standard insurance company , also branded as the standard , is an american insurance and financial company which is a subsidiary of stancorp financial group , headquartered in portland , oregon .

on july 23 , 2015 , meiji yasuda , a japanese mutual insurance group , made an offer to purchase stancorp financial for $ 5 billion .

the transaction was completed in the first quarter of 2016 .

the standard covers 8.5 million people ( june 30 , 2008 ) in the usa through and out of above 30000 employers with group and individual disability insurance , group life , ad&d and dental insurance , retirement plans products and services , individual annuities .

it is licensed in 49 states and washington , dc .

in new york it has standard life insurance company of new york .

the average loan-to-value ratio on new loans was 64 percent in 2008 .

standard insurance company has maintained an “ a ” rating or higher from a.m. best company since 1928 .

assets $ 14.56 billion ( march 31 , 2009 ) .

3,400 employees in 2008 .

in december 2005 revenue was $ 2,147,500,000 .

on february 24 , 1906 leo samuel , a german immigrant , founded the oregon life insurance company .

in 1946 the company name was changed to standard insurance company .

in 2006 , on a 100th anniversary celebration the company launched the standard charitable foundation with emphasis on helping individuals and families who have experienced a loss or setback such as a major disability or the loss of a loved one .

standard 's headquarters in portland are located in the standard insurance center .

the company also has offices in standard plaza .

it owns both buildings .

