WOO HOO We are going out to eat!
Dining out with dogs is just a “Fluff” story about taking my dogs out to eat. It sort of started with my dog Louie who was diagnosed with aggressive cancer. I wanted to take him out to eat as often as I could because he enjoyed it. Instead of his three-six month prognosis he made it another 17 months maybe from going out to eat……..Now my current dogs enjoy going out to eat.
It’s important to know that not all patio dining is Dog Friendly. You need to see a dog friendly sign or certification posted.
Or call the restaurant you want to dine at and ask if it’s ok to bring your furry friend. It’s ALWAYS BEST to call the restaurant first. The patio could be booked for a party….you never know!
It’s ALWAYS BEST!!!!! to dine at off times to avoid all conflict you might endure. Other diners might not share your love for dogs and do complain. Some people are allergic. Other people with dogs might start barking and you all will be asked to leave. AVOID other diners and dine at off times.
There are rules for Dining Out With Dogs.
Dogs are not allowed to sit on restaurant furniture.
Dogs must be by your side at all times.
Dogs are not to eat off restaurant plates.
It’s also important to know that MOST FOOD YOU EAT AND DRINK IS NOT SAFE FOR YOUR DOG! Please consult your veterinarian for the safe and non safe list of foods for dogs.
In general a small amount of lean meat without sauce is usually your best bet. You also might want to bring a collapsible water bowl for your friend.
It’s also important to know that your dog is not as heat tolerant as you. 90 degrees and over is too hot for your dog to dine out. My dogs can do (at this time it might change at some point) up to 90 degrees F BUT IN SHADE ****NOT WITH SUN *****FULL SHADE as shade makes a difference.
Cool weather finally hit Phoenix and we made a quick stop to our favorite gourmet fast food place…..Salad and Go. ( a local group of restaurants) Salad and Go doesn’t have a dining room and is drive threw or just walk up to the window. They do offer a dog friendly patio and sometimes hand out dog biscuits the doggy customers. For people they offer breakfast, about ten varieties of natural organic salads, wraps and smoothies.
Today I got the Seasonal Harvest Salad with Chicken.
The Dogs enjoyed some Chicken and some Sweet Potatoes from my salad.
They also enjoyed some Shrimp from my husband’s salad.
“We enjoyed eating at Salad and Go!”
www.SaladandGo.com
“Today we are on our way to Banh Mi Bistro Vietnamese Eatery in North Phoenix”.
BMBVE is a Pho Free Vietnamese Restaurant that specializes in the Banh Mi Sandwiches. They offer close to a dozen different sandwiches so there is one for everyone’s taste. They also offer various noodle bowls, rice plates, desserts and lots of tasty appetizers….several desserts too!
Today I went with the Chef’s Special Chicken Curry.
Today I got it with rice but I have gotten it with the Vietnamese Baguette before.
My husband got the BBQ Pork Banh Mi Today.
We all enjoyed ourselves at Banh Mi Bistro Vietnamese Eatery in Phoenix.
www.BanhMiBistroAZ.com
“We are on our way to Bottega Pizzeria Ristorante in Glendale AZ”
Bottega is an Italian Restaurant in North Glendale AZ. They specialize in Neapolitan Pizzas, hand made pastas and other Italian foods.
Today I went with one of the seasonal specials…The Chicken and Strawberry Salad.
It was a generously sized salad with lots of fresh greens and lots of chicken to share.
“WOO-HOO!” “I’m getting me lots of chicken!”
“Move the FORK over Runt” “Ladies first” “I’m getting the Forking Chicken before YOU!”
My husband got the Pompei Panini. It’s made on house baked bread and is filled with Cotto Ham, Salami Parma, Provola Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato and Onion and comes with a mixed greens salad…..
It’s a really big and also a nice meal for only $11.95 (***price subject to change)
“One Sandwich for YOU and one sandwich for ME!”
We decide to share a dessert (but not with dogs because chocolate is harmful to dogs).
Our server called it a Semifreddo but I don’t it was…because the last time I had a semifreddo at Bottega it looked like this and was more like ice cream mousse……
but whatever it was it was delicious and more like ice cream embedded with Italian cookies and got covered with this rich chocolatey sauce where some of stayed saucy and some of it magically hardened.
Whatever it was the dessert was delicious and everyone enjoyed themselves.
www.BoteggaRistorante.com
“We hope you enjoyed Dining Out with Dogs in Metro Phoenix October 2018.”
“We hope to see you next month!”
The Forking Truth
In Memory of Louie 5-5-2001 – 3-3-2017
