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INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Education Roundtable on Monday overwhelmingly approved new English and math academic standards, sending the final decision to the State Board of Education next week.
The roundtable is a mix of business and education officials from around the state. It has met infrequently in recent years but has the task of recommending new standards.
Only a few members opposed the new standards, including Sen. Dennis Kruse, R-Auburn, who voted against both sets.
Kruse, the chairman of the Senate Education Committee, said he liked the process used to craft the new standards but declined to say anything else.
It's better for me to make no comment. Not today, Kruse said.
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He and Superintendent of Public Instruction Glenda Ritz tried to take the focus off Common Core, repeatedly referring to them as Indiana academic standards. They would not say how much of them are from the previous Common Core standards.
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The General Services Administration's is considering reducing the surcharge it applies to some contract purchases, potentially providing a boost to the Barack Obama administration's push for strategic sourcing.
The fee is expressed as a percentage of the dollar value of orders placed. On Multiple Award Schedule contracts, the fee has been 0.75 percent since fiscal 2004. GSA can use the money to fund the Schedules program or another agency program.
"We think there's already an opportunity for us to reduce fees," Dan Tangherlini, acting GSA administrator, told Homeland Security and Governmental Reform Committee Chairman Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.) at a hearing held Sept. 12.
Furthermore, GSA has a surcharge on the strategic sourcing initiative contracts.
"In many ways, the [fee] discourages agencies from doing the right thing," which is to use the strategic sourcing contracts, he said. Without an additional fee or even a decreased fee, agencies may be more inclined to choose the contracts as they try to save money. Some Obama administration officials have also been concerned about the relatively slow pace of agencies adopting strategic sourcing.
GSA's fees have generated more money than officials need to run the MAS program. The fee brings in more than $250 million per year, Lieberman said. He pointed out too that, based on a GSA inspector general audit from fiscal 2012, GSA has reserves of more than $687 million, as of September 2009, in its revolving fund. GSA IG Brian Miller did not have a more current figure.
Lieberman doesn't want to eliminate the reserve fund. However, "this is clearly a time in our federal government where every dollar counts, and you've got millions of dollars in excess in this reserve fund," he said. He urged Tangherlini to reduce the fees.
"It's worthy of a good deep dive and inspection," Tangherlini said.
The Federal Acquisition Service, which oversees the Schedules program, should get a better understanding of the right amount to keep on reserve and develop a transparent process so agencies can see how GSA is spending the reserves, he added.
Overall, "we really want to kick off a broader discussion with our agency partners and say, what's the right structure for these fees going forward," he said.
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These seems interesting considering everyone I work with at GSA moans about being severly overworked, not enough people or resources, and action time has gone from slow to non-existent. If GSA has so much money in reserve, then why aren't they hiring and training their work force to keep up with the market demand?
I'm not a member of the Federal Acquisition Service, however, I have used them and my understanding of the fees was to help offset the cost of managing the required actions associated to acquisition (Staff time, contract fees, requests for proposals, etc.). Also, that these fees didn't fully cover the costs. If true, then lowering htem may encourage some vendors to do business with GSA but also dig deeper into GSA's budget. I would like to hear from someone at FAS about these fee, how they are determined and used.
Would seem a good idea to me also, as part of the continuing quest to trim IT spending, to force ALL federal agencies to run their IT hardware/software procurement through GSA.
Here we go again - Eliminate the fees on FSSI contracts in an effort to force ordering agencies to use them instead of letting the market set the final price through healthy competition between GSA schedule contractors thereby forcing hundreds of bone fide GSA schedule contractors out of the schedules program if not out of business and putting thousands more out of work. This is just another example of this administration picking the winners. If this were done on the commercial side the commercial entities(s) would probably be sited by some IG for price fixing under the Sherman Antitrust Act.
