• |
  • Member Center
  • |
  • Make This Your Home Page
  • |
  • Subscribe to the Newspaper
Weather: Mostly Cloudy, 57° F




Comments  | Recommended

Dog About Town: Hopping events for Easter weekend

05:33 PM CDT on Friday, April 10, 2009

FILE
FILE
B.K.

You’re bound to see some bunnies (dogs dressed as, that is) at this year’s Easter in the Park Pooch Parade and Costume Contest. There will also be a Parade of Adoptable Dogs and a Dallas Symphony Orchestra concert of light classics. Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (registration at 11, parade at 1, concert at 3) at Lee Park, 3400 Turtle Creek Blvd. at Lemmon Avenue. Free admission; contest entries are $10 per category. 972-380-7390. www.turtlecreekassociation.org. Note: Because rain is forecast, the parade has been canceled but Unleashed Indoor Dog Parks, 5151 Samuell Blvd. (on Interstate 30, between Ferguson and Jim Miller roads), has offered to host the event. The concert will be at the Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St.

Also this weekend: Grand Prairie's Concerts in the Park series continues with country/Tejano/rock act the Tejas Brothers at 7 p.m. Friday in Turner Park, Belt Line Road at Park Square North (south of Interstate 30 at Belt Line Road). Free. 972-642-2787. www.artsgp.com. ... The Pooch & Pals Promenade is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Fort Woof in Gateway Park, 751 Beach St., Fort Worth. ... Get your picture taken with the Easter Bunny from 12 to 3 p.m. Saturday at Unleashed Indoor Dog Parks (if it's your first visit, be sure to bring proof of vaccinations), 5151 Samuell Blvd. $10. 214-388-0701. www.unleasheddogparks.com.

Send tips for B.K. on dog-friendly events and places to twoldt@dallasnews.com. Read more by searching for "Dog About Town" at dallasnews.com.

