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Dog About Town: Halloween parties and other things to do this weekend
03:13 AM CDT on Friday, October 30, 2009
Don't just sit at home waiting for the trick-or-treaters to ring your doorbell – join them. Pooches have a bagful of Halloween parties to choose from this weekend.
•Million Mutt March & Woofstock will have walks, runs, costume contests and more from 3 to 10 p.m. today and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday at Reverchon Park, 3505 Maple Ave. For prices and a schedule, go to millionmuttmarch.com.
•Odyssey Pets' Woof-O-Ween – a costume contest, free photo booth and treats – is from 5 to 7 tonight at 17390 Preston Road. 972-407-1166. www.odysseypets.com.
•Halloween in the West End is from 6 to 10 tonight on Market Street between Elm and Munger. Free. dallaswestend.org.
•The Howl-O-Ween Hustle, from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at Bluebonnet Park in Ennis, includes a fun run, costume contests and door prizes. elliscountyspca.org.
•There'll be a Dog Trot & Treat benefiting the Katy Trail from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at West Village. Trick-or-treating at various shops will be followed by a party featuring a costume contest, live music and tastings. $10 per pet. trotandstreats.kimbia.com/trotsandtreats.
•Bolsa's Halloween Doggie Style – a patio party with a costume contest, groomer and photographer – is from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday at 614 Davis St. 214-367-9367. bolsadallas.com.
•Unleashed Indoor Dog Parks is hosting a festival from 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday with activities for dogs and kids, including a costume contest (at 6 p.m., see the Web site for categories), face and fur painting and more. $7.50 per dog, $3 per dog for festival only. If it's your first visit, bring proof of vaccinations. 5151 Samuell Blvd. 214-388-0701. unleasheddogparks.com.
•Tivoli Wines' Dogtoberfest, including a pooch parade and costume contest, is from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday at 62 Main St., Colleyville. 817-581-9463. tivoliwines.com.
ALSO THIS WEEKEND
•Speaking of Unleashed: They're having breed nights for Bernese mountain dogs, Great Pyrenees, Newfoundlands and Saint Bernards tonight; schnauzers Monday; and border collies and Australian shepherds Tuesday, all from 6 to 9 (mixes welcome too). They're also having a couples night with games, drinks and more from 7 to 9 Thursday.
•Park Cities Animal Hospital and other businesses are hosting a block party from 5 to 7 p.m. today in the 4300-4500 blocks of Lovers Lane. parkcitiesanimalhospital.com.
•This weekend's lineup at Lee Harvey's, 1807 Gould St., includes the King Bucks tonight and the Nightmare on Gould Street party Saturday with the Backsliders, the Chameleon Chamber Group, RTB2 and more. Free. leeharveys.com.
•La Buena Vida Vineyards, 416 E. College St., Grapevine, has live music from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturdays and 5 to 8 p.m. Thursdays. Hear Sam E.'s Spanish guitar on Saturday. labuenavida.com.
•Jack's Backyard, 2303 Pittman St., is throwing a one-year anniversary party at 8 p.m. Saturday. jacksbackyarddallas.com.
PLANNING AHEAD
•Tickets are on sale for Canines, Cats & Cabernet (two-legged only), which will be Nov. 8 at the Marriott at Legacy Town Center in Plano. $65 and up. operationkindness.org.
•Tickets are also on sale for Paws in the City's '80s-themed holiday party, which will be Nov. 19 at the House of Blues. hairballsandhairbands.com.
EARS UP
•Normal as Blueberry Pie –Nellie McKay's CD paying tribute to one of our favorite singers and animal lovers, Doris Day – went on sale this week. Check it out at nelliemckay.com. For more on why we love Ms. Day, go to ddaf.org.
•Spotted at Unleashed recently (unfortunately not by us): Morgan Fairchild, who was in town visiting her sister.
Send tips for B.K. on dog-friendly events and places to twoldt@dallasnews.com. Find more next Friday in Briefing and at dallasnews.com. To subscribe, call 214-977-8333 or go to dallasnews.com/briefing.