standard insurance company

the standard is a marketing name for standard insurance company ( portland , oregon ) , licensed in all states except new york , and the standard life insurance company of new york ( white plains , new york ) , licensed only in new york . products and availability vary by state and are solely the responsibility of the applicable insurance company .
the domiciliary state is the state in which an insurance company is incorporated or organized .
these facts provide a quick snapshot of stancorp financial group , inc . , and its primary subsidiaries : standard insurance company , the standard life insurance company of new york , standard retirement services , inc . , and stancorp mortgage investors , llc . all information is current as of dec . 31 , 2016 , and is updated annually .
an naic number is a five - digit number assigned to every insurance company by the naic ( national association of insurance commissioners ) . because each company has its own unique number , the naic number can be used to identify a particular company .
stancorp financial group , inc . , is the holding company for businesses that provide insurance , retirement and investment products and services .
pacific standard life insurance company , domiciled in california , was a subsidiary of southmark corporation , a publicly held real estate based financial services company . in july 1989 , southmark filed for reorganization under chapter 11 of the u . s . bankruptcy code . none of the insurance subsidies were included in the filing . however , on december 11 , 1989 , pacific standard life was placed under conservation by the california insurance department . a liquidation order was issued in may 1994 .
pacific standard had a portfolio of ordinary life and term plans emphasizing universal life and other interest sensitive products . it also included the usual forms of whole life , endowment , and tax qualified products . the state life and health insurance guaranty associations helped arrange for hartford life insurance company to assume all the company ' s policies in 1994 .
you can purchase investments and insurance on your own without going through your employer .
the liquidator , by court order , becomes the sole owner of the company ' s assets and administers the estate of the company .
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policies of an insolvent company are often transferred to a financially sound insurance company . if policies are not transferred to another company , the policies are continued and claims administered by either the guaranty associations or a third - party administrator ( tpa ) working on behalf of the associations . please contact the company / tpa listed below or the guaranty association in your state of residence for more information about your policy .
i have been dealing with the standard insurance company for almost 2 years now . it was fine the 1st year but when i started getting my social security disability things went to hell . the standard started sending me over payment notices . i had no problem paying back what social security back paid . i did that , then the standard insurance wanted a mother $ 1000 . 00 . so i paid that even though the letter stated my overpayment would not be more than what i was awarded from social security .
disability insurance can help pay the bills if a serious illness or injury keeps you from working .
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after i lost the benefits that came with my job , i looked to standard insurance for health coverage . while they were initially helpful , they kept bundling life insurance from a company called phoenix with my policy despite my protests ( i was already covered through state farm ) . they signed me up for phoenix anyway , and i had to contact phoenix a few times to receive a refund . this situation marred what had been a fairly easy process of finding cheap health insurance .
i don ' t understand why people worried about government spending . don ' t put a lid on what some insurance companies are doing , like the standard . basically anyone seriously sick and in pain doesn ' t have time to peruse lawsuits . the standard hires a company like allsup to constantly nag its policy holder for information to get the policy holder transferred to social security disability .
so the next thing that happened is that i received a letter saying that they were still
investigating
my claim , so i called the adjuster who told me that it could still take
several weeks
to make a determination . the next letter that i received was one telling me that they were also investigating my life insurance , who it happens is offered from the standard insurance company . the letter said that my life insurance might be dropped , or at the very least i would be responsible for paying for it in whole by myself .
the department has not taken enforcement action against this company in the past three years . link to enforcements page
i had water pipes under my house break . i have insurance through american home shield to fix my water pipes . but when i went to make a claim for the water damage to my floors standard insurance does not cover damage from broken water pipes or almost anything else . after researching about other complaints i find that lots of other people have problems with claims . when i called the company they said i had a policy that was called hoa . basically that ' s a policy for condominiums not for the normal homeowner . when i asked standard insurance they said that ' s the only policy they offer in texas . lesson learned you get what you pay for . . . now i ' m stuck paying for these floors that i thought i was paying for insurance to cover stuff like that . just wanted to warn you just because you hear it on a christian radio station doesn ' t mean that the company has christian morals . don ' t want anyone else to find out the hard way like i did .
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had a couple of issue and asked to have automatically withdrawal out of my account for payment . was unaware i had no insurance until the bank notified me . went back to make sure this time i had paperwork drawn up to have payment withdrawn out of my account again . 9 months went by i let my son borrow my car and he happened to get a ticket . the ticket he had got was for no insurance and i was unaware i had no insurance again .
the standard company lied ! the records were sent to the standard on jan 4th of 2017 . mind you this case started in september of 2016 . and 2 days later i received a call from the company release point that the standard works with and was informed . i need to resign a release for the medical office because the standard accidentally requested records from the wrong date , as well as they need records from my pharmacy . how can they do this ? this is clearly being done to purposely stall my claim . they knew who my pharmacy was for months and those records should have been requested , and how do you request the wrong date of records . it was suppose to be january 2016 through april 2016 . they requested october 2016 . and now they are requesting records from january 2015 to current .
the company that you were employed with is complacent in this as it brings down their rates . then the standard sends you paperwork so that any money coming to you or your children ( even though they told me my children ' s money wouldn ' t be effected ) must be turned over to them . in essence : you pay your premium and the standard never has to pay a cent . it really needs to be stopped . when you work for a large company , they don ' t provide you with a copy of your policy .
warning ! ! i listen to klty on my car radio , about 4 years ago i heard a commercial that advertised standard insurance agency . . . have people on there testifying how much money they save on their auto and home insurance . so since the office was located near my home i took my current policy that i had with farmers into the location and ask for a quote on the insurance that i currently had . . . and lo and behold they came back with a quote my auto and home that saved me several hundred dollars a year . thought i was getting a good deal until i had to make a claim . . .
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the standard requires you to have paperwork filled out by your doctor and in every month the standard states they have not received it . my doctor faxed it twice , i called and they still have not received it even though the transmission states it has . correct fax number but they don ' t seem to get the faxes causing a delay in my payment ! ! it takes a representative to be in a three - way call with your doctor ' s office in the line , the standard rep , and myself , then my doctor ' s office faxed over the paperwork and ebola , the standard rep gets the fax . don ' t deal with this company . it has the worst customer service ever ! ! !
however , i do not understand the reason for the denial because standard will not provide me with the basis for the denial . if it has attempted to advise me it is not specific enough to do any good ! i still
work
because if i didn ' t , then i would go bankrupt ! this company , which has gladly taken my premium for years , is creating quite a problem because if i stop work , thinking that standard will fulfill its obligation to me , i have no way to believe it will pay for my disability . this company has operated in
bad faith
regarding my claim and i am now going to do something about it ! this really is a terrible company !
my experience with standard has been very disappointing . i have been a customer for approximately 20 years . during that time i have never missed a premium payment . then , i became disabled with m . s . honestly , this illness has been devastating to my business and to my income . i have submitted claims twice and this company ( standard ) seems to be going out of its way to find reasons to deny the claim .
