The Dakota Steak House

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The Dakota Steak House on the Pittsfield/Lenox line offers a casual, rustic Western dining environment and a menu offering old favorites and fresh, new choices.

The knotty pine walls, pine floors, raised fieldstone fireplaces, touch of Southwestern decor and authentic American Indian artifacts create the perfect atmosphere to relax and enjoy the Dakota's famous aged, handcut steaks and ocean-fresh seafood.

The steaks are served juicy, hot and sizzling. The fish and seafood is personally selected by our seafood buyer from ocean docks and aquaculture farms. The new menu has many exciting choices: from maple-glazed pork chops, to pasta dishes to the Steakhouse Feast of Angus top sirloin, stuffed shrimp and fire-grilled chicken.

There's also petite portions for those seeking lighter fare and the Dakota's famous farm-fresh salad bar. And don't forget the kids! The Dakota has a children's menu with terrific and delicious items.

Join us for a Sunday brunch of fresh fruit, homemade Belgian waffles and omelets-to-order. Enjoy roast beef or the Sunday special roast at the carving station. Smoked fish, home-baked breads and muffins, hot entrees and more are available.

Having a party or banquet? Dakota Steak House can accommodate private affairs for small- to medium-sized groups as corporate affairs, rehearsal dinners, birthdays, meetings and fundraisers.

We have built our company on high expectations. You can expect a friendly, comfortable atmosphere and attentive, courteous service. Our philosophies are ingrained  —  a straightforward, simple and honest approach; adesire to bond with our guests — combined with hearty and consistently high-quality American cuisine and all of this at a great value. For more savings, click on the "Dakota Coupon."

Beginning June 23, 2008, hours are Monday through Thursday, noon to 10; Friday through Saturday, noon to 11; Sundays, brunch is from 10 to 2 and dinner served from 4 to 10.

Dakota Steak House is located at 1035 South St. ( Route 7) in Pittsfield, Mass.

 

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Housing Planned for Former St. Joe's High School

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Nearly a decade after the facility last operated as a high school, the former Saint Joseph's is staged for new life as housing. 

Last week, the Community Development Board determined that subdivision approval was not required for a plan of land the Roman Catholic Bishop of Springfield submitted for 22 Maplewood Ave.

CT Management Group is under contract to purchase the property for conversion into market-rate housing, developer David Carver confirmed on Monday when contacted by iBerkshires. The closing date and related matters are in process. 

In 2017, the then 120-year-old St. Joseph Central High School ceased operations. After the COVID-19 pandemic hit, it sheltered people without homes before The Pearl, a 40-bed downtown shelter, was finished a few years ago. 

Brian Koczela of BEK Associates, who submitted the plan on behalf of the diocese, explained to the board that the diocese is conveying out the former St. Joseph's High School. (The bishop is listed as owner on deeds on behalf of the church.)

The high school is comprised of four parcels with different owner in the middle, he said, and they need to be combined for the conveyance. This refers to the transfer and assignment of a property right or interest from one individual or entity to another. 

"At the very southerly end, at the back of the high school, there's a 66-foot-wide strip, I believe, and that strip goes all the way from North Street to Maplewood, and it includes a rectory," Koczela explained.  

"In essence, what we're really doing is just separating out that small parcel from the rectory."

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