Dog-friendly restaurants and bars
AllGood Cafe: 2934 Main St., Dallas, 214-742-5362
Barbara's Pavillion: This is the friendliest bar we've ever been to. If you go, tell them B.K. sent you. 325 Centre St., Dallas, 214-941-2145
BarBelmont: 901 Fort Worth Ave., Dallas, 866-870-8010
Barcadia: 1917 N. Henderson Ave., Dallas, 214-821-7300
Beckley Brewhouse: 1111 N. Beckley Ave., Dallas, 214-943-8977
Big Shucks: 6232 E. Mockingbird Lane, Dallas, 214-887-6353
BlackFinn American Saloon: 4440 Belt Line Road, Addison, 469-374-7667
Bolsa: 614 Davis St., Dallas, 214-367-9367
Bread Winners Cafe and Bakery*: 3301 McKinney Ave., Dallas, 214-754-4940; and 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
Café Brazil: 3847 Cedar Springs Road, Dallas, 214-461-8762; and 2815 Elm St., Dallas, 214-747-2730
Cafe Gecko: 5290 Belt Line Road, Addison, 972-458-9884
Cafe Italia: 4615 W. Lovers Lane, Dallas, 214-357-4200
Café Lago*: 9219 Garland Road, Dallas, 214-320-0726
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
Caves Lounge: 900 W. Division St., Arlington, 817-460-5510
Celebration: 4503 W. Lovers Lane, Dallas, 214-351-5681
Chili's: 3230 Knox St., Dallas, 214-520-1555
Chipotle Mexican Grill: some locations, including 2705 McKinney Ave., Dallas, 214-871-3100; 208 N. Market St., Dallas, 214-939-5272; 8301 Westchester Drive, Dallas, 214-691-7755
Cibus (must be carried through mall): 8687 N. Central Expressway (NorthPark Center), Dallas, 214-692-0001
City Tavern: 1402 Main St., Dallas, 214-745-1402
Clay Pit: 4460 Belt Line Road, Addison, 972-233-0111
Coffee N Cream: 190 E. Stacy Road, Allen, 972-678-2626
Corner Bakery: 5225 Belt Line Road, Dallas, 469-547-0019
Cosmic Cafe: 2912 Oak Lawn Ave., Dallas, 214-521-6157
Crêperie du Château: 2515 McKinney Ave., Dallas, 214-292-4664
Dali Wine Bar and Cellar: Stop by for their summer special on Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label (my companion's favorite), $15 per glass. Or get a 20 percent discount on select bottles of wine. They also have half-price Monday nights, Tuesday tastings and Sunday's Best dinners. 1722 Routh St. (One Arts Plaza), 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
Double Wide: 3510 Commerce St., Dallas, 214-887-6510
Dragonfly: 2332 Leonard St., Dallas, 214-550-9500
Dream Cafe: 2800 Routh St., Dallas, 214-954-0486; and 5100 Belt Line Road, Dallas, 972-503-7326
Dubliner: 2818 Greenville Ave., Dallas, 214-818-0911
Eden: 4416 W. Lovers Lane, Dallas, 972-267-3336
El Mercado: 920 S. Pearl St. (Dallas Farmers Market), Dallas, 214-504-1150
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
Fedora: 1722 Routh St. (One Arts Plaza), Dallas, 214-999-0009
Fireside Pies: 2820 N. Henderson Ave., Dallas, 214-370-3916
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
Gator's: 1714 N. Market St., Dallas, 214-748-0243
Ginger Man: 2718 Boll St., Dallas, 214-754-8771
Gloria's: 3715 Greenville Ave.*, Dallas, 214-874-0088; and 4140 Lemmon Ave., Dallas, 214-521-7576
Greenville Bar and Grill: 2821 Greenville Ave., Dallas, 469-334-0001
Hook Line & Sinker: 3103 Lemmon Ave., Dallas, 214-965-0707
Hunky's: 4000 Cedar Springs Road, Dallas, 214-522-1212
I Fratelli*: 2815 Allen St., Dallas, 214-720-0070
Iron Cactus: 1520 Main St., Dallas, 214-749-4766
It's a Grind Coffee House: 2901 Indiana Blvd., Dallas, 214-954-7109
Jack's Backyard: 2303 Pittman St., Dallas, 214-741-3131
Jakes: 5505 Belt Line Road, Dallas, 972-503-5253
