, as well as cheerful and didn't hover. Bravo!Special Features:
- good placebdaygirlDined on 8/5/2014ate here ....two birthday dinners restaurant week menu very good. wine good. quiet enough. recommendSpecial Features:
- Very good if you stick to basics.stitcherDined on 8/4/2014I went to Café Centro for dinner during Restaurant Week. It's a lovely quiet atmosphere. NOTHING on the Restaurant Week menu appealed to me except the dessert part. Watermelon/tomato gazpacho - really? Spaghetti with clams and cockles - cockles? I ditched the $38.00 menu and chose the crab cake appetizer (great) and the rotisserie chicken with mashed potatoes (they kindly switched the French fries). The chicken and potatoes were very good. I enjoyed my dinner. I just think the restaurant week menu could use some tweaking.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Mmmmm....Creme Brulee!Tracey72Dined on 8/1/2014We found Café Centro almost by accident as it was kitty corner to our hotel. We ended up going back there three times as it was one of the few places in New York that understood what Celiac Disease was and had many gluten free alternatives. great wait staff and the best crème brulee in New York!Special Features:
- Good Foodargmza1973Dined on 8/1/2014The quality of food and service is outstanding. A+ gradeSpecial Features:
- Not as I'd rememberednew2AtlantaDined on 7/30/2014I've eaten here twice in the past month. (It was formerly a favorite, near GCT.) On both occasions, the food was disappointing. The second time was during Restaurant Week...food was almost cold when served, and the main courses were really ordinary. The desserts, however, were outstanding.
- Business LunchUpstreamDined on 7/30/2014Café Centro is a great place for a business lunch. You are able to talk without being rushed and its central location in midtown is a plus. The food and service was very good.Special Features:
- Fabulous food.WorththemoneyDined on 7/28/2014This is the best meal I've had out in a long time. The food was superb. Service was excellent and the staff was welcoming.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Sam 1937Sam1937Dined on 7/26/2014We were six adults. The restaurant was not crowded which may have helped to create the low noise level and excellent service. We had six main dishes, four appetizers and three desserts. All of the dishes were excellent and well presented. All the drinks and wines were given excellent ratings by the guests. A very pleasant experience; we will go again.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great Pre-Theatre Dinner FindMarkDDined on 7/26/2014Having waited until the last minute to buy show tickets, I found that all the so-called "hidden gems" and better-rated restaurants on Saturday evening were booked solid. Cafe' Centro, apparently bustling during the week with the business crowd, was by contrast an easy walk-in with no reservations. The place offered a moderately elegant setting with first-class food and friendly, accommodating (but not intrusive) service. An easy cab ride down 42nd afterward with plenty of time to spare. Will keep Cafe' Centro on my shortlist for pre-show, and other, meals.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Peter22Dined on 7/25/2014Friday evening during restaurant week, we had a very pleasant dinner at Café Centro.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Food for thoughtKellyyipDined on 7/22/2014The food was fine as always. I have been to this place many times for lunch, however, this was the first time I patronized the restaurant for dinner. Though I gave a 20 percentage gratuity, the service could have been better, e.g., a very long wait between the entrée, main course and dessert, and it wasn't even busy that night.Special Features:
- Simply wonderfmews4598VIPDined on 7/15/2014The food gets better and better. This time the lobster was outstanding and the rhubarb dessert was fabulous. Everyone enjoyed the best cookies ever😍😍😍Special Features:
- NYfoodieVIPDined on 7/11/2014Have been here many times over the years... Never disappoints... Comfortable atmosphere, good food and nice service...Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Always greatOpenTable Diner Since 2009Dined on 7/9/2014I eat at this restaurant a lot. It's in a great location for subway, metro north, bus & taxi. Food is consistantly good. I had ordered a dish the last time I was there that was too spicy for me. No questions asked they replaced it with another entree of my choice. I don't think anyone can be disappointed at this restaurant.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Reliably goodRobinVIPDined on 7/9/2014Good for breakfast, lunch and drinks after work. I come here often with business colleagues.Special Features:
- Above my expectationslavflyVIPDined on 7/8/2014I was very pleased with my dinner at Cafe Centro. Well-rounded menu, reasonably priced to moderately expensive. Fabulous baguette to start, and ample wine list by the glass. Crab/lobster cakes delicious, steak frites excellent, onion soup looked authentic. Good portions, except my only disappointment was in the sea bass. It was very tasty, but it was a slight and slim piece, in a broth. With nothing accompanying it. Will definitely return just won't order the sea bass. Hamburger looked sensational.Special Features:
