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November historically is a month known to usher in numerous first-world problems. Darker days, pedophilic facial hair, wrist-slitting
Christmas holiday music while you're standing in a three mile line up at Walmart to buy socks…
The worst thing about November for me is that winter is so incredibly close to kicking you in the ass for the next three months. Toronto put up a brave fight last year and came out victorious, officially cutting out winter 2011-2012. The only thing Toronto is cutting this winter are the lineups at the pharmacy for anti-depression meds.
But you know me, I'm not one to waste too many words wallowing in this annual life obstacle. Obviously, I will fight the winter blues in the best way I know how: Food and listening to Taylor Swift.
T. Swift's music is the perfect laxative for tough city girls like me who suffer from seasonal bouts of emotional constipation. The other day I was having my dinner and listening to Taylor's new album when all of a sudden, I burst into tears for no apparent reason. Taylor is a lyrical genius, I thought to myself while sobbing into my very large bowl of vegetable casserole.
But I know this year, the cold is coming out swinging. If my only defense mechanism is being an avid emotional eater and a proud Swiftie, then I might as well put a target on my ass and moon winter.
I needed something more concrete. In my daily routine of scouring food websites, I found it. The key to (temporary) winter happiness: a blender.
I thought about this thoroughly. The endless possibilities when you have a blender! Just think of all the indoor culinary adventures one could engage in this winter! Elaborately made gourmet smoothies, homemade jams, chutneys, almost every home-cooked meal (you'd be surprised at how many meals need a blender), guacamole…just about anything that requires shit loads of work, patience and washing up later on.
I trudged my way to Sears. Picking the right blender is key (to having fun at Sears). I asked one of the many salesladies who didn't speak English about which blender would be ideal for me. After making several blender hand gestures and voicing blender sounds to the ESL saleslady, I was finally pointed to the general grinder section. I sifted through the entire family tree of food smashers until the holy Sears spotlight of kitchen appliances fell on my new BFF.
His christened name is Eton A. Holton.
I took Eton A. Holton out of his box, gave him a bath and introduced him to his new home in my kitchen. Because I have no patience, I immediately loaded raspberries, blackberries and yogurt into Eton A. Holton. I sealed in the top, plugged him in and hit the grind button. Nothing happened. Eton A. Holton stood there staring at me silently while I stared back confused.
I removed the berries and the yogurt which was no easy or tidy feat, dismantled everything, put everything together again and screwed the top back on. Again….NOTHING. Eton A. Holton stared at me stubbornly. Angrily. Passively. Stupidly.
What the hell was I doing wrong? I finally had the bright idea of reading the manual. Under the section "How do single girls get Eton A. Holton to work after you stuff him with berries", it stated that I make sure Eton A. Holton is fully plugged in, stuffed with food (but not too stuffed) and most importantly: put the lid on and close this tightly the right way.
Eton A. Holton was closed alright. I kept removing the lid and trying out a million different ways to close it, but all in vain. I wanted to cry but couldn't because only T.Swift has that kind of power over me.
The manual had a phone number for tech support. It hit me, as I collapsed on my kitchen floor in shame, that this was the lowest point in my tough, city girl single life: having to call tech support for a blender.
I dropped everything, ate a cookie and thought I'd go back for one last try before I called
Sanjay in Mumbai Scott in Maine for help. I must have screwed Eton A. Holton's top on right this time because the moment I hit his buttons, he smirked and roared into gear.
In four and a half seconds, I had an expertly blended but very disgusting tasting smoothie.
It was then that I realised how very similar me and Eton A. Holton really are. We are two perfectionists brought together by fate and Sears to teach each some important life lessons. I have learnt three so far:
1) Don't be such a tight ass. Oftentimes there is more than one right way to do things.
2) Enjoy the moment. Sometimes the blended fruit of your life's labors isn't even close to what you imagined it to be and you realize that the most fun you had was the process of putting it all together and making it work.