Jason's Deli: 5400 E. Mockingbird Lane, Dallas, 214-821-7021
Jerseyville Classic Sports Restaurant: 6121 W. Park Blvd, Plano (Shops at Willow Bend), 972-202-4599
Jorge's: 1722 Routh St. (One Arts Plaza), Dallas, 214-720-2211
La Calle Doce: The food is always primo, the porch always pretty at this local favorite. 415 W. 12th St., Dallas, 214-941-4304
La Cubanita: 4444 McKinney Ave., Dallas, 214-520-0100
La Marketa Cafe: 2097 Taylor St. (Dallas Farmers Market), Dallas, 214-655-6316
Lazare: 3699 McKinney Ave. (West Village), Dallas, 214-443-6043
Lee Harvey's: This is one of our favorite places to hang out, whether listening to live music or sitting around one of the fire pits. On Sundays they even close the gate to allow off-leash mingling. 1807 Gould St., Dallas, 214-428-1555
Londoner: 2909 Thomas Ave., Dallas, 214-979-2333; and 14930 Midway Road, Addison, 972-458-2444
Love Shack: 110 E. Exchange Ave., Fort Worth, 817-740-8812
Love Shack So7: This just-opened offshoot is as dog-friendly as the original Stockyards location. There's lots to love at both, including great burgers, late hours and live music. 817 Matisse, Fort Worth, 817-348-9655
Maguire's: 17552 N. Dallas Parkway (southeast corner at Trinity Mills), Dallas, 972-818-0068
Mama Mia! Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria: 2935 Elm St., Dallas, 214-744-6262
Mattito's: 3011 Routh St., Dallas, 214-526-8181
McKinney Avenue Tavern: 2822 McKinney Ave., Dallas, 214-969-1984
Mi Cocina: 3699 McKinney Ave. (West Village), Dallas, 469-533-5663
Momo's: 3312 Knox St., Dallas, 214-521-3009
Off the Bone Barbeque: 1734 S. Lamar St., Dallas, 214-565-9551
Ojeda's: 4617 Maple Ave., Dallas, 214-528-8383
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 recommended): 3311 Oak Lawn Ave., Dallas, 214-521-0295
Park: 1921 N. Henderson Ave., Dallas, 214-824-3343
Patrizio (small dogs only): 25 Highland Park Village, Dallas, 214-522-7878
Penne Pomodoro: 6815 Snider Plaza, Dallas, 214-373-9911
Porch: 2912 N. Henderson Ave., Dallas, 214-828-2916
Primo's: 3309 McKinney Ave., Dallas, 214-220-0510
Quinn: 202 W. Davis St., Dallas, 214-943-4606
Rafa's Café Mexicano: 5617 W. Lovers Lane, Dallas, 214-357-2080
Rembrandt's: 703 McKinney Ave., Dallas, 214-468-0073
Rise No. 1: 5360 W. Lovers Lane, Dallas, 214-366-9900
RJ Mexican Cuisine: 1701 N. Market St., Dallas, 214-744-1420
Rockfish Seafood Grill: 5331 E. Mockingbird Lane, Dallas, 214-823-8444
Roma Express: 1601 Main St., Dallas, 214-747-1236
Sala: 1326 S. Lamar St., Dallas, 214-428-7300
Sammy's Bar-B-Q: 2126 Leonard St., Dallas, 214-880-9064
San Francisco Rose*: 3024 Greenville Ave., Dallas, 214-826-2020
Sangria: 4524 Cole Ave., Dallas, 214-520-4863
Screen Door: 1722 Routh St. (One Arts Plaza), Dallas, 214-720-9111
Sol Irlandes: 1525 Main St., Dallas, 214-744-9400
Sol's Nieto Mexican Grill: 6434 E. Mockingbird Lane, Dallas, 214-826-5564
Spiatza Italian: 2001 N. Lamar St., Dallas, 214-999-0066
St. Pete's Dancing Marlin: 2730 Commerce St., Dallas, 214-698-1511
Spoons Garage:100 E. Louisiana St., McKinney, 972-548-6900
Starbucks: many locations, including 2801 Allen St.*, 3699 McKinney Ave.* and 6312 La Vista Drive, Dallas
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
Sushi Axiom: 2323 N. Henderson, Dallas, 214-828-2288
Taco Diner: 3699 McKinney Ave. (West Village), Dallas, 214-521-3669
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 & Cattle Steak House: 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
