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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Letter: Real Issue in Hinsdale Is Leadership Failure

Letter to the Editor

To the Editor:

The Hinsdale Select Board recently claimed they are "flabbergasted" by the Dalton Police Department's decision to suspend mutual aid. This public display of confusion is staggering. It reveals a severe lack of leadership and a deep disconnect from the established facts.

Dalton did not make a rash or emotional choice. They made a strict, calculated decision to protect their own officers. Dalton leadership clearly stated their reasons. They cited deep concerns about officer safety, trust, training consistency, and post-incident accountability. These are massive red flags for any law enforcement agency.

These concerns stem directly from the fatal shooting of Biagio Kauvil. During this tragic event, Hinsdale command staff failed to follow their own policies. We saw poor judgment, tactical errors, and clear supervisory failures. When a police department breaks its own rules, it places both the public and responding officers at strict risk. No responsible outside agency will subject its own team to a command structure that lacks basic operational competence.

For elected officials to look at a preventable tragedy, clear policy violations, and the swift withdrawal of a neighboring agency, yet still claim confusion, shows willful blindness. If the Select Board cannot recognize the obvious institutional failures staring them in the face, they disqualify themselves from providing meaningful oversight.

We cannot accept leaders who dismiss documented failures and deflect blame. We must demand true accountability. The real problem is not that Dalton withdrew its support. The real problem is a Hinsdale leadership team that refuses to face its own failures.

Scott McGowan
Williamstown Mass.

 

 

 

 

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