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CHESTER WINTHROP LEVY
“I THINK IT’S SAFE TO SAY THAT DALLAS SUPPORTS MAN’S BEST FRIEND.” CHESTER WINTHROP LEVY OWNER’S NAME: Jared A Levy CITY: Dallas NEIGHBORHOOD: Kessler Park in Oak Cliff When did you move here? From where? I’m originally from Houston and have been in Dallas for two months. I already love the
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city and am enjoying getting acquainted with my new neighborhood friends and fire hydrants. What made you Say Yes to Dallas? I’d always heard about Dallas — its diverse population, strong economy, plethora of outdoor activities, and so many food options. As fate would have it, a
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Yankee human who has lived in Dallas for 14 years and absolutely loves it adopted me!
character and classic old town feel of our area really get my tail wagging.
How did you choose where to live in the Dallas Region? My human has lived all over Dallas. We toured some of his past neighborhoods, from Uptown and Turtle Creek to Oak Lawn and north Dallas. While I loved the hustle and bustle of Uptown and all the cute dogs that roamed the streets, we decided on Oak Cliff because of its history and laid-back vibe. There are so many parks and trees here for me to enjoy, and I can even chase geese and ducks at Kidd Springs Park.
Is the Dallas Region dog friendly? Dallas is incredibly dog friendly! There is a plethora of bars and restaurants that allow us to relax and enjoy the party along with our humans and provide water — and some even have treats. In fact, Eastwood’s in Uptown even has a special menu just for dogs — talk about a brunch worth barking about! I think it’s safe to say that Dallas supports man’s best friend.
Tell us about your city/ neighborhood. Oak Cliff is a hilly, historic, and diverse gem just minutes from downtown. It’s loaded with trees, interesting people (and dogs), and tons of green space. Maybe it’s because I’m an old soul, but the 100-yearold craftsman homes, unique
Where are the dog friendly restaurants and bars? You can find them all over, but between Katy Trail Ice House, Bolsa, The Ginger Man, Truck Yard, OddFellows, Eastwood’s, and Gloria’s, we always have a place to hang out. Ten Bells Tavern in Bishop Arts is a favorite and always hooks us up with treats.
WINTER 2017