Times Ten Cellars: 6324 Prospect Ave., Dallas, 214-824-9463
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., Dallas, 214-520-8999
Tuk Tuk Asian Cuisine: 1520 Elm St., Dallas, 214-749-1538
Twisted Root Burger Co.: 2615 Commerce St., Dallas, 214-741-7668
Uptown Bar and Grill: 2523 McKinney Ave., Dallas, 214-969-9433
Uptown Pub: 3605 McKinney Ave., Dallas, 214-522-5100
Urban Dog Coffee: 2720 Oak Lawn Ave., Dallas, 214-219-5511
Urban Cafe and Bar: 1500 Jackson St., Dallas, 214-741-3663
Vickery Park: 2810 N. Henderson Ave., Dallas, 214-827-1432
Villa-O: 4514 Travis St., Dallas, 214-780-1880
Village Burger Bar: 3699 McKinney Ave. (West Village), Dallas, 214-443-9998
Vino 100: 2909 McKinney Ave., Dallas, 214-969-9463
West End Pub: 1801 N. Lamar St. #100, Dallas, 214-748-5711
White Rock Sports Bar: 718 N. Buckner Blvd., Dallas, 214-321-6979
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
* City of Dallas approved dog-friendly food establishments
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.
AmelieArt (portraits, bowls and more): amelieart.com
Bass Pro Shops: 5001 Bass Pro Drive, Garland, 469-221-2600
Benny's Dog Resort: 1415 Westway Circle, Carrollton, 972-466-3653
Boutique Pet Shop: 9035 Garland Road, Dallas, 214-321-1219
Calloway's Nursery: 7410 N. Greenville Ave., Dallas, 214-363-0525
Canine Commissary: all locations
CD Source: 5500 Greenville Ave., Dallas, 214-890-7614
City Pet Supply: 2720 Oak Lawn Ave., Dallas, 214-252-9973
DallasDogLife.com (site for area dog lovers)
Dee's Doggie Den: 6444 E. Mockingbird Lane, Dallas, 214-823-1441
Dogs Rule Resort: 2501 Pecan St., Carrollton, 972-306-3647
Downtown Dog: 2201 S. Harwood St., Dallas, 214-426-1560
Epiphany: 412 N. Bishop Ave., Dallas, 214-946-4411
Fête! Home Collection: 322 W. Seventh St., Dallas, 214-948-9874
Every Dog's Day Canine Resort & Day Spa: 8795 Preston Trace Blvd., Frisco, 972-294-5477
Foxy Paws (use the Macy's covered parking entrance, F64): Shops at Willow Bend, Park and Dallas North Tollway, Plano, 469-366-0005
Froggie's 5&10: 3211 Knox St., Dallas, 214-522-5867
Fry's: 12710 Executive Drive, Dallas, 214-342-5900
Galaxy Drive-In Theatre: 5301 N. Interstate 45, Ennis, 972-875-5505 or galaxydriveintheatre.com
Gap: 3699 McKinney Ave. (West Village), Dallas, 214-520-1843
Green Pet: 315 N. Bishop Ave., Dallas, 214-942-6042
Half Price Books: all locations
Home Depot: some locations
Hotel Palomar: 5300 E. Mockingbird Lane, Dallas, 214-520-7969
Kinder Kritter: 8928 Garland Road, Dallas, 214-321-3939
La Buena Vida Vineyards: 416 E. College St., Grapevine, 817-481-9463
Learned Paws Pet Services: learnedpawspetservices.com, 972-251-0660
Lowe's: some locations
Lucky Dog Barkery: 8314 Preston Center Plaza, Dallas, 214-368-6000
Make: 313 N. Bishop Ave., Dallas, 214-256-3061
Marshall Grain Co.: 2224 E. Lancaster Ave., Fort Worth, 817-536-5636, and 3525 William D. Tate Ave. (Highway 121 and Hall-Johnson Road), Grapevine, 817-416-6600
Michael's: some locations, including 5301 Belt Line Road (must ride in cart) and 5500 Greenville Ave., Dallas
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
Restoration Hardware: 3133 Knox St., Dallas, 214-520-7255
Shambhala Body Gallery: 320 W. Seventh St., Dallas, 214-943-7627
Skibell Fine Jewelry: Check out their dog charms while you're there. 8411 Preston Road, Dallas, 1-800-214-4086
Stanley Korshak: 500 Crescent Court, Dallas, 214-871-3620
Tails of the City: 6819 Snider Plaza, Dallas, 214-750-7602