- the most under-rated restaurantDan505Dined on 7/8/2014I have been a regular at Cafe Centro for many years. The quality of the food has been very consistent over the years. It is highly under-rated because I rank it among the top 10 best restaurants in New YorkSpecial Features:
- The Best.JordyVIPDined on 7/2/2014Prices are moderate.Service always top notch.One will never feel like a 2nd class citizen here.Special Features:
- Great for Midtown Business LunchTheWallStreetPoetDined on 6/26/2014Continuously excellent venue for midtown business luncheons with friends, clients, colleagues, even adversaries. Excellent fare. Attentive staff at front and at table.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Business lunch reviewFoodLvrDined on 6/24/2014Great French cuisine. Wonderful variety and excellently crafted menu. Exceltional service and atmosphere for a business lunch or dinner, but great for non-business too! A little pricy, but that was expected.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- ladyWholunchesDined on 6/19/2014Nice place for lunch. Good service. It was definitely too noisy. Their signature salad was very good, as was the trout. The booth we had was very comfortable.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- DisappointedMidtown48VIPDined on 6/19/2014I have eaten here many times over the last 10+ years. The last 2x have been not up to the prior experiences. This time I specifically requested that the bacon be done "crisply" on the $29 lobster club. It arrived with soggy very undercooked bacon. When I asked for it to be replaced I was told that it gets like that on the sandwich - what? My friend's burger had perfectly cooked bacon and when I pointed it out he grudgingly brought me other bacon - 10 mins later and it was charred to petrification. I gave up. Also some of the lobster was shredded and tough. I had a much better experience from Luke's Lobster food truck the week before. Wine was good and so was creme brûlée, but for $62 (with tax and tip) I will not be rushing back.
- As a breakfast placeSD2NYDined on 6/12/2014If you need a reasonably priced, reasonably quiet place with decent unexciting food for a business breakfast near Grand Central, Cafe Centro is just right.I would recommend this to a friend.
- convenient spot to Grand Centraldocky2VIPDined on 6/11/2014Coming into town and staying right in Grand Central is a blessing in bad weather and just for a time when coming in just for a lunch and heading back out. Food is good, not outstanding . The place is pleasant and the staff friendly.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- nancynous49Dined on 6/11/2014First time visit will be back. Greeted well by staff and our server was especially efficient and friendly.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Reliable favoriteNYDinerVIPDined on 6/10/2014The location makes this ideal for a business lunch or a relaxing dinner after work. The food does not disappoint and the wines are good yet affordable.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Cafe Centro - disappointing!!Luv4foodVIPDined on 6/9/2014I was dissapointed at the recent service here and embarrassed because the place was my suggestion. As this is usually my default for a quick dinner with a friend or client. Reservations were for 5:45 on a quiet Monday night!!! My guest was seated and I joined him around 6pm. The server never came to the table to take our order for beverages but served others in the area who arrived after us. We didn't receive our meal until much later. No apology from the waiter and we left a good tip. I will not recommend this restaurant to friends.
- Consistently goodouttolunch1VIPDined on 6/9/2014Great place for a luncheon meeting or dinner with friends. Excellent service and food is consistently good.Special Features:
- GustaDined on 6/5/2014Restaurant accomodated to the request for a quiet table, server was well-educated about the options, and honestly stated that the bass portion was on the small side. Love the small baguettes, all food was very good. Chose it for location by Grand Central. Price/value is fair; it is not a bargain.Special Features:
- Good Midtown Breakfast OptionUWSdadVIPDined on 6/5/2014Someone had recommended I consider Cafe Centro for a midtown breakfast meeting and I'm glad I did. The menu had some good options at reasonable prices (for the area). I had an egg white omelette, which was very good. The space is large, though some of the tables are very small (I had to ask to switch after being shown to my table). The service was prompt and friendly.I would recommend this to a friend.
- GerryVIPDined on 5/28/2014I go to Cafe Centro frequently and enjoy it. This time I order a bottle of white wine, the bottle was warm. It would have taken some time for it to chill. There was no offer for a free round or a subsitute bottle. Very disappointing
- Best in the CityMotherMDined on 5/20/2014Best French cuisine close to Grand Central and Grand Hyatt ! Satisfied All my associates ! Outstanding service!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.