then more information was requested and more information was sent it to them and they were reviewing more information all the while saying that i have a
claim
. i have correct claim numbers and information and that it will be processed promptly . and then after 9 months , i was told i have been requesting my claim from the
wrong company
. i was told that my claim should have been processed through a company called
the reliance standard
.
i ' ve had it . i ' m not quitting my quest . i am going to send out a mass mailing to everyone in my workplace to ask if they ' ve been screwed over by the standard . there are two women on my unit who have had various bad experiences so there must be many more who can testify that they ' ve been shafted . i ' m doing this to pressure my employer to get a new insurance company . this is going to be hard because i work for a state entity . i ' m also going to contact my state and federal legislators to ask for help . this has worked in the past for other concerns that i ' ve had about impropriety in government and / or insurance companies .
standard did say they will reimburse me for the cost of the rental , but how can i trust they won ' t drag their feet on getting the correct to me ? never mind the fact that when i told the new person handling my claim that i could not afford the cost of a rental . all i got from him in response was an
oh well that ' s how we do it here .
i guess i ' m expected to not have a vehicle while my car is being repaired ? do yourself a favor and if you ' re ever hit by someone with standard insurance just go get a lawyer and let the professionals handle this company . you ' ll thank me in the long term .
i contacted the standard to cash out my life insurance policy . they said that it was term life so i would receive nothing for all of the payments that i have made . this is the policy that my last employer ( uams ) provided to retirees as long as we made the payments . well , i won ' t be making any further payments . what a ripoff ! i will say that the lady who answered the phone was pleasant . i hope that she is able to find a legitimate job soon instead of representing such a shoddy company .
my son went to court a month later in regards to the situation . he ended up getting a fine for $ 200 for no insurance . what a surprise they did not back the three days . they started a new contract three days later so when he went to court there was no insurance . surprise . i then called the company back in regards to the situation . she informed me that she had brought it to my attention . i told her
yes you did
but whether it was going to be benefited to him or to me you still messed up strike three because of the ticket was in my name . i still had no proof of insurance because it wasn ' t dated back 3 days prior to when the ticket was issued so that ' s strike three that they still did not do their job .
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according to the reviews on the consumer affairs website , multiple copies of the same information has been requested by the insurance company . i am requesting a prompt resolution and payment of my claim for short - term and long - term disability benefits as all information has been sent to both companies and it appears that they don ' t have a problem with delaying their payments to the detriment of me the consumer that purchased their product for the protection of myself and my family .
as a consumer , paying my premiums through payroll deduction in a timely manner , expecting a product in the form of an insurance policy , that has been fully paid for , i would expect that this would be a simple and clear transaction and that
the standard
should honor their responsibility as the recipient of the premiums and they have benefited from the payment of these premiums . but it appears that there is a problem with the handling and mishandling of the confidential patient and employee information .
it ' s only fair to follow up that the agent i am currently working with has spoken with my provider and myself multiple times since my first review and the service is greatly improved . i think this improvement has more to do with the individual professionalism and skill of the agent and perhaps not so much with the standard operating procedures of the standard , but there you have it . i will continue to update these reviews as my claim proceeds .
i worked for my current employer for a year when i was diagnosed with colon cancer . i was so glad that i opted for the short and long term disability insurance . boy , did i learn a lesson . i contacted the insurance company before i went on leave figuring that i could expedite things and to get all of my ducks in a row . i was handed over to the man that was in charge of my short term disability claim . he turned out to be a nice guy . he did , however , inform me that i would receive short - term disability for four weeks upon which time i would be handed over to the long - term disability department . i thought that to be odd since i was only going to be out for seven weeks .
the standard is quick enough to take your premium , but they are experts at saving money by denying claims . ( hmm , taking money , not providing what was promised , sounds like theft , doesn ' t it ? ) . talk about kicking someone while they are down : out with a disability , no money , as the standard refuses to pay what they owe . if you hire an attorney to try to collect , the money will end up in legal fees .
just today i got another letter saying i have a overpayment of $ 395 . 00 for the month of february . i am confused because i did not even get a check from them . when i went to have my taxes done we couldn’t do them because the standard insurance w - 2 shows i paid into them more than they paid me . when my tax lady call the standard insurance the guy kind of laughed and said ( wow i don’t know what to tell you ) . we asked if there could of been a mistake and he said no that the w - 2 was correct . i am suppose to be getting 90 % of my wages but with them taking more than they should i only have my social security to live on . i wish something could be done as i paid into this for many years thinking it would ease the worries if i ever got sick , well here i am worried . how i am going to keep coming up with money every month to pay them back on their so called overpayments . it sickens me that they can get by with this .
i went on ltd following an industrial injury . the standard sent me a check for over $ 7 , 000 that i did not think was correct . after calling them and verifying that i had that amount coming i cashed it and paid tax on it . the following year they contacted me demanding i pay it back asap . i could not recover the lost tax as you need to go long form and my tax man could not recover any of it . the standard ' s mistake cost me thousands in taxes for payment i had to return . they didn ' t so much as apologize .
i had sought treatment by a medical doctor and explained to him my increasing concerns for my health and well - being . my doctor felt that i needed to be treated and he put me on disability and he completed claim forms for both short - term and when eligible for long - term disability paperwork . i have gotten nothing but a run - around . ( it appears by reading the comments , that many other people that have filed claims also have had the same treatment ) . in august of 2016 , i filed a claim for short - term disability with a company named ,
the standard
. the standard said they received the claim information , then they said they needed me to send it again ( first one was sent certified mail and received by them ) and then they said it was being reviewed , then reviewed again , then again , through several levels of reviewers .
i was struck by lightning in 2014 . i received long term disability check from the standard until my social security went through . i have ptsd therefore after 24 months i could not draw my long term check from the standard due to a clause in the policy so they started withholding my entire check several months before the checks were to stop . i received a very ugly letter requesting the entire balance that i am and was not in a position to pay due to being disabled and a very low income . they demanded that i pay a $ 100 . 00 a month or they would destroy my credit .
i have been working for my employer since 2014 and added the standard ' s short and long term disability to my benefits package . the premium has voluntarily been deducted from my paychecks . in july 2017 i became disoriented and dizzy on a regular basis . since i was unable to drive or complete my tasks at work i sought assistance from my regular doctor along with two neurologists , a rheumatologist , a neuropsychologist , and a gastrointestinal doctor within the last seven months ; all the while unable to work . i have had mri scans , ct scans , and numerous blood tests , all of which were provided to the standard .
the standard paid a $ 1600 . 00 benefit for july through september . i requested an extension of benefits and , although my health had changed and the doctors were still searching for a diagnosis , my claim was denied . i requested a review of the decision in early november 2017 and continued to provide the standard with all medical documentation . i have been informed today 3 / 29 / 2018 that my claim will remain closed and denied . although the doctors have been , until now , unable to diagnose an exact illness of the symptoms i am experiencing i still am unable to drive and work . i am confused as to why i was paid with no diagnosis at the beginning of my claim but denied benefits from then on when there ' s been no change in symptoms . i believe this is an unethical practice and have found this to be a pattern of this company . they ' re happy to take your premium , but don ' t stand behind the individual paying it .