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What's left to say about Halo 3? How about this: All the pomp and circumstance surrounding its launch sure have been distracting. Commercials that look like clips from a Hollywood movie, extravagant collectors' sets that sell for $130, limited-edition Xbox 360s with a green-and-gold Halo-inspired color scheme, and a midnight release that spawned lines snaking all the way around the strip mall. Microsoft's so-called "biggest entertainment launch in history" raked in $170 million in the first 24 hours alone. Kinda makes it easy to forget that it's just a video game we're talking about. Just another Halo, another first-person shooter with — like most games — its share of shortcomings. It features some excellent game play and tons of content . . . but the greatest game ever? It's probably not even the greatest game of 2007.So what's the problem? Familiarity, mostly: Halo 3 feels very, very much like what you know from previous Halos — more like a "director's cut" than a true sequel. (If Halo were made by Capcom, this one would be "Super Halo 2 Turbo: Championship Edition.") Granted, it's a sequel to a sequel, you don't monkey with a good thing, blah blah blah . . . Even so, any sense of wonder or discovery is defused when the levels you're marching through and the enemies you're fighting look so unmistakably like the stuff you first encountered six years ago. That's not to say Halo 3 looks last-gen — the scale is enormous at times, with sprawling battlefields bristling with enemies, vehicles, and explosions, and the game's lighting effects are often quite lovely (an admittedly strange thing to say about a sci-fi game). But the character models are clunky, some of the maps are a bit bland, and "jaggies" abound — in a year that's given us the scintillating BioShock and Heavenly Sword, Halo 3 looks just a little bit . . . flat?Fortunately, it still manages to nail all the elements you expect a Halo to nail. The game play is as keen as ever, thanks to the series' always-amazing enemy, AI. Whether it's a firefight in a small outpost or a full-scale battle with an alien horde, Halo 3's enemies are consistently cunning, surprising — even amusing. They will pin you behind cover, flank you, unexpectedly rush your position, and generally force you to earn every inch of ground, making every encounter a blast.But Halo 3's biggest achievements are its multiplayer features. In addition to online co-op (up to four players can team up and save the galaxy together), the game's competitive options are rich and varied — especially "The Forge," a mode that allows you to customize multiplayer maps down to the smallest detail, from where a shotgun is hidden to how high players can jump. Also fun is the ability to record footage and photos from your games; nothing beats the sadistic glee of sending a friend a video clip of him catching your rocket in the face.Yes, Halo 3 does feel like more of the same, and longtime gamers suffering signs of Halo fatigue might do well to pass on this one. But there's no sense in penalizing a game for its familiarity, especially when it truly is an improvement on a winning formula. No, Halo 3 isn't the greatest game ever. But it is the greatest Halo ever, and that's no small thing. Saving the galaxy, one colorectal exam at a time.


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The NBPA's Executive Committee met with player representatives today to discuss the league's latest CBA offer, which commissioner David Stern has publicly stated will be the best deal offered and that their next proposal would be even more favorable for owners. Stern issued an ultimatum that if the players didn't agree to this proposal by 5PM EST tomorrow, the next round of negotiations would begin with owners offering a lesser deal.
Players rejected the proposal and don't appear intimidated by Stern's threat. However, union president Derek Fisher did indicate that the 50/50 basketball-related income (BRI) split would be acceptable to players, if they could get some more favorable terms on other system issues (mid-level exception and luxury tax among them).
Said Fisher, as per Howard Beck of the New York Times:
"We're open-minded about potential compromises on our number," Fisher said, referring to the revenue share for the players. "But there are things in the system that are not up for discussion, that we have to have, in order to be able to get this season going again."
It might seem alarming that players announced rejection of this deal in the face of Stern's deadline and chatter of union decertification among some players, but nothing else could really have been expected. Of course they weren't going to announce that they would accept the owners' proposal outright. That would be unconditional surrender, and there's still another day for the union to try to wring something else from the owners. And that's if we're taking Stern's threat seriously; more time if not. There's nothing special about Wednesday, November 9 except that Stern chose this arbitrary date to set his deadline.
UPDATE 11/9/11 10:40AM PST : According to several reports, owners and players are meeting in NYC hotel today for negotiations.
UPDATE II 11/9/11 2:02PM PST: Stern's 5PM EST "deadline" passes, sides still meeting. Real deadline is at the end of today's session.
That the union seems willing to accept the 50/50 split is reason for optimism, depending upon how much separation still truly exists on those system issues. There was also reportedly little to no discussion of decertifying the union, a move that would throw the process into chaos and legal purgatory, in today's meeting.
No meeting between owners and the union is scheduled yet for tomorrow, but it's hard to imagine there won't be one. And it's possible the owners throw the players some small bone on the system issues and, by this time tomorrow, we're all celebrating that NBA basketball will be back by mid-December.
However, I don't think that will happen. Even the current "best offer" from the owners, the one that the players rejected today is not enough of a victory for some hard-line owners, tweeted ESPN's Chris Broussard. According to Broussard:
The owners on the call included Michael Jordan, Paul Allen and Herb Kohl. They are hoping the players reject the offer, sources said...The owners fear the player reps meeting in NYC Tuesday will push for approval of the deal. David Stern was not on the conference call. The hard-line owners prefer the alternative deal that will go into effect Wed if players reject 50/50 - 47 pct, flex cap, contract rollbacks
More posturing from the owners? Perhaps. But it seems like there is at least a decent-sized chunk of owners who really won't mind losing a lot of, or maybe all of this season. Even this "almost" deal we have here is unacceptable to the hard-liners on each side. Maybe I've just been burned with dashed hopes too many times before, but I don't see this settlement happening tomorrow. (Oh, by the way, am I the only one who was relieved not to see Robert Sarver mentioned in that Broussard tweet?)
