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Dog About Town: Hopping events for Easter weekend
05:33 PM CDT on Friday, April 10, 2009
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.
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.
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
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.
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