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1856 Manor House at Wolf Trap Farm in Charlottesville
- bedrooms 4
- baths 4
- sleeps 14
- pool no
- hot tub yes
- pets allowed yes
- type House
- community
rates (USD)
/ night
$ 1,500 - $ 3,150 / week
vacation rental description
Enjoy life on a 600 acre horse and cattle farm, with views of the Southwest Mountain range, miles of hiking, gorgeous scenery, and a wonderfully decorated antebellum home. We are a mile off a four lane highway, but a world away from city life.
Great for families of all ages. We have a "Bunk Room" for the children, and three spacious bedrooms for the adults. The farm offers miles of spectacular hiking, and has 9 ponds, two of which are full of bass and bream.
We are a 30 minute drive from Charlottesville and Monticello, and it is one of the most charming drives in all of America, through Cismont and Keswick hunt country. Gordonsville, four miles away, has become a half-sized Middleburg, with outstanding restaurants and trendy shoppes. Within 15 minutes of the farm you will find Barboursville Winery, Horton Cellars and Keswick Vineyard, three of the best wineries in the state.
Two presidential homes are close by: Jefferson's Monticello, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and Madison's Montpelier, recently restored to Madison era authenticity. The County is also home to Wilderness Battlefield, the Exchange Hotel Civil War Museum, and the James Madison Museum. For the more active, horseback riding is available on a neighboring farm, tubing and rafting can be done on the James or Rappahanock rivers nearby, you can go hot air ballooning, or even sky dive from the local airport.
And you have all these opportunities in one of the most beautiful areas in the Eastern U.S.A. There is a reason Charlottesville is consistently rated one of the top places to live or retire. This area is spectacular.
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house rental amenities
It is a farm, but that does not mean "rustic". This is a Manor House, with all the modern conveniences, including central heat and air, two fully equipped kitchens, two working fireplaces, whirlpool tub in the largest bedroom, dishwasher, clothes washers and dryers, a formal dining room, televisions (but NOT cable - You don't come here to watch TV).
Outside, we have porches offering sunset views over the mountains, a spacious patio with hot tub, horseshoe pits, a rope swing, views of horse paddocks, cow pastures and ponds, and the ever-changing glory of nature. The countryside both at the farm and in the area is just stunning. The hills are high enough to afford vistas, but not so high as to tire the legs or obstruct transportation.
activities and attractions in Charlottesville Virginia
The top attractions are Monticello, Montpelier, the high quality local wineries and restaurants, the lesser Civil War sites, and the City of Charlottesville.
The top activities are hanging out with your family or friends at the farm itself, taking walks on the farm, fishing in our ponds, horseback riding with our neighbors at Oakland Heights, enjoying the wineries and restaurants, shopping in Gordonsville, Orange, Charlottesville and Culpeper, and taking slow, scenic drives through the beautiful countryside.
vacation rental rates
Standard in season (April through November) is $675 Fridays and Saturdays, $450 other nights, with discounts offered for more than two nights. Two night minimum on week-ends.
Off-season (December through March), rates are reduced by 40%. Off season rates are not applicable for Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years or Valentines.
April Only - 20% off of standard rates.
Wolf Trap Farm
accepted payment methods
Prior to paying a reservation deposit, always verify payment instructions by calling the phone number displayed on this listing page. By contacting the owner directly and paying by an approved method - credit card, paypal, check or bank transfer - your reservation payment will be protected up to $1,000.Learn more in our Security Center
Top things to do in Charlottesville
- Visit Monticello
- Visit Montpelier
- Visit Wineries
- Enjoy Scenery
- Shop in Downtown C'Ville and in the Small Towns
Top things to do on a budget
- Hiking and Fishing at Our Farm
- Visit & Tour Wineries
- Visit Battlefields
- Take Driving Tours in the Area
- Visit Art Galleries and Antique Shops
Top things to do with a family
- Play, hike & fish at the Farm
- Horseback Riding at Neighbor's Farm
- Rafting/tubing on the Rivers
- Tour Monticello
- Play, hike & fish some more at the Farm.
Wolf Trap Farm , owner


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