The amount of bluster on the part of the players - this time coming from outside counsel Jeffrey Kessler himself - is getting louder, and emptier, with each passing negotiation. Last night's post-negotiation blustering reached crescendo peaks.
"The story here is they want it all," Kessler bellowed in the post-negotiation news conference, as quoted by Chris Sheridan of the independent sheridanhoops.com. "They want a win, win, win, win. We wanted a compromise."
Sounds like a kid who's laying on the floor, pounding his fists into the ground, demanding ice cream. And as with any child, you find yourself wanting to pat him on the head (or the tushee) and send him on his way. Especially when that child knows the score but is unwilling to accept it.
"They've been consistent for weeks," Kessler said in the same news conference, apparently appalled that the owners would have the stones to hold position.
David Stern - Mr. PR winner himself - is the parent here. The owners have all the leverage, because they have the resolve and the resources to wait out the players. Stern and the owners have made it clear for years, months, weeks, days - any measure of time - that the current system is going bye-bye. And that once the owners had the ability (the expiration of the existing CBA), they would exercise their option to enforce change.
Kessler and the union are playing the part of the stubborn child. They want something they used to get all the time, and can't understand why it's being taken away. Yet they have no leverage to get it back. An effective parent doesn't change his/her mind based on the decibel level of the child's cries of "But that's not FAIR!"
"Our 51 percent offer was based on a fair system." Kessler continued. "They would have to come to us on the system, but they did not."
The players think "fair" is to keep or improve on the old system, and I can't fault them for that. I'd want the same thing. Yet the people who fund that system have decided to change the rules, and they have all the power to do so.
As unfair as it seems to the players, the casual observer wonders what all the fuss is about. To be sure, the latest offer from the owners - in terms of the SYSTEM - is not much different than the old CBA.
The players union is crying about a hard cap restricting player movement during free agency yet the impact of the latest proposals gives little to no indication of that claim. Hardly anything has changed, in terms of system.
Seems like a handful of minor issues remain: the use of early-termination clauses, the CBA "opt out" clause, and actual amount of annual raises (somewhere less than 10.5% and 8%).
Oh yeah, and there's the BRI split.
The players are offering a 51/49 split in favor of them, with 1% of that going toward benefits and pensions.
The owners are offering a straight 50/50 split - and have been for a month now - but yesterday added an ability for the players to get as much as 51% if BRI increases at a much higher rate than the projected 4% per year.
That's not significantly different. At all. Less than 1% difference.
Oh, and let's also call BS on the players' claims of "giving back" money, as if they are rolling back salaries in this latest proposal. Not one contract is rolling back. Every penny is still going out the door.
So what are the players fighting for, then?
"The players will not be intimidated," union attorney Jeffrey Kessler said, as quoted in Ken Berger's blog. "They want to play, they want a season, but they are not going to sacrifice the futures of all NBA players under these threats of intimidation."
BS on that one too! An cbssports.com's Ken Berger succintly puts the latest proposal, the future generations of players are just fine:
A deal with no hard cap, with guaranteed contracts, with mid-level deals scaled back mostly for tax-paying teams, and with salaries rising to nearly $3 billion in 10 years despite an initial 12 percent reduction.
The "12 percent reduction" only applies to future contracts, not existing ones. Yet, there's a projected 50% increase in overall salaries in 10 years (the players got $2.17 billion total this past season).
Let me repeat: A 50% RAISE IN TEN YEARS! Guaranteed by the CBA!
Take the advice of Bill Guerin, once the hardliner for the NHL players during the NHL lockout. He says its not worth it to sit out the year.
"When you are in the heat of battle, and you are fired up, you don't think what they are doing is right," Guerin said last week. "But it's not about what is right or wrong - it's their league. It's theirs. I feel, personally, I didn't like guys giving up a year of their career, for what? A few less bucks? Guys are making more money now than they ever have."
Read and re-read this quote. Guys are making more money now than they ever have. And the NHL has a "flex cap" - a much more restrictive system than anything the NBA is proposing at this stage.
Guerin and the NHL players screwed up their present to try to save the future. They gave up guaranteed money in order to save "future generations". Yet their future was secure already, so they gave up millions for nothing. Nothing!
Good golly. Just sign the damn deal and play basketball.
