Dining Out with Dogs in Metro Phoenix is just a “Fluff” story about taking my dogs out to eat. It all sort of started when my dog Louie came down with aggressive cancer and was only given a 3-6 month prognosis. Louie was also elderly so he couldn’t a lot but he did enjoy going out to eat so I took him out to eat as often as I could. Instead of the 3-6 month prognosis he made it another 17 months. Today I take my current dogs out to eat and they enjoy it.
There are several things to know before you dine out with dogs. Many restaurants in Metro Phoenix have dog patios but not all patios are dog friendly. Some patios are certified Dog Friendly. Most patios are not. Either way it’s always BEST to call a restaurant before showing up with your dog because you never know if the patio is booked for a party as they often are. It also BEST to dine with dogs at OFF TIMES. The restaurant needs your business more at off times. It’s also BEST to avoid other people and other dogs. It’s BEST to avoid as many people as possible because some people don’t share your love of dogs and some people are allergic to dogs and you can be asked to leave. It’s also best to avoid other dogs because dogs like to bark at each other and if the dogs start barking you might be asked to leave. For the reasons mentioned and more DINE AT OFF TIMES and try to avoid as other many people and dogs as possible.
There are some rules for Dining Out With Dogs. Dogs are to be by your side at all times. Dogs are NOT to sit on restaurant furniture or to eat or drink from restaurant plates or bowls. You also need to know that most food and drink that you consume can be harmful or TOXIC to your furry friend. You must consult your veterinarian on a food friendly list and a foods to avoid list. Usually a lean sauce free piece of meat is safe. DOGS are NOT as heat tolerant as you. Over 90 degrees F is too hot to dine out with dogs. All dogs just like people have a different tolerance to heat. Not all but most younger healthy dogs might be able to tolerate up to 90 degrees F BUT ONLY IN SHADE. When in doubt it’s best to leave your dog at home.
We are ready to dine out with dogs now!
I said enough and I’m turning The Forking Truth over to my dogs.
“Pita Kitchen is a fast casual Mediterranean Greek Restaurant in Arrowhead in Glendale.”
“Our male human companion got the two meat plate of gyro and beef meat.”
“Our female human companion got the Greek Salad with a Chicken Kabab.” “I really love that chicken.” “It’s delicious meaty and always moist!” “We wait a long time for it because they cook it real slow and low to order.” “It takes like 25 minutes to get it.” “Our male human companion always says that he’s getting the chicken kabab next time but never does.”
“We Forking love Pita Kitchen especially the Chicken Kabab!”
www.PitaKitchen.net
“Banh Mi Bistro Vietnamese Eatery is a PHO FREE Vietnamese Restaurant that specializes in serving the Banh Mi sandwich.” “They serve about a dozen different varieties of the Banh Mi.” “They also serve many different appetizers, salads, noodle bowls, rice plates, curry and MORE!”
“Today our male folk got the yummy oh so tender and delicious grilled pork rice plate.”
“Our female companion got the chicken and egg roll noodle bowl.” “GOSH that chicken smells good!”
“Move it runt!” “I gotta get chicken first!”
“We FORKING Love Banh Mi Bistro Vietnamese Eatery! “It’s one of our favorites!”
www.BanhMiBistroAZ.com
“Doda’s pizza is a little family owned pizza shop in North Glendale.” ” They got brand new patio furniture with umbrellas so we are checking it out.”
“YUM!” “I smell a cheesesteak and a pepper pizza.”
“I’m Forking Starving.”
“I need some cheesesteak and pizza now!”
“We enjoyed ourselves at Doda’s Pizza!”
www.DodasPizza.com
“Culver’s is a national group of fast food restaurants that is well known for their signature never frozen beef butter burgers, hand battered Icelandic Cod and daily made fresh frozen custard.”
“My folks came here because they were hoping to get the limited walleye pike special that normally runs threw lent to Easter.”
“They are Forking out of walleye so we got hand battered cod and butter burgers and one was for us!”
“Ummmmm butter burgers!’
“The hand battered cod isn’t bad but it’s not as great as the walleye.” “The cod is less meaty and seems to soak up the oil a little more…but is not bad.”
“Can’t wait for my next bite.”
“Maybe someone will drop something?”
“We enjoyed our butter burger and the hand battered cod at Culver’s.”
www.Culvers.com
“That was Dining Out With DOGS in Metro Phoenix for April 2019.” “We hope the weather holds out for us because we like going out to eat!”
“We hope to see you next month!”