3) Don't settle. The right person will take the trouble to learn exactly how to turn you on and push the right buttons before you give away your smoothies at the yard.
I have no more lessons because its only been a week since I've had Eton A. Holton. So far, we have made a six month supply of crushed garlic, spinach-chickpea fritters and one expertly blended, disgusting tasting smoothie.
Eton A. Holton hasn't budged on the right way to turn him on, but he does push the boundaries with how much food he can take.
Lesson 4) Try as you might, you can never eat more than a Holton. (Holton= Hole-ton=Whole-ton…for those of you who didn't catch my pathetic attempt at wordplay)
Audience Questions: 1) What are you guys doing to beat the winter blues?
2) Does ANYONE here know how to make a decent smoothie?


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Census Miscellaneous Ground Transportation Features, 1995 - Massachusetts
- Author(s):
- U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, Geography Division
- Description:
- This datalayer displays miscellaneous ground transportation features in the state. Features other than roads or railroads may be included in this layer. The predominant feature in this layer has a Census Feature Class Code (CFCC) of C20 -- which is classed as power transmission lines. Other features that may be included are: Pipelines: enclosed pipe, carrying fluid or slurry, situated above ground, or in special conditions, below ground when marked by a cleared right-of way and signage. Power Transmission Line: High voltage electrical line, on towers, situated on cleared right-of-way. Miscellaneous Ground Transportation With Special Characteristics: A portion of a ground transportation system that has separately identifiable characteristics. This category is for specialized transportation, usually confined to a local area, that is separate from other ground transportation. Other ground transportation that is not a pipeline or a power transmission line, such as aerial tramway, monorail, or ski lift.
- Publisher:
- U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census
- Place(s):
- Massachusetts
- Subject(s):
- transportation and utilitiesCommunication
- Held by:
- Harvard
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) – Republican U.S. Sen. John Cornyn of Texas is trying to block the proposed listing of the dunes sagebrush lizard as an endangered species.
Cornyn on Wednesday filed an amendment to energy tax credit legislation that would block the lizard's addition to the federal endangered species list.
Echoing oil and natural gas producers throughout the Permian Basin, Cornyn says listing the species could bring production in parts of West Texas and southeastern New Mexico to "a screeching halt."
The basin produces more than 1 million barrels of oil a day.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has delayed until this summer a final decision on whether to list the lizard.
Cornyn and congressional representatives from several other states had sent letters to the agency and Interior Secretary Ken Salazar asking for the delay.
(© Copyright 2012 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)
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The shipping of today's large wind turbines can pose many challenges.
As well as the standard logistical hurdles, other elements, such as route, season or where components are sourced, can change the scope and price of the operation completely.
Foremost among potentially changeable factors is the shipping route itself.
If, say, 20 wind turbines need to be taken to Wisconsin in the US Midwest, they could be taken via the Great Lakes all the way to Duluth, Minnesota, which borders Wisconsin.
That might be good for the summer. In the winter, however, the Great Lakes are frozen, meaning the parts would have to be unloaded in Houston, Texas, then sent more than 1,000 miles north by truck or rail.
Ocean freight is generally more expensive than land-based transportation, though so why not choose Houston anyway?
Sailing to Duluth would only entail getting trucking permits for one state.
From Texas, meanwhile, weight and axle permits would need to be secured for five or six states before the first shipment could land. That involves more time, more risk factors and of course extra cost.
Many other factors such as these are involved in analysing transport logistics and getting the lowest overall costs while ensuring wind turbines reach the construction site safely and on time
Pre-planning and analysis
Today's wind turbine logistics planning does not start when a wind turbine order is made. If we began then, we would already be running behind schedule.
We typically begin project partnerships with wind farm developers up to a year before a project is officially ordered.
Clients need advice at an early stage about how the bottom line will change depending on their choice of sourcing components, for example, and how that will affect routes, timing, vessels and other factors.