With all of these articles and ideas and numbers going around about who said what and how these or those numbers or percentages would help this or that team, it is easy to get lost in the practical ways that a new CBA would effect the league. Even from an ideological stand point - should small market teams have just as much right to good players even though they can't afford them? should big market teams be allowed to spend in luxury tax what would bankrupt a small market team? - the important implications are lost and real concrete examples are few to be found.
Fortunately, Tyson Chandler has provided us with the perfect interview for remembering whats in it for us. In his effort to appeal to Mavs fans to support the players over the owners, Chandler has effectively given virtually every fan of mid to small market teams reason to support the owners.
Hit the jump, you'll love this....First off, the article is here if you want to read it ( I recommend that). But here is my breakdown.
The article centers on Chandler's desire to return to the Mavs and the uncertainty of that future.
"With the collective bargaining agreement and some of the things that they're trying to enforce, it would basically prohibit me from coming back," Chandler told the "Ben and Skin Show" on 103.3 FM in Dallas. "It would take it out of my hands -- and the organization's -- because it would almost be pretty much impossible for me to re-sign. I just think that can be the worst thing that can happen."
There really is nothing more that I need to say in regards to the article. This is the very thing we, as Suns fans, and other fans around the league whose teams won't - short of a miracle - ever make the Finals or win a Championship are fighting (in spirit) for in the new CBA. Lets do a quick recap of the last few years and how much the Mavs have spent on their roster...
2007-08 = 78 million (cap, 55.6 million; Suns = 77 million)
2008-09 = 86 million (cap, 58.7 million; Suns = 72.6 million)
2009-10 = 87.8 million (cap, 57.7 million, Suns = 75 million)
2010-11 = 86.6 million (cap, 58 million; Suns = 66.2 million)
Cuban and the Mavs have spent roughly 30 million over the cap for the last 5 years with no sign of dipping. Cuban threw money at any player he could to try and get his win and grossly overspent on countless players (Desagna Diop, Josh Howard, Brendan Haywood, Erick Dampier, etc etc) in an effort to push his team over the top.
Interestingly, I had a fascinating conversation with a friend who is a Mavs fan about this very practice at the beginning of last season. I said that what Cuban does would never work and that I would be happy to see Dirk and the current Mavs system go without a Championship forever. Now, obviously I was wrong, but this is precisely why the system is broken and needs to be fixed.
Why should a rich owner in a big market be allowed to buy every player he chooses simply to get ahead of teams that more thoughtfully consider their rosters and try their hardest to make chemistry work, pushing their players to be the best they can be? Why should we hold as an exemplar owner someone who casually throws around millions of dollars just to be able to say his team finally got a ring? My friends, the Mark Cubans of this NBA world are what are totally wrong with the system.
"For years, the Lakers have been able to win championships and re-sign their players and keep them there so they can go out for another title," Chandler said. "Now, to put that deal in place after we win ours, I don't like it one bit."
Amazing. Thank you for making our case for us Tyson Chandler. Only Mavs fans are going to be indignant about your "plight." But thanks for reminding all us "less fortunate" fans of the reasons we dislike teams and owners like yours and why we so badly want the owners to win this one (for the most part).


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PLYMOUTH — Aaron Myers, 23, of Bourbon, was arrested around 2:30 Tuesday morning after failing to pull over for Plymouth police officers. Myers was traveling southbound on Randolph Street from Plymouth-Goshen Trail and did not stop for police. His vehicle eventually crashed on Randolph Street south of Baker Street. Further investigation led officers to believe that Myers was under the influence of alcohol. Myers was lodged in the Marshall County Jail and has a Superior I court date of June 19, 2012.
Donna Loraine Martin
June 24, 1951-June 2, 2012
ARGOS — Donna Loraine (Roberts) Martin, 60, died unexpectedly of natural causes at her Argos home Saturday, June 2, 2012.
She was born June 24, 1951 in McLeansboro, Ill. to Fred and Hazel E. (Mayberry) Roberts. She was raised in the care of her mother Hazel and Frank Gasner. The family settled in the Minnesota community of New Ulm. She graduated from high school there in 1969. She then attained an associate degree in accounting from Mankato Vocational Technical Institute.
Helen LaVerne Richey
June 4, 2012
PLYMOUTH — Helen LaVerne Richey, 91, of Plymouth, formerly of Walkerton, died Monday, June 4, 2012 at 12:15 a.m. in Miller's Merry Manor.
Visitation is Thursday, June 7 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth. Funeral services will be held immediately following visitation at 1 p.m. in the funeral home.
Burial will be in Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Marshall County Humane Society, P.O. Box 22, Plymouth, IN 46563.