Teresa Berg Photography: teresaberg.com
Three Dog Bakery: 1251 E. Southlake Blvd., Southlake, 817-310-3364
Tuesday Morning: some locations, including 14303 Inwood Road, Farmers Branch, 972-991-1905
Vhea's LaundroMutt and Doggie Spa: 718 N. Buckner Ave. #211, Dallas, 214-321-5200
Waggin' Tail Treats: Saturdays at the Dallas Farmers Market (info below), 214-564-9551
Whole Earth Provision Co.: 5400 E. Mockingbird Lane, Dallas, 214-824-7444
Woof! Cool Stuff for Dogs: 2411 Coit Road, Plano, 972-964-5164
Wüf Pet Resort & Spa: 3417 E. John Carpenter Freeway, Irving, 972-785-2983
Zola's Everyday Vintage: 414 N. Bishop Ave., Dallas, 214-943-6643
Bishop Arts District (restaurant, store details above): This little enclave in Oak Cliff is as dog-friendly as it is charming. After a leisurely meal – your options include Tillman's Roadhouse, Eno's Pizza Tavern and Bolsa – check out the stores, many of which allow four-legged shoppers, too. You'll find funky furnishings at Fête! Home Collection, divine soaps at Shambhala Body Gallery, all things stylish at Epiphany and one-of-a-kind treasures at Make. And make sure you stop by Zola's Everyday Vintage, where you can say hi to the shop cat, and Green Pet, which is teeming with goodies that are good for you. We also love that the shops stay open late on weekends and for special events, such as their 1st Thursdays. Find a schedule at bishopartsdistrict.com.
Buchanan's (next sale Nov. 14-15): We're regular strollers/shoppers at this monthly antique market in Fair Park. There are always plenty of hands to shake and dogs to sniff. buchananmarkets.com
Chestnut Square Historic Village (outside areas): On Saturday mornings you can pick up homemade dog treats at their farmers market. 315 S. Chestnut St., McKinney, 972-562-8790
Dallas Farmers Market: 1010 S. Pearl Expressway, Dallas, 214-939-2808
Dallas Heritage Village: This charming hamlet, with plenty of shade and drinking fountains, is a great place to stroll on a summer afternoon. 1515 S. Harwood St., Dallas, 214-421-5141
Heritage Farmstead Museum (outside areas): We attended a recent Summer Jam evening concert and found everyone to be quite friendly, even the sheep. 1900 W. 15th St., Plano, 972-881-0140
McKinney Avenue Trolley: McKinney Avenue, Dallas, 214-855-0006
One Arts Plaza: Featuring a stunning fountain, several restaurants with patios (Screen Door, Dali, Fedora, Jorge's – details above) and regular events and entertainment, this is a terrific place to spend a warm evening. At Flora and Routh, overlooking the Arts District. artsplazaevents.com
Party Animals Carriage Rides: West End area, Dallas, 214-441-9996
Penn Farm Agricultural History Center: This preserved farmstead is in Cedar Hill State Park, making it doubly worth the trip. 1570 FM1382, Cedar Hill, 972-291-3900
Pioneer Plaza: Young and Griffin streets, Dallas
Samuell Farm: The 340-acre property includes meadows, wooded areas, ponds, creeks and – best of all – a hiking trail. 100 E. U.S. Highway 80, Mesquite
TopGolf: 8787 Park Lane, Dallas, 214-341-9600
Unleashed Indoor Dog Parks: This great new place to mingle includes a 25,000-square-foot indoor play area as well as a cafe, store, salon and day care. (The 2.5-acre outdoor play area is still under construction.) If it's your first visit, be sure to bring proof of vaccinations. 5151 Samuell Blvd., Dallas, unleasheddogparks.com, 214-388-0701
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