in the past , i personally viewed one of my claims adjusters profiles on fb . this is what she said ,
i love my job , working for one of the greatest companies ( something to that effect ) !
this infuriated me as i took out a supplemental plan with this company through my employer in 2005 just as a backup if i became unable to work . they had no problem drawing my premium monthly without fail ! once i became disabled due to major surgery and complications after , stopped paying any benefits when they desired to do so . very , ruthless , deceptive , unethical , bogus company that i ever encountered in my entire life .
the standard is the only long term disability company my institution works with so i applied for coverage which is a lengthy process ( a state institution with change of benefits once yearly ) . this was advised me by a financial advisor and i’m in a professional position . from november 2017 i prepared my application and received a denial dated january 4 in mail . based on medical records from my primary care physician they denied covering me due to a “shoulder disorder” as i had injured my left shoulder at the gym last year ( where i go regularly or as an alternative go for 3 - 4 mile runs 2 - 3 times a week ) that cleared up in a month’s time .
i informed them i did not start seeing the doctor until may 2016 so they are requesting non - existing records and no possibility for preexisting condition . and this can be confirmed by the doctor ' s office via phone call as i signed a release form . it is january 12th 2017 . and nothing is being done . worst company filled with lies ! ! !
the strategy suggests that their business paradigm is to delay the claims as long as possible and in the event the customer gives up or fails to prove that the documents have actually been sent multiple times , they are actually able to deny the claim . my doctor ' s office has documented and supplied copies of every fax - - but apparently the standard hasn ' t received them ?
standard , ltd benefits . . . get a good attorney . i ' m disabled type 1 juvenile onset diabetic . . . 30 + years… neuropathy from my hips down . . . multiple injury related surgeries and so on . 3 of my doctors concur with permanent total disability . yet they use their paid for drs that have never even met you to evaluate your medical records in an attempt to deny you .
the thing is that companies like the standard do things like this to people to make them so frustrated that they just give up and move on . i ' m not that way , i ' ll see this through to the end . i ' m working again and i can afford to be a fly in their ointment and a burr under their saddle . they ' ve messed with the wrong person this time .
i called the company . i got ahold of corporate . they told me they would get back to me and check on the situation . i got a call back in regards to the situation a hold and she told me it was corporate ' s mistake and if i had the $ 900 for the back pay that they would go ahead and continue my insurance . i told her i did not have the $ 900 . she told me that if i had payment each month for the last 9 months that i should be able to pay the $ 900 back . i told her it was corporate mistake that i did not have 900 in my bank . i then told her that it was two weeks before christmas and that if she wanted the money that bad i would take back all of my grandkids christmas presents and take a picture of the empty tree so they can have their $ 900 that they messed up on .
i now owe over $ 5k in taxes to the irs and when i called to rectify the issue , no one can give me an answer . i asked to speak with a supervisor . . . 2 days later , he ' s still on the other line . i continue to leave messages and no one calls me back . from the stopped payments , to the tax issues , to the unbelievably bad customer service , this company is an absolute nightmare to be covered by . hope you never need these guys .
i had some questions about the ending of my std leading up to ltd and called into their offices and got lisa on the phone . during our conversation she overspoke to me - talked over me - wouldn’t let me ask any questions - was militant - belligerent - rude and abrasive . during the end after i let her run her tangent for over 15 minutes and disrespecting me i asked to speak to her supervisor and she hung up on me . i complained to her supervisor karen and now i am getting denial information in the mail about my life insurance after i had requested karen to assign my claim to someone else - i feel like i am being discriminated .
this is the worst company to deal with in your time of need . i got my short term disability no problem . i started working on my long term disability weeks before the st was to run out . i spent over 2 1 / 2 weeks trying to figure out what was going on with my long - term disability . i spoke to somebody and they said that that i had to fill out a separate form from the one that they got - which is what they included in the packet . i signed the form and they sent it to my doctor who said it was not hipaa compliant . every time i speak to somebody different they say they don ' t have any information on it . i was also told that my records go to another company that they outsource for this . now it ' s three weeks without a check and they ' re still screwing around . now i ' m at the point where i have no money still and a hurricane is coming . i can ' t go anywhere because i don ' t have a cent to my name . they don ' t give a crap !
in may of 2016 my doctor took me off work and i filed a claim for short term through my job . on june 20th 2016 i was approved for short term disability through the company that i had been paying through my job . i had constant stopping and delaying of payments due to needing records every month even though my doctor stated and i explained wouldn ' t even review me to be able to go back to work until feb of 2017 . still they stopped and delayed my payments for weeks to request and receive the same records over and over again .
then i called the standard to ask if it was ok to roll over my retirement into a ira . i was told that it was fine as long as i sent prof showing i did not keep it . then about 9 months later i get a letter stating they wanted $ 780 . 00 for me rolling it over . then a week later i get a letter stating they would be taking anywhere from $ 200 . 00 - $ 300 . 00 out of my checks each month as a penalty . they are still subtracting $ 350 . 00 too much from my social security .
i am only giving a one - star rating because there is no zero or negative number option . this company sends repeated notices that they have not received the appropriate paperwork , repeated notices that customer has not submitted appropriate information or forms and telephone directives that supply different fax numbers than official forms . they cost my doctor ' s office and physician ' s time and money in duplicating forms and re - submitting every request . they send repeated notices that if they do not receive further documentation of fulfilled
requests
they will
decide your claim without them
within 30 days .
i have been disable since 5 / 16 and i applied for disability through the standard . my employee has a group policy and i purchased additional coverage . have been paying for 20 years or more . . . at first after a few minor setback with
i am waiting for info from your employer .
for example group policy number . . . like they did not already have it . so i made a call and put them on a 3 way . ok so i thought i can focus on getting better . . . no every time i looked up they needed more info . no one could give you any info , one representative told me perhaps i should not continue to go to the doctor due to my claim was not approved . the biggest nightmare is long term disability .
prior to having surgery , all of my disability forms were completed and sent to the standard . on page 1 , it states that they are required by law to withhold 28 % of my benefits , unless a w - 4 form is submitted . i submitted my w - 4 with all of my other forms and had my surgery . checks began coming , then stopped and i was not given any notice . i called to ask why and was told that they needed the doctor to fill out forms . 3 - 4 weeks later i began getting paid again . after 3 months , my checks were significantly less . i called again and i was told that they forgot to withhold my federal income taxes . no one gave me any answers as to why and i was told that they made a mistake .
granted i do have mild chronic right shoulder pain that is muscular ( i type often for work and commute several days a week 3 hours of driving round trip which leaves my right shoulder tight ) . i deal with it with exercise ( work the muscle at least once a week through weights , yoga , pilates , and or barre ) and massage therapy ( twice monthly at most ) . apparently they characterized that as a “shoulder disorder” and denied coverage to a healthy and fit professional who enjoys her career and considers cause for disability as needing to be something that limits my ability to teach , write grants and publish manuscripts , for example , suffering a bad accident with loss of use of upper limbs and / or brain damage . i plan to appeal this decision and read up on other entries in consumeraffairs on the standard .