PLYMOUTH — Golf cart owners interested in cruising on county roads may soon be allowed to, according to Marshall County commissioners Monday morning.
County attorney Jim Clevenger advised commissioners Monday that he is revising a golf cart ordinance that would permit golf carts on certain county roads, mostly near area bodies of water.
"For the most part, (these roads), are around the lakes in Marshall County," said Clevenger, adding, "At this point, I'm just looking for any input you might have."
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Flora - Oakland
- Address:
1900 Telegraph Ave.
Oakland, CA 94608Neighborhood:
- Cuisine:
AmericanPrice: $31 to $50
Flora - Oakland
- Dining Style: Casual Elegant
- Website: http://www.floraoakland.com/
- Phone: (510) 286-0100
- Hours of Operation:
Brunch: Saturday and Sunday: 10:00am - 2:30pm; Lunch: Friday: 11:30am - 2:30pm; Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:30pm - 9:30pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:30pm - 11:00pm Bar remains open with a limited menu after dinner until 10pm Monday - Thursday and until 12 midnight Friday and Saturday.
FAUNA bar: Monday - Wednesday 5pm - midnight, Thursday 4pm - midnight, Friday 4pm - 1am Saturday 5pm - 1am
- Payment Options: AMEX,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: American, Californian
- Executive Chef: Rico Rivera
- Dress Code: Smart Casual
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
A word from Flora - Oakland
Flora is housed in an Art Deco architectural gem in the Uptown district of Oakland. We serve a selection of reinvented American classics accompanied by an extensive menu of prohibition era cocktails. Fauna is our sister bar next door!Continued
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Flora - Oakland reviews from OpenTable diners
163 reviews since July 31, 2014
- Food4.1Service3.9
- Ambiance4Noise LevelEnergetic
fit for foodies (105)neighborhood gem (74)special occasion (57)vibrant bar scene (57)hot spot (54)romantic (36)great for brunch (26)notable wine list (25)good for groups (21)great for lunch (12)late-night find (11)scenic view (4)kid-friendly (2)great for outdoor dining (1)Show More
- Convenient and tasty spot near 19th St BARTspot2610VIPDined on 11/15/2014Flora and its sister bar, Fauna, are excellent meeting spots for a pre-show meal or drink (the Fox and Paramount theaters are within a few blocks), and great as a central meeting sport for friends coming from far east bay and San Francisco. The food was very tasty, and the drinks were solid (the $11 mimosa read as a bit pricey, given that they don't have the option to get a carafe for the table - and at a ladies' brunch, there are going to be multiple rounds). One in our group brought her 4-month-old, and the staff were kind enough to make room for the stroller. I didn't see whether there were any high-chairs available, but it's casual enough to bring a small child without feeling like there's too much disruption. Overall - love the art-deco decor, friendly staff, american fare, and overall vibe. Would recommend if you're looking for a spot in the area.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great wines, but very pricey by the glass.OpenTable Diner Since 2008VIPDined on 11/14/2014The burger is EXCELLENT. Maybe the best thing on the menu. Fries are crispy and perfect in every way. Wines are great, but very expensive by the glass an with frugal purs to boot. Good option if you are going to a show at The Fox Oakland, which is across the street.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Very AccomodatingCapitanaDined on 11/13/2014I always plan to arrive 5 minutes ahead of any reservation that I have made. Due to awful freeway traffic I had to call the restaurant and say that we would be late. We told the receptionist that we did have tickets for a show nearby. She indicated that she would work with us even though they were incredibly busy. We arrived 30 minutes late (no pre-planning for traffic could have anticipated that). The restaurant was packed but our table was waiting for us. Dinner was great, service was too! We will go back to this restaurant when we have tickets for another concert at the Fox. Only wish we had time to enjoy one of the many cocktails as the menu looked fabulous.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good but a bit priceysanfrancisconativeDined on 11/11/2014Flora is a good spot with good food, however, the prices are high for the neighborhood and for what you get in return. The place was busy for a weeknight, so I presume patrons are willing to pay city prices (=SF). SF restaurants have higher operating costs: higher rent, taxes, wages, but this is Uptown Oakland, where I presume the operating costs are lower. The chef'ing was excellent as dishes were distinct and had depth of flavor and texture. The architecture makes the place noisy, so one has to shout to your dining companion. Our server, Maggie, was excellent! Knowledgeable and efficient, while not obtrusive.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- KrmlkatVIPDined on 11/11/2014Flora is a great little Oakland gem. Food, service, ambiance all good. We'll go back again.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Nice find in downtown Oakland.naaaDined on 11/7/2014Food and service was top notch. Noise level was loud, had to almost shout to have a conversation.I would recommend this to a friend.
