Food & Wine mag picks 5 dog friendliest cities
Food & Wine magazine has named what it considers the top five dog-friendliest cities in the U.S. They are: Boston, Chicago, Miami, San Diego and San Francisco.
The article in the magazine, published by American Express, focuses mostly on dog-friendly dining and lodging opportunities. Here’s what it had to say about the top five:
Boston: Dogs are allowed on the city’s public transit system, and there’s an off-leash dog park in Boston Common. Dog-friendly restaurants include Rocca Kitchen & Bar (around the corner from Peter’s Park dog run), where a section of the patio is set aside for diners with dogs, lined with water bowls and treats from nearby Polka Dog Bakery. Dogs are also welcome — when the Red Sox aren’t playing at home — at La Verdad Taqueria.
Chicago: The city’s park system includes the 18-mile Lakefront Trail and three dog beaches. Dog-friendly restaurants include Brasserie JO, which offers complimentary house-made dog biscuits.
Miami: Most shops on Lincoln Road Mall put out water bowls, and many local restaurants allow dogs, including Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink, where dogs can feast on dog treats baked by the pastry chef.
San Diego: In addition to its numerous dog beaches, the city abounds with dog-friendly restaurants, including Nine-Ten and Cafe Chloe, where 75 percent of the staff volunteers at animal-rights agencies.
San Francisco: The pedestrian walkway on the Golden Gate Bridge and the historic streetcars both allow dogs. Dog-friendly restaurants include Pizzeria Delfina and Taylor’s Automatic Refresher, with a dog-friendly patio that’s ideal for watching sunsets.
(Photo via San Francisco Citizen)
Posted by jwoestendiek October 1st, 2009 under Muttsblog.
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Comments
Comment from Melissa Hoener
Time October 20, 2009 at 11:47 am
Terra Restaurant in San Diego is very canine friendly. They have a dog menu and patio seating where dogs are welcome(as long as they are on a leash). The wait staff even brings out a bowl of water for your furry little fellow.
Comment from Pat DeWald
Time October 1, 2009 at 9:32 am
Food & Wine magazine sure didn’t do their homework on this one. Miami? Are they kidding? Miami has banned Pitbulls for the past 20 years and thousands of dogs who have the misfortune to merely “resemble” a pitbull are euthanized annually. An interesting definition of dog friendly.