This step was simpler some years ago when everything came from a single factory.
For the example in Wisconsin, today the nacelle and the blades might come from Europe, the foundation from a local producer and the towers from Korea, Brazil or China.
A shipment from India might start 500 kilometres inland, which would mean an extra leg of transportation. A shipment by boat from Europe might take six weeks to the US west coast, but only two weeks to the east coast. With all the factors such a choice entails, which route is better?
In situations like this, we look at all the options and risk factors, using our multimodal analysis to find the best solution.
Vessels and ports
When a client places a wind turbine order, the next step is to secure an ocean vessel. It is always possible to get a ship; the key is to secure it at the right cost.
It is important to have strong, long-term relationships with a number of vessel owners, to remove some of the risk of securing the right vessel at the right cost during periods of high demand.
Otherwise, if two vessels are available and both cost a million dollars, the next step is to examine their track records as well as factors such as how optimised they are for carrying wind turbines.
One ship might be able to carry 12 turbines, while another is restricted to nine.
In addition, if there is more than one project that needs shipment at the same time, we investigate the option to consolidate the delivery, combining components on shipments to save costs.
As a single logistics and freight-forwarding supplier, our expertise lies in securing the best sea and land carriers as well as ensuring all the technical and legal requirements are in place.
It also includes co-ordinating schedules between different carriers to keep up with the pace of delivery. A truck must be there exactly when it is needed, as must the crane, the stevedores and the ship.
If a ship is coming into port to unload 19 turbines, those will take up a massive amount of space. Has that space been accounted for?
The components should not be moved more than is necessary since they are not packed in anything protective. And that port area must be vacant again when the next ship comes two weeks later with another 19 turbines or there could be a substantial, expensive problem.
Permits and risk management
All subcontractors must have the correct road permits for oversized loads, as well as insurance and safe, up-to-date equipment for the onward journey.
In the US, permit policy varies from state to state. Some states require police escorts, which have to be arranged in advance, and each state's transport department must grant approval for the chosen route.
Factors like road construction, tourist season or the weather can reroute trucks a long way from the usual path. It is possible to plan all this ahead of time, however.
Risk management is also a key part of the planning process, and involves two overriding factors: the health and safety of stevedores and crane and truck drivers, and economic risks.
Companies can demonstrate their compliance by achieving certificates in the different management systems, including occupational health and safety and environment.
Beyond pre-planning for the issues already discussed, economic risk management includes other elements, such as oil prices, currency fluctuation and market conditions. Even seemingly minor things must be anticipated; for example, a construction site with heavy, constant winds will require that the blades be secured when they arrive on site. And if something unexpected happens along the way, what is our Plan B?
In summary, extensive forward planning is required for a freight forwarder to achieve its ultimate goal: to get a gleaming, undamaged consignment of wind turbines to its final destination on time and at the least possible cost.
Jorgen Hougaard, Jeppe Frank, Alex Olsen and Peter Greve Jensen are respectively director, global sales director, project manager and key account manager of Baltship, a Danish shipping and logistics firm specialising in transporting wind equipment.


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This is the page for information, tips, links and results of New55's R5 and R3 Monobath Developer. Please help support New55 by buying and using R5! R5 replaces R3 with a more agitation friendly formula for more even development. Your purchase goes to the continued development of instant film and other interesting new photographic tools and materials.
Click here to buy R5 Monobath Developer in a ready-to-use bottle.
Click here for some great examples of black and white films processed in R3
Introduction to R5 Monobath
Quick summary
1. no dilution needed
2. warm to 80f/27C
3. load film in complete darkness
4. warm your film and film holder, and add R5, agitate for 30 seconds and occasionally for 6 minutes
5. pour used R3 back into bottle
5. wash film for at least 10 minutes and hang to dry
Q: What is R5 Monobath?
A: R5 is a ready-to-use black and white film developer that allows anyone to process their own black and white film in about 6 minutes, using just one solution.