- Too Noisy for ConversationoldladyDined on 11/7/2014The food, cocktails and service were outstanding, but as the restaurant filled up the noise level made conversation impossible. It really turned an enjoyable dinner experience into an unbearable din. Too bad because I will not go there again when the restaurant may be full.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Excellent meal, and serviceArbeeDined on 11/6/2014We had a wonderful evening with our friends before attending an Art Deco concert event at Piedmont Piano just up the street. Excellent service from Katy, perfectly prepared meal, not rushed, overall a lovely evening. We came from San Jose through the traffic for the concert and the restaurant was the perfect way to kick off the evening. We had two friends join us there as well and they loved everything as well.Special Features:
- Superb food/service but noisyConradDined on 11/3/2014Went there for a birthday dinner/special occasion because of raves of many friends. Raves fully justified - superb food. Every dish but one rated five stars in our personal ratings. We're lucky to find that once or twice a year. Special favorites - the pork comfit, the brussel sprouts, the caramel pudding, and the Carter Beats the Devil cocktail. But the noise made it difficult to carry on a conversation. Lively environment would be endearing to our foodie-kids, however. Fine wine & cocktail lists, great bar. Waitress highly informative & charming, but not intrusive. Prices appropriate for fine dining, but not SF-levelSpecial Features:
- Not as good as usualmaggiefiDined on 11/2/2014The place was packed and overwhelmed. Service was slow; food took a LONG time to arrive. Disappointed, but know they usually do a better job.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Served cold, not once but twicemy2lincolnsDined on 11/2/2014After hearing they did brunch we thought we would give it a try. Sadly it fell flat on a few points, the most important being cold food. My hash came luke warm at best, his waffle cold. We sent them back and 10 minutes later they were better but still not hot. The waffle was good, the hash just okay, the drinks price but small.
- VersatilityFoodieDined on 11/1/2014I was pleased at various atributes that Flora has. It can be both a romantic dinner in the restaurnt and a vibrant scene in the bar area behind the restaurant. The food was very tasty, although the menu was very limited.Special Features:
- Disappointing performancetanukiDined on 11/1/2014We arrived at 5:28 for a 5:30 reservation and the hostess, rather frostily, said we were welcome to wait at the (crowded) bar even though the wait staff was all standing by. This put a damper on our enjoyment of the meal and was completely uncalled for. The food was okay, but not up to the usual standard. The squash bisque was good, but our entrees only so-so. My husband said the roast chicken w/mushrooms was okay; my pork shoulder confit was *very* fatty and cold. So cold, I thought it was intentional so I didn't say anything until the end. Waitress (Page) was apologetic and gave us two mini-caramel puddings to help make it right. That certainly helped, but we were very disappointed. Probably have to find a new place in Oakland.
- Way Expensive3DmanDined on 10/28/2014The place was busy. The adjacent "Fauna" bar, open to restaurant, was crowed with World Series fans: the restaurant was full with older set dining before Dylan at the Paramount. Too loud to have comfortable conversation, very annoying. We 4 shared 3 appetizers; shrimp cocktail, tempura fried rabbit legs, and pomegranate/persimmon salad. The shrimp cocktail was exactly that. The salad was weird, the fried rabbit greasy and tough. Disappointed, my wife and I went simple with the Burger with Fries. Our friends both had Black Cod. All had drinks. The burger was unexceptional. The fish was good but small portions. Even with a 6:15 reservation, we were late to the 8 o'clock Dylan show. $200 later pre-tip: sorely disappointed.Special Features:
- Disapointing & limited brunch menuOpenTable Diner Since 2007VIPDined on 10/26/2014Unfortunately, very few options and most very basic. Got there close to 2pm, but they had already run out of multiple options.
- Flora don't adora you no moraHillforkVIPDined on 10/26/2014Our recent brunch experience at Flora left much to be desired. Dinners there have typically been wonderful. Brunch was a wholly different, very sad story. We were seated promptly and greeted by a waitress who was friendly but clueless about the menu. My wife and I found reading was helpful when it comes to the menu, and thus our odyssey began. It's not easy to "cut to the chase" with this saga, since the chicken in the fried chicken and waffles was very gristly and fatty, not amenable to the fork and knife we were provided. I imagined my chicken & waffles to have a nice piece of white breast meat, fried in a typical Southern style. The chef must have had a different idea about Southern Fried. This order went back to the kitchen. See yelp!