i went out on disability and was told that i would get 60 % of my pay but that it may be a little less because of my retirement . all the paperwork was filled out with the county that i worked for and submitted , everything was ok for a little while but then they came back and said that they did not know that i was receiving retirement . my retirement is only a little over $ 300 . 00 a month . then they came back and said that i owe them all this back pay and that i will not receive a check until it is all paid back . i ask if i could pay payments on it but was told that i cannot . what am i supposed to pay my bills with and get my medications with ? why do we even pay for insurance when they are not here for us when we need them ? this is so wrong and from what i am reading about these people , i seriously doubt that i owe them anything !
i had hail damage to the roof of our home and when i received the estimate the company depreciated our roof as they said we have an acv policy and need an rcv policy to receive the replacement cost . none of this is mentioned when you sign up . however when you need it you get
you need to add coverage .
next none of the damages to the interior of the house are covered as they say this is all due to a poorly built roof that has a valley above the garage . 3 of the rooms with additional damage are upstairs above the
valley
. i was then told it was condensation that caused the issue . i told the adjuster that the towel i placed on the window ledge was ringing wet after the last rain and the carpet below was wet as well . he said i should get additional coverage after i called his bluff twice . very dissatisfied .
for the first 16 or less months i had no problems with this company and then i receive a letter stating they are cutting off my benefits due to their doctors ( mind you who have never seen me ) who believe i can work at my old job but with restrictions . i have acute heart disease and acute vein disease where they took veins to do quadruple bypass which have closed back up . after the surgery i became so infected pa of surgeon thought they would have to go back in to redo work and clean out infection so i lay on couch for seven days a week with only being able to go to doctor twice a week and in - home health care three days a week . but now i have not been released to go back to work and i have no money to pay bills ( they don ' t care but karma is a * * and what goes around comes around guys ) .
on oct 31st i received a letter stating in order to complete my investigation , i must analyze all pertinent medical , vocational , and financial info and additional info that is needed has been requested . since then i have received forms needed 3 1 / 2 weeks after the date of the letter , and only after calling multiple times and leaving messages of what is the hold up . and the response of
hmmm not sure what happened there . it was suppose to be with you last check , it was just resent recently .
no returned phone calls . and an explanation by both a letter , analyst , and a supervisor , in december that only one more record is needed to finalize my claim . the office takes up to 30 days to process record requests so i could understand a partial delay . but when i called the office and explained that the standard told me they sent the request over 5 weeks ago , the office informed me that they had just receive the request 1 week prior to me calling .
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i have been a customer for over 25 years . my son just passed away at age 28 and i was informed he was not covered because he was over 21 . no one ever informed me of this but took my money for the premium . in a time of loss and then find out i can ' t bury my child is very hard .
i was hoping by their insured on a rainy day , she was drive extremely fast when she lost control and after sliding all over the highway she hit my car . fast forward a few weeks , i had to wait for the police report to get her information , and i put the claim in to have my car repaired . fast forward almost 4 months and i just learned the person handling my claim no longer works there , which is why my claim was never process . now i at least know that much but i learned that i have to pay out - of - pocket for the rental car .
all things considered , the short - term paid off well . i got four checks and then a letter came from long - term disability saying that they needed to investigate because they suspected that my colon cancer may be a pre - existing condition . so i filled out the permission form for them to get information from my current provider . next i received a request to sign a permission form for a previous provider group . bear in mind , this was happening in may of 2017 and they wanted the information from january 01 , 2016 . i sent in the permission form . next i received a permission form request for a pharmacy that we used and a week later they wanted a permission form for a pharmacy that i used maybe twice . also bear in mind that i was never seen for any cancer related issue before this year , ever .
so , today , which is august 02 , i get two more letters , both telling me that they need more information . although the adjuster told me that he had received all of the information from my current provider , the letter stated that they have never received that information . i was also told that they have never received information from that one pharmacy that i used a couple of times . they are basically requiring me to call these entities to provide the information to them .
i have to ask other people who have had experienced these folks . i have literally sent in everything they sent to me and gave them info they needed . they are the worse to deal with ! ! ! every time i call i get someone different who has no clue and i explain it over and over as if i ' m starting over . then they just out of nowhere stopped my checks , with no notice at all . so now i ' m screwed on paying my bills with the money i worked for since i was 16 years old , is that even allowed ? can they stop my check without giving me any notice ? and since i have not a penny to my name , my phone was cut off and usually the automated system will call me to let me know if my check went out . does the automated system generate a check ? maybe i didn ' t get it because of my phone being cut off ? can someone please help .
i paid them $ 100 . 00 only in july 2015 . i as agreed or they would put it on my credit . after that my husband and i wrote them a letter and told them that we could only pay $ 50 . 00 . then my ss went down due to medicare so we wrote another letter stating that all we could afford is $ 25 . 00 a month . they have been accepting my payments for 10 months now . today i get a letter from a collection agency stating that i owe more than is owed and a judgment is being put against me .
i purchased both short - term disability and long - term disability policies in good faith and shortly after excitedly starting my new job . i was enrolled in these policies without any lapses for more than two years . my employer had many administrative problems and those problems caused many of the workers to seek treatment for a variety of medical conditions including stress and depression and work - related ptsd , being required to do , perform unethical and dangerous business practices sometimes endangering patient safety as well as employee safety .
i sought treatment from a medical doctor regarding my situation . i explained to him that there were safety issues and physical threats as well as dangerous working conditions as the temperature had reached 89 degrees without any ventilation and without windows and working in a security controlled records department . i was also required to perform an increasing workload that was previously performed by 4 full - time employees . i was feeling very overwhelmed and stressed and under a lot of pressure by administration that was constantly requesting me to complete the ever increasing amount of work and to complete management tasks that took me away from my desk to attend hours of meetings while still completing all of the work and some of the work was patient related information . i was the only employee running and working in a vital to patient safety department that was previously staffed by 4 employees .
after months and months of stress and grief and sleeping trouble i decided to dive into who these people really are . . . omg . they are worse than greasy used car salesmen . they lie for a living . they push people to the brink and hope that person gives up . note . . . these people are already disabled , wtf . they lie about everything , from receiving faxes , medical records , mail sent . they laugh at my despair . if you’re unlucky enough like me you will be assigned to a senior case analyst . this is a person that has worked their way up in screwing disabled people out of their benefits . if you ' re like me i have nothing . . . but the will to fight these people until the bitter end , with a good attorney . . . good luck . . .
the analyst have been reviewing my paperwork since 12 / 28 / 16 . i faxed and called several times for her to tell me laughing in my face i must add , she not sure and a outside person need to look at my claim . this person called my doctor ' s office stated that the info and x - rays were not readable . i took a copy to my doctor , he called and called no answer , i explained that my medical coverage depends on her approval . . . i just received a letter on 2 / 18 / 17 ( a day before my birthday . what a present ) , that i needed to request a formal review in writing after about 60 days of just holding it . . p . s . you only have 180 days . which i was lead to believed that all my physician had to do was to complete the attending physician form that was enclosed .
now my employer is sending me bills that i have to pay almost $ 400 for coverage to continue my pt . . . wow . i also have high blood pressure and anxiety disorder which i also was being treated for . my question how can i pay for the coverage when they won ' t pay my claim and had they approved my claim i would be covered ? sincerely totally stressed out and in a lot of pain .