Q: What is a monobath?
A: A monobath is a developer that does the developing and fixing process in one step.
Q: Why use a monobath?
A: Because it is easy! It is also fast. And, R5 produces a unique look that can be very appealing.
Q: What precautions should I take?
A: We recommend you wear ordinary rubber gloves if you think you might want to handle films or containers wet with R5. Otherwise you should not get your nose close to the ammonia, which is irritating. Obviously, do not ingest R5, and if you do, call a doctor.
Temperature, and Time
Q: At what temperature should R5 be used?
A: 80F is the standard temperature. R5 must be warm. That's 27 degrees Celsius. Your tank and film must also be warm! If you cool R5 when filling, you will get streaks.
Q: How long does processing take?
A: About 6 minutes.
Films that work with R5
Q: What films can I process?
A: Most black and white films, probably. We have tested it with Efke, Ilford, Kodak and New55's Atomic X films, and achieved good to excellent results with all. An exception is Ilford ISO 3200 high speed film, which is intended for push processing. If you expose for ISO 800, R3 works fine.
|Ilford Pan-F processed in R3
Is R5 a universal monobath?
Yes, with a very few exceptions, as mentioned above.
Household ammonia smell
Q: Why does R5 use ammonia? Doesn't it smell horrible?
A: No not really. The ammonia is less concentrated than household ammonia but you still don't want to stick your nose in it. The ammonia controls the pH of the solution and that makes it work fast and controls the balance between the developer and the fixer. The use of ammonia compounds to develop films was not accepted until several years of successful R5 use proved it worked.
Q: How can I keep ammonia smell to a minimum?
A: Easy. Process in a closed container. In a tray, cover it. I use sandwich containers made by Glad which have a lid that snaps on. I put about a half inch of R5 in the bottom and loosely cover it before going into the dark bag. Once the film is in, snap the lid and you'll have no smell at all.
Archival qualities of monobaths
Q: Will R5 produce an archival negative?
A: As long as the negative is washed well then it should last a long time.
Color casts and base fog
Q: My Tri-X processed in R3 was a funny color. It scanned well though.
A: Yes, Tri-X at first has a brownish tint, but this goes away after a while. R5 is the same.
Q: I see base fog in some of my negatives
A: The presence of a small amount of base fog is a characteristic of monobaths and instant films, too. Scanners have little trouble with this, by the way.
Capacity of R5 for continued use
Q: Can I use R5 again?
A: Yes, depending on how much film you process, you can reuse R5. Stop reuse when you start to see degradation of the negative. It comes on slowly.
Processing kinetics, and push processing
Q: Why can't I process the film at room temperature?
A: R5 requires that it be warm! This allows the develop and fix process to produce a properly developed negative. If the solution is colder than recommended, you will pull the development and lose speed. If the temperature is hotter than recommended, it can be used to push process and increase speed. This can be very handy at times!
Q: Do I have to hold the temperature exactly?
A: No. It isn't very critical, but do try to keep it to 80 or aboce while you use it.
Tray Processing
Q: Can I process sheet films in a tray?
A: Yes, use a cover to hold the temperature, and keep the ammonia smell to a minimum. Plastic sandwich containers work exceptionally well and need very little R5 to cover sheet film. Start off warmer because trays cool quickly
|EFKE 25 4x5, tray processed
Q: Can I process in a dark bag/changing bag?
A: Definitely! This is what I do all the time. The sandwich container and my sheet film holder take up little space, the the sandwich container is left a bit loose until the film is put in. Then I snap it shut.
Processing roll films
Q:What about rollfilm?
A: You can use a daylight processing tank with a reel. Be sure to use enough solution to cover the negative.
Q: Should I agitate the film?
A: Yes, gently agitate WARM film for 30 seconds or so.
Q: I use a roller tank. How about that?
A: Sure, go for it. You should be fine, but remember to keep the solution warm, and the film covered.