Dog-friendly restaurants and bars

AllGood Cafe: 2934 Main St., Dallas, 214-742-5362

Beckley Brewhouse: 1111 N. Beckley Ave., Dallas, 214-943-8977ý

Big Shucks: 6232 E. Mockingbird Lane, Dallas, 214-887-6353ý

Bread Winners Cafe and Bakery: 3301 McKinney Ave., Dallas, 214-754-4940

Bread Winners Cafe and Bakery: 5560 W. Lovers Lane, Dallas, 214-351-3339

Bronx: 3835 Cedar Springs Road, Dallas, 214-521-5821

Bugatti Ristorante: 3802 W. Northwest Highway, Dallas, 214-350-2470

Buli Cafe: 3908 Cedar Springs Road, Dallas, 214-528-5410

Buzzbrews: 4334 Lemmon Ave., Dallas, 214-521-4334

Cadillac Bar: 1800 N. Market St., Dallas, 214-999-0662

Café Brazil: 3847 Cedar Springs Road, Dallas, 214-461-8762

Café Brazil: 2815 Elm St., Dallas, 214-747-2730

Cafe Italia: 4615 W. Lovers Lane, Dallas, 214-357-4200

Cafe Madrid: 4501 Travis St., Dallas, 214-528-1731

Café Pacific: 24 Highland Park Village, Dallas, 214-526-1170

Cafe Ravenna: 1301 Main St., Dallas, 214-744-9333

Campisi's: 1520 Elm St., Dallas, 214-752-0141

Capitol Pub: 2401 N. Henderson Ave., Dallas 214-887-9330

Chipotle Mexican Grill: 8301 Westchester Drive, Dallas, 214-691-7755

Chipotle Mexican Grill: 2705 McKinney Ave., Dallas, 214-871-3100

Chip's Old Fashioned Hamburgers: 4530 Lovers Lane, Dallas, 214-691-2447

City Tavern: 1402 Main St., Dallas, 214-745-1402

Coffee N Cream: 190 E. Stacy Road, Allen, 972-678-2626

Corner Bakery: 5225 Belt Line Road, Dallas, 469-547-0019

Crêperie du Château: 2515 McKinney Ave., Dallas, 214-292-4664

Dali Wine Bar and Cellar: 1722 Routh St., Dallas, 469-385-9360

Deep Sushi: 2624 Elm St., Dallas, 214-651-1177

Dick's Last Resort: 2211 N. Lamar St., Dallas, 214-747-0001

Dragonfly: 2332 Leonard St., Dallas, 214-550-9500

Dream Cafe: 2800 Routh St., Dallas, 214-954-0486

Dubliner: 2818 Greenville Ave., Dallas, 214-818-0911

Elbow Room: 3010 Gaston Ave., Dallas, 214-828-9488

Eno's Pizza Tavern: 407 N. Bishop St., Dallas, 214-943-9200

Fadi's, 14902 Preston Road, Dallas, 972-934-8500

Fireside Pies: 2820 N. Henderson Ave., Dallas, 214-370-3916

Fish on Fire: 6006 Belt Line Road, Dallas, 972-991-3474

Flying Fish: 5100 Belt Line Road, Dallas, 972-851-3474

Fuddruckers: 5500 Greenville Ave., Dallas, 214-360-9390

Gachet Coffee Lounge: 2336 Victory Park Lane, Dallas, 214-953-1234

Garden Cafe: 5310 Junius St., Dallas, 214-887-8330

Ginger Man: 2718 Boll St., Dallas, 214-754-8771

Greenville Bar and Grill: 2821 Greenville Ave., Dallas, 469-334-0001

Hunky's: 4000 Cedar Springs Road, Dallas, 214-522-1212

Iron Cactus: 1520 Main St., Dallas, 214-749-4766

It's a Grind Coffee House: 2901 Indiana Blvd., Dallas, 214-954-7109

Jakes: 5505 Belt Line Road, Dallas, 972-503-5253

Jason's Deli: 5400 E. Mockingbird Lane, Dallas, 214-821-7021

J&J Oyster Bar: 612 University Drive, Fort Worth, 817-335-2756

July Alley: 2809 Elm St., Dallas, 214-747-2809

La Calle Doce: 415 W. 12th St., Dallas, 214-941-4304

La Cubanita: 4444 McKinney Ave., Dallas, 214-520-0100

La Marketa Cafe: 2097 Taylor St., Dallas, 214-655-6316

Lee Harvey's: 1807 Gould St., Dallas, 214-428-1555

Londoner: 14930 Midway Road, Addison, 972-458-2444

Mattito's: 3011 Routh St., Dallas, 214-526-8181

Monica's Aca y Alla: 2914Main St., Dallas, 214-748-7140

On the Border: 3130 Knox St., Dallas, 214-528-5900

Palomino: 500 Crescent Court, Dallas, 214-999-1222

Pappasito's Cantina: 10433 Lombardy Lane, Dallas, 214-350-1970

Parigi (reservations required): 3311 Oak Lawn Ave., Dallas, 214-521-0295

Penne Pomodoro: 6815 Snider Plaza, Dallas, 214-373-9911

Porch: 2912 N. Henderson Ave., Dallas, 214-828-2916

Quinn: 202 W. Davis St., Dallas, 214-943-4606

Rafa's Café Mexicano: 5617 W. Lovers Lane, Dallas, 214-357-2080

Rise No. 1: 5360 W. Lovers Lane, Dallas, 214-366-9900

Rockfish Seafood Grill: 5331 E. Mockingbird Lane, Dallas, 214-823-8444

Roma Express: 1601 Main St., Dallas, 214-747-1236

Sammy's Bar-B-Q: 2126 Leonard St., Dallas, 214-880-9064

San Francisco Rose: 3024 Greenville Ave., Dallas, 214-826-2020

Sol Irlandes: 1525 Main St., Dallas, 214-744-9400

Sol's Nieto Mexican Grill: 6434 E. Mockingbird Lane, Dallas, 214-826-5564

St. Pete's Dancing Marlin: 2730 Commerce St., Dallas, 214-698-1511

State & Allen Lounge: 2400 Allen St., Dallas, 214-239-1990

Stoneleigh P: 2926 Maple Ave., Dallas, 214-871-2346

Stratos: 2907 W. Northwest Highway, Dallas, 214-352-3321

Starbucks: some locations

Sushi Axiom: 2323 N. Henderson, Dallas, 214-828-2288

Taverna: 3210 Armstrong Ave., Dallas, 214-520-9933

TCBY Frozen Yogurt: 6402 E. Mockingbird Lane, Dallas, 214-821-5757

Texadelphia: 5500 Greenville Ave., Dallas, 214-265-8044

Texas Land and Cattle Steakhouse, 3130 Lemmon Ave., Dallas, 214-526-4664

TGI Friday's: 1713 N. Market St., Dallas, 214-744-2936

Tillman's Roadhouse: 324 W. Seventh St., Dallas, 214-942-0988

Tipperary Inn: 5815 Live Oak St., Dallas, 214-821-6500

Toulouse Cafè and Bar: This is one of our favorite spots for eating out. The charm flows along with the champagne at their cozy outdoor tables, and four-legged diners are served a bowl of chilled water with a warm smile. There might even be another pooch to sniff at the next table. 3314 Knox St. 214-520-8999. www.toulousecafeandbar.com.