the house cafe is a cafe group founded in 2002 in istanbul , turkey by canan ozdemir , ferit baltacioglu and ramazan uren .

currently it has 12 branches in turkey , 8 operating in istanbul , 2 in ankara , 1 in izmir and 1 in antalya .

all branches outside of istanbul are franchises .

istanbul branches are located in tesvikiye atiye sokak , teşvikiye corner , tünel , ortaköy , caddebostan , i̇stiklal street , kanyon shopping mall and i̇stinye park shopping mall .

the menu serves local flavours as well as international dishes .

all branches are designed by autoban architecture .

the house cafe

comedy : a showcase at the house cafe . presented by the house p . . .
the house cafe has opened its latest branch in december 2009 , at kanyon shopping center . > >
o run to the house cafe . seriously great vibes reside . cool food , bevs and staff to
row house cafe is available for private parties and gatherings . our restaurant makes the perfect venue for business , family or friend events .
keep in mind when reading reviews of the house cafe that it ' s changed ownership multiple times over the past several years , with the current owners haven taken over roughly two years ago now .
situated along the shoes of the bosphorus , the house café ortaköy provides the perfect backdrop for the perfect meal . > >
i am very happy to see the house cafe thriving and putting on some great events . there was a small hiccup in time where ownership may have fell into the hands of those who did not understand
love this venue in dekalb il . a single business , or spot in a town can make or break a music scene . that place in dekalb is the house cafe . much love to you guys ! ♥
the house café , opened its first i̇zmir branch in june 2012 at alsancak . > >
find out what ' s up at row house and in south lake union .
that the new house isn ' t offering their customers this service . this is a concern that must be addressed .
the house café has been a long - standing staple of downtown dekalb . it offers a unique opportunity f . . .
the best part of discovering a new neighborhood is finding those hidden gems locals covet . row house café is just that place .
from reinventions of classic brunch foods , to lake union arts and music . row house blogs keeps it interesting .
t and people that openly support open mic - ers and bands local to the area . but ever since the re - open the straight lack of a water source at the house causes my favor to waver . and
located in one of europe ' s most prestigious luxury shopping malls , the house café i̇stinye park stands out with its unique . . . > >
e . i like the area , love the house café ' s small quaint laid back feel but drinking and hanging around children isn ' t something i could use to .
here ' s where it all started back in 2002 . . . the house café teşvikiye is housed on the ground floor of an old nişantaşı apartment building . . . > >
menu and good coffee , this place might actually generate some revenue . i hate giving my money to starbucks and dunkin , but they have regular hours they keep and a decent menu . i ' ve been driving to shawn ' s for coffee , but it ' s getting a little out of my way . please figure it out , house cafe !
art deco - inflected but wholly modern , pill’s lozenge silhouette and the shadows cast by its domed cage body are highly graphical and full of glamour . pill lamp was originally made for the richly subdued interiors of the house hotel bosphorus and went on to be in the studio’s signature catalogue due to high demand for such decorative lamps that come in different , compact sizes .
turkish airlines is turkey’s national airline , and their cip lounge serves with a daily capacity of 2000 + people as it is also open to business class travellers of other airlines in the star alliance . the briefing for the new cip lounge project to replace the old one was ‘to offer turkish hospitality at its highest in a relaxing and contemporary atmosphere . ’ while the main idea was to create a ‘contemporary turkey experience’ , autoban returned to the concept of ' kervansaray ' – the traditional roadside inns where travellers could rest and recover from the day ' s journey . the designers also revisited the curvy domes of istanbul’s mosques , most of them being the century - old works of famous ottoman architect sinan the great , and the unique architecture of the grand bazaar . borrowing the traditional arcade system for a contemporary purpose , autoban designed a series of bubble - like portals , which create a substructure within the airport hall . this substructure helps bring the gigantic environment of the airport down to a more human scale and lend warmth to the space . in some areas of the lounge , round openings in the architectural substructure reveal the larger proportions of the terminal . the 5 . 2 metre - high spherical pods divide the space into sections , while maintaining open views of the rest of the lounge and providing a sense of continuation . each one of the pods serve to a specific purpose such as the library , restaurant , tea garden , piano area , screening room , meeting room , kids’ playground or the rest rooms , and starting from the entrance , they are organized in order of the priorities of the passengers’ needs . the interconnected portals allow transitions in between them , and while moving through the spaces , the passengers are encouraged to discover each module with curiosity .
heydar aliyev international airport is the a + award jury winner in the typology categories | transportation : airports category .
occupying an early 20th century building in the heart of karaköy , the burgeoning epicenter for the city’s contemporary art and social scene , gaspar is a two - storey gastro - bar and lounge rolled into one . proposed by autoban , the redesign of the property , originally erected to function as a letterpress - printing house , saw a creative and engaging transformation while restoring the building’s original grandeur . while the exterior is brought to its former glory by fully revealing the original stone façade and reinstalling arched window frames made of iron , the interior design concept of gaspar is based on ' cabinet of curiosities ' - an idea flourished in renaissance europe during the 16th century . the term describes a collection of types of objects whose categorical boundaries are yet to be defined . as a method of organization , the collected objects are arranged by ' knolling ' , basically the process of arranging objects in parallel or at 90 - degree angles on surfaces . at gaspar , overlapping plywood panels , produced in different shades and sizes , and positioned at various levels in a mathematical order , create a second shell in the form of a wooden cube that is placed inside the building . covering the interior vertically and horizontally , the plywood surfaces create a sense of randomness as well as depth , a perception amplified by the high ceilings .
the new terminal at azerbaijan’s heydar aliyev international airport in the country’s capital of baku features interior architecture and experiential design by autoban . bearing all the hallmarks of the multidisciplinary studio’s experimental , genre - defying approach , the contemporary interiors overturn airport conventions of cavernous space and impersonal experience . taking inspiration from azerbaijani hospitality , autoban’s red dot award - winning design spans the entirety of the terminal’s passenger spaces , and includes striking custom - made wooden cocoons that create a sense of welcome and discovery , and opportunities to either meet or retreat . at the terminal , autoban’s bespoke furnishings and lighting schemes upend airport typologies , opting for tactile natural materials such as wood , stone and textiles , gently and warmly lit . the cocoons – which vary in size and house an array of cafes , kiosks and other amenities – exist at the convergence of architecture and art , creating an inviting , intriguing landscape within the huge transportation hub that challenges expectations of the airport environment . the studio has also conceived , designed and furnished four lounges exclusively for business class use , extending the best of their hospitality expertise to these premium passengers .
efe aydar is one of the guest speakers at this year ' s the sleep event taking place on 24th & 25th november at the business design centre in london , uk .
there was a great album playing over the speaker system so i asked the guy working the counter what it was . a few minutes later he walked to my table and handed me a slip of paper with the band ' s name
bearing the slogan ‘comfortable as a hotel , warm as a home’ , republika is a new concept in student accommodation with three branches located in different parts of istanbul . designed by autoban , the residencies lever up the standards of student housing with thoughtfully planned habitable units that provide utmost comfort within compact spaces , as well as the carefully organised relationship of private and public areas . in the first two branches in ortaköy and büyükçekmece , the converted properties boast around 230 rooms and 650 beds each , whereas the purpose - built ( also by autoban ) florya branch accommodates 83 rooms with 188 beds . since economy and efficiency are the prime goals , all three projects address the challenge of creating pleasurable living environments with cost - effective and durable materials , and coming up with perfect architectural solutions that make the most of daylight , height and space . in creating the design concept for republika , autoban followed the principles of modernist architecture , designing a repetitive module of simple geometric forms that inscribe across the architecture . the series of modules are made to fit in the existing architectural shell of the first two branches , while the individual module forms the basis of the architecture and their repetitive assembly makes up the entire building in the more recent florya branch .
started as a small car rental company , central wanted to celebrate the success it has achieved over the years with a new office design that would also help motivate the employees for even greater success . located in a high - rise building , the new design offered by autoban lends a contrastingly relaxing atmosphere to the interiors that is achieved by the relaxing level of light and sound as well as the lavish use of natural materials , resulting in a combined positive effect on the employees .