- OpenTable Diner Since 2010Dined on 10/25/2014this place is only ok. certainly not worth the prices
- We go back time and time again....diningoutDined on 10/25/2014What is not to love about this restaurant. The menu is diverse, the drinks are great and the food is wonderful. No matter where you sit, at the bar or at a table, you will enjoy your experience. We have been going here for over two years and it keeps us coming back.Special Features:
- Sorry to sayJustthebestDined on 10/22/2014Though the dinner was spectacular and the cocktail and wine superb, our server and her "mover" were not up to par. Repeatedly had to stop them to inquire re more water or beverage, food slow to come out, and the final major disappoinent was my perfect ribeye steak, which I had only nibbled on, was not returned to the table boxed - very disappointing but too late to drive all the way back ...Special Features:
- Very disappointingMarilynVIPDined on 10/18/2014Last Saturday was our second visit. Our first visit had been very satisfactory and we were looking forward to returning. Our reservation was for 7:45. Our table wasn't ready so we were asked to wait in the Fauna bar. We walked right by the table we were later seated at. There was no reason to not be seated except to have us purchase drinks in the bar. Our waitress ( run if you get one with a blonde ponytail) was curt, unfriendly, didn"t bring any of our courses, or check in with us until she delivered the check. Food was tasty but the portions were so minuscule we left hungry. Best bet if you go, order the burger and caramel pudding. That was my order on our first visit and I was happy then.Special Features:
- Flora and Fauna--A HitBearyCMVIPDined on 10/18/2014Had a pre-concert dinner at Flora and drinks from the attached bar named, Fauna. Scallops were very good.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Abysmal serviceLennyDined on 10/17/2014Though the welcome was warm the service was extremely poor. Our party of four was quickly seated and then we languished. Our waitress took ten minutes to stop by the table to take our drink order and then another 15 to deliver them. They were easy drinks, too. Scotch, straight up and Lillet on the rocks with a twist. We told them we had a show around the corner at 9:30 pm and still they brought out our entrees at 9:10 pm. We had to wolf them down and ask for receipt when plates were brought to the table. They are stort-staffed. Our dinner reservation was at 7:45 pm.
- Great Food - Bad ServiceFoodie3VIPDined on 10/17/2014Food was delicious. Server gave us the "hand" while asking for bread but then listened to us when it was convenient for her. We asked for butter 3 times and it never came. We ordered side dishes and they never came. We informed the server. She said "Sorry" and walked away. I found the manager and told him the story. He did apologize, comped 3 appetizers and gave us a $50 gift card. The server did apologize but it was obvious she was forced to apologize and seemed annoyed she had to be bothered by us. I love eating out and it takes a lot to make me angry but I doubt I will go back. Just bad experience. Unfortuate because the food was excellent. And this was the 6th or 7th time I have been there.Special Features:
- Sophisticated setting, great foodinternettieVIPDined on 10/16/2014Loved the look of the restaurant. Very modern city, repurposed space. Coming from New Mexico, we knew we were in the big city when we entered Flora. Food excellent, cocktails delicious, too. Wonderful friendly service. We shared a beet salad and the bouillabaisse. Perfect amount of food for a late night dinner. Wish we lived in the Bay Area and could go to Flora every month!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good fun & drinks, terrible serviceeastbayfoodieDined on 10/14/2014I've been to Flora many times, and was so disappointed with the service on our last visit. The cocktails are fantastic as always. Food was very good (especially the pork dish). But the service was terrible. We waited 15 minutes after being seated...no server came by. I asked a server walking by if she could help us. Yes, she was our service. She takes our drink & dinner order, and we never see her again. Combination of bus staff and host bring drinks and food. Server NEVER checks in to see if we need more drinks or anything else. So disappointing.Special Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2010VIPDined on 10/14/2014The food was delicious, but the service was less than satisfactory. Our waitress forgot our appetizer until we reminded her (after waiting 10 minutes) and then after we had eaten she brought us silverware and told us our food was almost ready. It was crowded, but we would have appreciated more attention from our waitress.
