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PATIOS AND PUPPIES! The 411 on dog-friendly Valley venues
BY ALISON BAILIN BATZ
Cafe Bink
From its patio, Cafe Bink offers amazing views of Carefree to humans and dogs alike. Upon request, they provide free water bowls – in customized sizes to fit your pooch – which pair perfectly with their extra-long happy hour from 2 to 5 p.m. most days of the week. Bonus: Usually, resident pup Panda, the manager’s dog and unofficial Cafe Bink mascot, is on the patio to keep your pooch company. 36889 N. Tom Darlington Drive, Carefree; 480.488.9796; www.cafebink.com.
Farm & Craft
Farm & Craft not only offers healthy, sustainable food for humans; it also offers it for dogs. The menu actually features a “Dog Bowl,” which includes all-natural grilled chicken and healthy grains for your four-legged happy hour buddy. They also make sure the dogs are hydrated with refreshing ice water and free refills. 4302 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale; 480.568.8980; www.ilovefarmandcraft.com.
Hula’s Modern Tiki
Hula’s Modern Tiki is best known as a destination for tropical drinks and from-scratch islandstyle eats. But, they also welcome dogs on their patio year-round, providing water bowls on request. Dog lovers especially love the ample misters while it’s still hot, and the warming fire pits for chilly nights (as do the dogs). Two locations; www.hulasmoderntiki.com.
O.H.S.O.
Widely regarded as the most dog-friendly bar or restaurant in the Valley, each of O.H.S.O.’s locations offers play areas for dogs and their pet parents as well as a special dog-focused area called the “barking bar,” which features water bowls and housemade dog treats all day, every day. In addition, charitable events are held monthly at each location to raise funds for local shelters in the area. Three locations; www.ohsobrewery.com.
Dog parents, rejoice! Pooch-friendly patios – many with special seats, treats and play places especially for your pet – abound in the Valley. And with the fall weather, there’s no better time to enjoy them than now.
Old Town Gringos
The indoor-outdoor dining experience – which often includes live music – welcomes dogs onto its patio, always offering each its own water bowl and doggy treats by the handful. They even invite dogs to run up and down the wooden stairs between the patios for a little exercise. 4209 N. Craftsman Court, Scottsdale; 480.423.3800; www.oldtowngringos.com.
Salty Sow
Serving up contemporary farmhouse fare, this American gastropub offers water bowls to any dogs who want to hang on their patio, as well as a bag stuffed with various treats based on your dog’s size and age. Of course, all
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