developed by çarmıklı - saruhan coorporation , savoy ulus is a residential complex that consists of various types of apartments all designed to satisfy different types of living . with its modern architectural style as well as exquisite services and facilities , the project breathes new life to the upscale ulus area , a hilltop district of istanbul that is home to many apartment complexes built back in the 80s and 90s . at the centre of the residential complex is the savoy ulus clubhouse – a joint - use sports and entertainment complex , featuring a lounge area , café , multimedia room , swimming pool , spa rooms , fitness and cardio areas , with interiors designed by autoban . the elevation of the site was the main determining factor of the architecture of the building and its unique geometry , which has eventually become part of the landscape . here , autoban has created an interior shell that is totally in tune with the architecture . in fact , the building’s unique geometry has guided all the forms and materials used all throughout . the result is a myriad of textures and radial patterns that mimic the geometry of the building .
kemer golf and country club is a country retreat situated 25 km from istanbul in the heart of the belgrade forest . the country club was originally founded in 1995 to provide its members with a getaway from the hustle and bustle of istanbul . while the main attraction for the club has always been the golf course , there are also facilities for horse riding , tennis and other sports as well as a spa and fitness centre . autoban has seamlessly integrated the new hotel into the existing club facilities by transforming the site of the former clubhouse into the 35 - room luxury boutique hotel . the hotel is situated in a beautiful natural setting , while being in close proximity to istanbul . autoban’s design concept conveys a sense of secluded relaxation while also keeping guests connected to their urban lifestyle . with the kemer golf resort hotel , the oversized rooms each boast interiors more akin to a home than a hotel in terms of comfort and functionality . the interiors fuse natural materials and rich textures with exceptional craftsmanship . as with all of the studio’s interior projects , the hotel room design is based around a layered interior shell . this time overlapping surfaces covered with custom - designed wallpaper , marble and wood , form a richly layered surface that give the space a domestic feel .
london - based restaurateur alan yau’s new soho restaurant , babaji applies a contemporary global perspective to traditional turkish recipes to create an exciting new dining experience . as with yau’s approach to the menu , autoban’s design concept for the eatery is inspired by traditional turkish design , and the materials that have been used within the restaurant showcase turkey’s artisan culture and almost forgotten craft techniques . housed within a late 19th century historic brick building , the exterior of babaji is kept simple , blending in with the building façade as well as its lively soho surroundings . a dominant feature of babaji’s interior is vivid blue ceramic tiles designed and manufactured by autoban to cover the entire interior space . the handmade tiles reflect both turkish style and the dynamism of london’s soho neighbourhood through their application onto the walls . traditional turkish iznik tiles are also incorporated into the tiled surface , and iznik patterns are used on soft furnishings . autoban designed much of the furniture exclusively for babaji , with some additional signature pieces from the studio’s existing furniture collection . although the furniture has a sense of simplicity there is also a richness and attention to detail in each piece , such as the inlaid brass detailing in the wood banquette seating and tabletops . brass inlays are found in traditional turkish culture , and autoban has applied a contemporary dotted design to the babaji pieces . these inlaid brass patterns have been placed on the back of the banquettes , making this striking design feature visible from the outside of the restaurant .
this is one of the best little spots that i have ever went to see live music in and the staff was friendly and fun .
autoban’s first yacht design aquarius is a 45m full wooden laminated epoxy tri - deck displacement superyacht that is destined to spend almost half of the year on the sea . therefore , offering a home warmth and comfort that could have been hardly imagined stood as a guiding drive during the design process . autoban mastered well the delicate balance in the blend of functions and materials in a space where strict boundries go hand in hand with constantly changing external factors . this conscious tailored the transparent and semi - transparent interrelations between the space , daylight and landscape . the yacht that is spread over 3 full internal decks plus an open - air sundeck , is considered as a one whole furniture and from the outer into the inner layers the narrative is conveyed shell by shell . the gradual change while erasing the distinct passage between in and out , added a certain depth in the interior design . the main bedroom is encased by an outer shell of light and dark wood with beige hues to invigorate a wrapping sense by its curvaceous form and it delivers a contemporary interpretation of the classic style . sliding horizontal slatted timber doors give access to starkly contrasted ultramodern bathroom . the same slatted panels cover the windows creating a closed area allowing filtered daylight and views to permeate into the interior . the main salon and the passages benefit from large windows from where flood a natural light that is further carried by bright white - lacquered ceiling . rounded corners and organic forms are defined by polished teak and brushed oak among other wooden material . along a braided wallpaper together they enhance the warm and cozy feeling . wet areas advocate autoban’s fascination by uncommon materials , and common materials used in uncommon ways . the bathrooms are highlighted by a monochrome or dual streaked bookmatched marble that are selected for their unique vein structure and cover the space again as a shell from the ground throughout the walls .
50 projects by designers and artists . the book features autoban ' s rope rug inside as well as on the cover ! see more at urltoken
a concept by the renowned restaurateur alan yau , duck + rice is a pub with a chinese kitchen that sits on two levels in london’s soho . using a multi - layered approach , autoban has created a contemporary design that pays homage to the densely decorated victorian pubs beloved by londoners while also incorporating carefully composed and reinterpreted asian influences . from the glass façade of the exterior to the metal screens dividing diners into cozy booths inside the space , autoban incorporated abstracted geometric patterns throughout the space . a mix of opaque and transparent glass divided by aluminum strips creates a modern stained glass effect , which results in a play between inside and outside and lends a richly layered , dynamic surface to the exterior . inside the restaurant , oversized white tiles with striking blue floral motifs cover the walls and are repeated in sections of the ceiling . specially - designed and produced by autoban for the duck + rice , the tiles reference china’s renowned pottery traditions and pay tribute to the iconic blue and white porcelain glaze first used during the tang dynasty . the technique of mixing cobalt oxide with water to create this vibrant blue hue is the same technique also used to create traditional turkish i̇znik tiles , which are further highlighted and backlit by custom aged brass wall lights with a half chrome bulb . the ground floor is the pub where four glowing copper beer tanks greet visitors at the entrance , referencing the space’s former use as a traditional british pub and show the restaurant’s emphasis on quality lagers , ales and ciders sourced from traditional brewers . the long , marble bar and a mix of high top tables and low seating with a fireplace and booths are warmed by freestanding wood burning stoves .
skytrax has announced the world ' s top 100 airlines in 2015 , voted for by airline customers around the in a global passenger survey . thy cip lounge designed by autoban is the world ' s best business class lounge !
turkey’s contribution to the biennale featuring projects from over thirty countries , presents ‘the wish machine’ , a project designed by autoban . taking direct inspiration from the ‘wish - tree’ a cultural tradition deeply rooted in the ancient anatolian faith ; this interactive machine works by sending the papers on which visitors will write their wishes into an unknown destination , through a pneumatic system . autoban has worked in an interdisciplinary and collective setting with different expertise for the installation that is custom designed for the biennale space : a century - long , well - known system with a surprising new form and function . — organised by the istanbul foundation for culture and arts ( i̇ksv )
located inside the recently developed bomonti historic brewery , kilimanjaro is a casual restaurant - bar that is an integral part of bomontiada – the new art , culture and entertainment base of istanbul . designed by autoban , the venue boasts a contemporary social environment inside a historic , industrial building , with careful attention given to its scale and original texture . while staying true to the factory typology of the space , autoban has also paid homage to the building’s former use by choosing materials that are relevant to the times while it was still an active production plant – a time when artisan tradition played a collective part within industrial production . such choice of materials and artisan detailing were also helpful in softening the severity of the industrial atmosphere . inside kilimanjaro , the two main functions – dining area and bar – are arranged as close as possible , almost touching one another at some points , to encourage social interaction and result in an intimate , cozy setting . with its structural form and massive volume , the curvaceous bar placed at the centre , almost in the manner of an art installation , is the focal point of kilimanjaro , where dining room seating is organized around it . exhibiting its load - bearing functions and structural skeleton , the metalwork travelling the entire bar on top allows plenty of room for display , and it is decked out with leafy plants to help break the cold , industrial atmosphere . due to its relationship with the overall spatial experience , the bar is perceived as a space - within - space , also creating zones for both solitude and gathering within its amorphous form .