- Delicious food, Great place to sitShirleyTDined on 10/11/2014Beautiful dining room, terrific service and really delicious food and wine. Top notch experience. Can't wait to go back.Special Features:
- Delicious birthday dinner!epk88Dined on 10/8/2014We came to Flora for the first time for my husband's birthday dinner. It is a great special occasion restaurant. They have a lovely cocktail menu, extensive wine list, and a unique menu. The standout was the confit of pork shoulder with cabbage, spaghetti squash, apples, and a pomegranate salsa verde. The pork just melted in your mouth and the flavors melded together beautifully. The one downside is that the restaurant is very crowded, with tables extremely close together; however, the food is worth is and the service is great, and the ambient noise level is enough that it's not too awkward to be sitting that close to your fellow diners. If you're near the window, you get a cool view of the Fox Theater.Special Features:
- Never disappointstanukiDined on 10/8/2014The fairly short (for the Bay Area) menu ensures your food is fresh and prepared well. The selections change regularly and provide a selection to suit every taste. This is also one of those restaurants where you are charged for every side (potatoes, vegetables, etc.): I think that's a bit too precious for a local restaurant by Flora. Service is good, but when they are busy it can be hard to get your servers attention. I started with the ricotta gnocchi - excellent flavor but could have been warmer. My main course was the bouillabaisse - very good combination of seafood in a tasty broth. Not as large as at some restaurants but a very nice portion and quite filling: no room for dessert - a bit of a shame as the dessert menu looks tasty.Special Features:
- What a snobby place!ElleVIPDined on 10/4/2014We did not have a good experience here. It was a snobby place and the waitress was rude. We were the only people under 40 in the restaurant - and they made sure we did not feel welcome. The food was good but portions were very small. Definitely would not return.
- finefoodfirstVIPDined on 10/3/2014Based on indifferent attitude by the wait staff (and not the busers, they were kind) I won't be going back.
- Service needs improvementElla81Dined on 9/27/2014I've been to Flora several times, but this last time we went for dinner I was very disappointed with the service. Our waitress paid very little attention to our table, with our drink glasses standing empty, lack of bread, forgotten orders, etc. Making matters worse, our waitress was often chatting with the host/hostess or other waiters and waitresses, instead of attending to tables. The food was good, but the menu could use some work. The appetizer portions were off (burrata came with way too much cheese, no bread, and very little tomatoes). I ordered steak, thinking it would be paired with decent side-dishes, but instead it came almost bare with a small amount of spinach on top.Special Features:
- Totally DeliciousfirebettyDined on 9/27/2014I went with my two friends for my birthday. First I have to say, love the decor. Make a reservation for dinner on a weekend, and I would recommend it on a weekday as well. It was packed. I now know why. The food and the wine were fantastic. We started with simple things: the shrimp cocktail, and the crab bisque. Awesome. My friend and I split the ribeye steak, and our other friend had the salmon. Both dishes tasted delicious. they weren't fussy, or overly sauced up. They locally source, and have a seasonal menu, which is fantastic. The service was also really friendly, and timely. The wine list is small, but the glass I had was pretty great. They even brought me a free baby salted caramel dessert for my birthday which was amazing!Special Features:
- REDwoodShoresREDwoodShoresVIPDined on 9/26/2014An excellent pre and post concert gym. The menu is always interesting as is the wine list. Really like the wait staff: knowledgeable, friendly and attentive.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- tasty but small portionsdinner2showDined on 9/26/2014I only got one tablespoon of cous cous with my salmon and a very small portion of potatoes with my husband's chicken plate. The food was excellent, but I'm not on a diet. I had to fill up on bread.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- The food has taken a dive.BayCVIPDined on 9/25/2014We have enjoyed Flora multiple times, especially before a show at the Fox. With so many restaurant choices in the area it had been over a year since we had returned. Once again before a Fox event we looked forward to dining at Flora. The food was shockingly bad. Every dish we ordered was bland unappealing and arrived lukewarm or cold. We actually failed to finish any of the four dishes ordered. We skipped desert. Still a great place to have a drink at the bar, but skip the food and head down the street.
- always excellentOlivierDined on 9/22/2014Just back from a trip and on the way in from the airport decided to stop at one of our favorites- and it did not disappoint, once again.Special Features:
- Great Place!hrwomanDined on 9/21/2014Food portions were generous and delicious! Try the chicken and waffles, you won't be disappointed! Service was outstanding!Special Features:
- onegreatexperienceDined on 9/20/2014Flora extended our reservation by phone from 3 to 6 very graciously. We had to arrive only 15 minutes earlier than reserved. They had Happy Birthday on the menu for my daughter! The food was fantastic as was the service. I tipped our wait staff double and have never done this before. We will be back.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Not good enough for the priceOpenTable Diner Since 2004VIPDined on 9/19/2014The cocktails were excellent - very creative and yummy. The food however, was really lacking in both texture and flavor. One of us had the osso bucco and found it dry. I had the bouillabaisse and found it very uninteresting. It really needed more work on the sauce. Coupled with a rather high price tag, the value we got from this restaurant really did not meet the high expectations we have from Bay Area restaurants. It's a pity, as the location is great (right by the Fox and Paramount theaters), and the restaurant itself is a lovely Art Deco decor.