“Whoo HOO!” “We are going out to eat!”
Dining out with dogs is just a “Fluff” story about my adventures eating out with my dogs. It all sort of started when my late dog Louie was diagnosed with aggressive cancer and was given the 3-6 months to live but somehow he made it another 17 months. He couldn’t do a lot back then but he enjoyed going out to eat so I tried to take him out to eat as much as possible. Today my current dogs enjoy going out to eat.
Many restaurants in Metro Phoenix have out door patios but not all patios are dog friendly. It’s always best to call a restaurant and ask them if it’s ok to bring your furry friend. Even if the patio is certified dog friendly it is still best to call because you never know if the patio is booked for a party. It’s also always BEST and RECOMMENDED to dine at off times to avoid as many people and other dogs as possible. Many people don’t share your love for dogs and some people are allergic to dogs. You might be asked to leave. You also might be asked to leave if someone’s dog or your dog starts barking at others. Avoid all potential problems and call first and dine at off times.
You need to be aware that most food and drink that you consume can be harmful or toxic to your dog. You must get a list from your veterinarian of safe and not safe foods for your dog. Usually a best bet is always a small amount of lean plain sauceless meat. You also should bring a water bowl with you for your dog.
There also are dining rules that you need to be aware of. Dogs are not allowed to sit on restaurant furniture. Dogs are not allowed to eat off restaurant plates. Dogs should always be close to you by your side.
It’s also very important to know that dogs can NOT TOLERATE the temperatures that you tolerate. 90 degrees up is TOO HOT TO DINE OUT WITH DOGS. The MAXIMIN for healthy younger dogs might or might NOT BE maybe p to 90 degrees F BUT IN FULL SHADE…..FULL SHADE.
Now that we got all that out of the way we might be ready to Dine Out with Dogs!
Our first Dining Out With Dogs for November 2018 was Cucina Tagliani in Glendale AZ. This is an American/Itailian Restaurant. That serves traditional American/Italian favorites and also offers healthy spins on certain dishes. They offer about a half dozen different vegetables a day. They offer healthier pastas alternatives like whole wheat, or spaghetti squash and zoodles (zucchini cut like spaghetti). Cucina Tagliani offers a nice roomy certified Dog Friendly Patio.
Depending on what server you get they might serve the dogs water.
Today I went with the Strawberry Goat Cheese Salad that includes chicken and my husband went for a Stromboli.
The dogs got plenty of chicken and a few small pieces of the Stromboli.
“We did really well at Cucina Tagliani!”
www.CucinaTagliani.com
“Woo Hoo we are on our way to Banh Mi Bistro Vietnamese Eatery in Phoenix!”
Banh Mi Bistro Vietnamese Eatery is a Pho -Free Vietnamese Restaurant that specializes in the Banh Mi Baguette Sandwich. They offer around a dozen different Banh Mi Sandwiches. They also offer many fresh made appetizers (not from frozen like some places), some salads, noodle bowls, rice plates, the Chef Special Curry, some desserts and MORE! This isn’t an official dog friendly restaurant but they have a secret folding table for out door seating.
Today I went with the Grilled Chicken Banh Mi and my husband went with the BBQ Pork.
“We love the large portions and how fresh and delicious everything always is.”
“We Love Dining at Banh Mi Bistro in North Phoenix!”
www.BanhMiBistroAZ.com
“We are on our way to Bottega Pizzeria Ristorante in Glendale AZ”
Bottega Pizzeria Ristorante is an Italian Restaurant that specializes in Neapolitan Pizzas, House made pastas and more. They offer nice contemporary dining indoors and an outdoor dog friendly patio that features an indoor-outdoor bar.
Today I went with a grilled chicken panini and had the chicken on the side so it was easy to share with the dogs.
It’s made on fresh baked seasoned bread that is shaped like pita bread. Actually is more like two pita breads and is served with mixed greens with balsamic dressing and shaved Italian hard cheese.
“The Chicken and Cheese is Forking Delicious!”
“Everything I tried was Amazing!” “I can’t wait for my next bite!”
www.BottegaRistorante.com
“That was November 2018 Dining Out with Dogs in Metro Phoenix.”
“We hope you enjoyed as we did and also hope to see you next month!”
The Forking Truth
In Memory of Louie 5-5-2001 – 3-3-2017