in creating the cutting - edge design concept for nopa , a grill restaurant - bar in istanbul , autoban have applied their signature aesthetic by maintaining a unity in architecture , interior and product design as well as engaging indoor and outdoor areas . housed on the ground floor of a recently built apartment ( also built by autoban ) , and opening to a back garden , nopa is mainly formed by two separate areas ( indoor and outdoor ) that sit on a long and narrow layout plan . the main concern for the interior has been to stay true to the distinct rectangular shape of the space while enriching it with the use of diverse textural materials in layers . all secondary functions ( such as wine storage and liquor bottle shelves behind the bar counter ) are embedded into walls to maintain a continuous vertical surface level and a certain form of unity . the building’s front façade features an organized geometrical composition applied in varying layers , which is successfully incorporated also to the interior . while the indoor vertical surfaces feature varying materials with different functions - black marble and back - lit niches with plate glass covers – these idle and filled up surfaces come together to form a certain richness and break the monotony . designed to be an extension of the interior , the outdoor area follows the same design approach with layers of greenery that both bring diversity to the space and highlight the perception of being outdoors . it is a surrounding vertical garden , with a wall waterfall on one side providing a peaceful background sound for diners , and comes out as one of the most significant design element of the project .
originally used as workforce housing for shipbuilding , the cottages have been restored to their original rustic glory and stand as one the last remaining relics of seattle’s early maritime history .
b . s . with . of course the main dish of music is par exelance .
on it so i wouldn ' t forget . i think that ' s the greatest customer service i ' ve ever had . ( the white tea is really great , too )
doğan media group is a turkish media conglomerate that owns and controls three major newspapers as well as kanal d and cnn türk tv networks . located in a suburban district on the european side of istanbul and designed by the well - known turkish architecture practice tabanlıoğlu architects , doğan tv centre is where the two tv networks operate . the building is given a makeover by autoban who redesigned the main entrance and lobbies . upon entering the building , visitors are greeted by a solid expression of autoban’s trademark design approach - natural materials with diverse textures used in layers .
catch up our cutting edge project ‘the wish machine’ . proudly represents turkey in international design field !
, wraps , hummus , black bean burgers , salads , pastries . i had the mushroom soup -
, it ' s a nice change of pace from usual venues - there are tons of options that are tasty as folk . the few bands i ' ve seen here over the years have sounded great
l ' ist i̇stinye suites is a housing project located in one of the most valuable residential districts of istanbul ' s european side , istinye , with unique views of the bosphorus . consisting of 150 suites in 14 blocks , the residential development also features sports and relaxation facilities , including two outdoor and one heated indoor pools as well as a fully - equipped fitness and spa centre . the correct correlation of location , terrain and landscape , the use of water as a unifying natural element , and a natural material palette make up the unique characteristics of the development , which autoban took as a reference point and developed a sound design perspective with aspects that convert living spaces into areas of comfort , joy and taste .
specially designed for autoban’s texturally engaging gaspar restaurant project , this chair’s backrest resembles a handful of madeleine . one of the studio’s archetypical furnishings , based on the material’s curvilinearity , the chair boasts a handful of repeated upholstered elements that are complimented with a simple welded metal profile , which takes their geometry as its guide .
had a nice sunday lunch watching my grandson play in the sycamore high school jazz band . great music � with the whole family . good food and service . they needed a few more chairs for this event but it
a cup of organic coffee or a mimosa ? it just gets better from there . whether you’re going for light and healthy or a hearty breakfast to power you through the day , we have something that’ll hit the spot .
nt i went from not having to pay a fee to use my card , to paying a fee to use my card - which means less tip or no tip for the baristas . the coffee quality changes with each ownership .
launched at maison et objet paris in 2015 , union collection is a series of furniture that includes a sofa and a bed , with side tables , consoles and a lighting fixture coming soon . while created by autoban’s previous furniture collections have been inspired by the studio’s commercial projects , including restaurant and hotel interiors , union is firmly rooted in the domestic environment with an emphasis on form and creating the utmost comfort . the collection is created using tactile , natural materials , making use of traditional craft techniques alongside modern technology . the striking and unconventional pieces feature curved angles and subtle design details throughout .
to make a group enquiry contact us by filling out the form below . alternatively , call us on 0207 927 0840 .
you can dance how you want to here . . . no judgment . as it should be . the salsa is hot .
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we ' re simultaneously excited and proud to be representing turkey ' s design vision at the inaugural london design biennale in collaboration with iksv .
a modern café serving neighbourly hospitality , independent and cherished by the creative community it lives in . plus , one hell of a bar .
welcome to kilimanjaro - autoban ' s latest f & b ; project for pozitif live . kilimanjaro is now open to the public at bomontiada !
even though they don ' t serve it ! they nicknamed it the genesis . it feels better than ever to be here ! so happy it reope
its a concern many people are having . it seems good for business to offer customers free cups of water . and it has caused commotion in the population
used to do stand - up here on mondays when i attended niu . simply put , the only place for local music and other artists , good food , great atmosphere
nity or idea of thc but it seems this place has stood back up on its own legs and will continue to be the community center and place of comfort for dekalb .
autoban put their work of first 10 years in a book published by gestalten . the 320 - page book presents a rich selection of autoban’s projects that are documented in striking photographs and plans…
hours . i miss when it was open at 5 : 30 am so patrons , like us teachers , could get coffee before work . i miss the breakfast menu and lunch menu . th
mad props to the new owners for doing a great job so far . glad to see big shows back in dekalb , and i hope to see lots of local music continue as well .
but also meal size salads that change with the seasons , brunch options ( for you late risers ) and our much - loved versions of your favorite comfort foods . is it warm out ? ask for a garden seat .
originally designed for nopa restaurant , nopa series combines comfort with a modern approach . nopa chair has a bold presence with its characteristic form and upholstery . the leather upholstered seat is nested in a tubular metal frame creating a refined contrast .
when you’re ready to get serious about dinner , make your way to the dining room and reflect . small plates to share ? a fat , juicy pork chop ? fish straight from our local waters ? whatever you choose , make sure you leave a little room for dessert .
join us every monday night for our legendary open mic . all acts are welcome , bands , poets , rappers , dancers , musicians , comedians , anything you can imagine . sign up at 7 : 30 pm with the show starting at 8 : 00pm . we go as long as we have acts .
autoban created an exhibition design for paşabahçe - turkey’s leading glass manufacturer - for . . .
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designed by autoban , kemer golf resort hotel ' s interiors merge home comfort with hotel room functionality .
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, music shows thursdays through sunday , and other special events ( like drag shows , kid and family events , etc . )
. if you ' re an niu student you need to be here every week .
it ' s a broth based soup not cream , with tons of flavor , and not salty .
chocolate , espresso , banana , milk / soya with mozart chocolate liqueur + £2 . 5
poached egg , dry - aged beef patty , special hollandaise , tomato , muffin with crispy bacon + £1 . 5
beef patty , smoked cheddar , gherkins , chips with bacon + £1 . 50
poached egg , dry - aged beef patty , tomato , special hollandaise , muffin / with bacon + £1 . 5
beef patty , smoked cheddar , mayo , gherkins , chips with bacon + £1 . 50
we have a rotating selection of beers on tap , or you can have a glass of wine or refreshing caipirinha . we’ve got you covered , and every choice is a good one .
our garden patio and private dining room are perfect for engagement parties , rehearsals , ceremonies & receptions .
our neighborhood bistro and bar occupies 3 historic arts and craft cottages built in 1904 and boasts authentic seattle ambiance .
our menu changes regularly using local fresh ingredients , and features daily specials drawn from classic peasant recipes with a modern sophisticated twist .