Tuk Tuk Asian Cuisine: 1520 Elm St., Dallas, 214-749-1538

Twisted Root Burger Company: 2615 Commerce St., Dallas, 214-741-7668

Uptown Bar and Grill: 2523 McKinney Ave., Dallas, 214-969-9433

Urban Dog Coffee: 2720 Oak Lawn Ave., Dallas, 214-219-5511

Urban Market Cafe: 1500 Jackson St., Dallas, 214-741-3663

Vickery Park: 2810 N. Henderson Ave., Dallas, 214-827-1432

Who's Who Burgers: 69 Highland Park Village, Dallas, 214-522-1980

Wild About Harry's: 3113 Knox St., Dallas, 214-520-3113

Woodlands: 6073 Forest Lane, Dallas, 972-239-2024

Y.O. Ranch Steakhouse: 702 Ross Ave., Dallas, 214-744-3287

Note: Dog-friendly dining is outdoors and can depend on several factors, including the weather, how busy the restaurant is and who is working. Call ahead if you need to know for sure whether they can accommodate you. Please send additions or changes to twoldt@dallasnews.com.

Dog-friendly stores

Bass Pro Shops: 5001 Bass Pro Drive, Garland, 469-221-2600

Boutique Pet Shop: 9035 Garland Road, Dallas, 214-321-1219

Canine Commissary: all locations

City Pet Supply: 2720 Oak Lawn Ave., Dallas, 214-252-9973

Dee's Doggie Den: 6444 E. Mockingbird Lane, Dallas, 214-823-1441

Froggie's 5&10: 3211 Knox St., Dallas, 214-522-5867

Fry's: 12710 Executive Drive, Dallas, 214-342-5900

Michael's: some locations

Neiman Marcus: 1618 Main St., Dallas, 214-741-6911

Petco: all locations

Petropolitan: 408 S. Harwood St., Dallas, 214-741-4100

PetSmart: all locations

Pet Supplies Plus: all locations

Pooch Patio: 3811 Fairmount St., Dallas, 214-252-1550

Pottery Barn: 3212 Knox St., Dallas, 214-252-9106

Tails of the City: 6819 Snider Plaza, Dallas, 214-750-7602

Three Dog Bakery: 1251 E. Southlake Blvd., Southlake, 817-310-3364

Dog-friendly attractions

McKinney Avenue Trolley: McKinney Avenue, Dallas, 214-855-0006

Dallas Farmers Market: 1010 S. Pearl Expressway, Dallas, 214-939-2808

Dallas Heritage Village: 1515 S. Harwood St., Dallas, 214-421-5141

Party Animals Carriage Rides: West End area, Dallas, 214-441-9996

Pioneer Plaza: Young and Griffin streets, Dallas

Unleashed Indoor Dog Parks: This great new place to mingle includes a 25,000-square-foot indoor play area as well as a store, salon and day care. (The 2.5-acre outdoor play area and cafe are still under construction.) If it's your first visit, be sure to bring proof of vaccinations. 5151 Samuell Blvd., Dallas. 214-388-0701. www.unleasheddogparks.com.

Print Forums

Create A Screen Name

Screen names can only consist of letters and numbers.
Your screen name will appear to everyone.
NOTE: You cannot change, delete,
or edit your screen name once you hit "Save".


Check to see if this screenname existsCancel Screen Name Form

Leave Comment
Conversation guidelines: We welcome your thoughts and information related to this article. When leaving comments please stay on topic and be respectful of others.

You must be logged in to contribute. Log in | Register Now!

You are logged in as screenname | Log Out

You are logged in, but do not have a "screen" name. Create a Screen Name

Showing:




Report item as: (required)
Comment: (optional)
Print Forums

News on Demand RSS
E-Mail newsletters

-->
Advertisement
Most Popular Stories

Spotlight