Shelf life of tightly capped unopened R5
Q: How long will R5 keep?
A: Unopened R5 should keep for at least a year, which is a long time. It may even keep longer than
Scanning negatives
Q: I saw the fantastic and superb photography you and your crew did with R3. What scanner did you use?
A: This is the kind of question I wish I actually would get, but is just a self serving fantasy. It is an Epson V750 Pro. I think the results are actually quite nice. R5 scans look similar.
Historic fact about monobaths
Q: I read that if monobath were any good, everybody would already be using them.
A: They have been, since instant photography began. Instant photographs all depend on a monobath.
Anonymous yet invaluable advice from a reader:
The "Tupperware" sandwich box was a great starting point but temperature control was a bit of an issue. I've found that certainly you need to be in the 75-80 degree range but the falloff in temp, especially since there's such a small amount of solution being used was fairly quick. I also found the sandwich boxes were somewhat translucent and I wanted to be able to load them in a changing bag and let the film develop in daylight.
I found that by spraying the Tupperware with one of the "spray on rubber" products solved 2 problems. The rubberized coating acts as a great insulator and with a 10 minute development time I lose between .5 -1 degree. The second is that it makes the boxes light tight. I've sprayed 2 light coats over the box (with the lid on) and used a razor blade to cut along the top's seam which gives me a pretty much perfect light tight seal.
I also found that by straining the solution through a coffee filter after use removes almost all of the solids and I'm getting 9 or 10 uses from each batch (so basically 3 batches 1/2 inch deep in the box will handle a 25 sheet box of film.
I'm praying that the New55 project is a success but in the short term, using the posted formula and a few of the boxes I've made up gives me a 10 minute solution for test exposures - actually, the negs are of such good quality I can and do use them for either projection printing or scans.
Hope this helps someone.


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The League of Animal Protectors will be taking Mardi Gras-themed portraits at Lee Harvey's from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, which is Dog Day so leashes are optional for the well-behaved and spayed/neutered. There will also be prizes for the best costumes and raffles, and you can meet their available little ones. 1807 Gould St. The framed photos are $10, and another $10 donation will get you happy hour prices. 214-428-1555. leeharveys.com.
*There will be a Canines and Campers hike at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Johnson Branch Unit of Ray Roberts Lake State Park. Meet at the pavilion in the Dogwood parking lot, 100 PW 4153 in Valley View. Leashes and pick-up bags are required, along with sturdy shoes and water. Free for the walk, $7 to enter the park (free for kids 12 and younger). tpwd.state.tx.us/calendar/canines-and-campers-4.
*DogFit Dallas is kicking off a series of monthly classes from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Klyde Warren Park. The opener, "Balance and Harmony," will feature tips from trainer Art Ortiz on creating the relationship you've always wanted with your dog. Over Woodall Rodgers Freeway, between Pearl and St. Paul streets. Free. klydewarrenpark.org.
*This month's pop-up dog park is from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday in the 2100 block of South Edgefield Avenue, in Oak Cliff's Elmwood neighborhood. Free. facebook.com/elmwoof.
*Ten Bells Tavern, which has a pooch-friendly yard, will host a fundraiser Saturday for street dog rescue group Duck Team 6. The lineup includes adoptions, a kissing booth and merchandise for sale from 2 to 5 p.m. (weather permitting) and drink specials all day. They are celebrating the life of Jack, who was a guard dog for years next to Lee Harvey's before being adopted by Ten Bells' owners. 232 W. Seventh St. 214-943-2677. tenbellstavern.com.
*Dallas Pets Alive! will be doing adoptions from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday at pooch-friendly Community Beer Co., 1530 Inspiration Drive. $10 in advance, $15 at the door, includes samples. 214-751-7921. You can view available dogs at dallaspetsalive.org.
*Sunday is the deadline to register for McKinney's Krewe of Barkus parade, which is March 2. artinstituteofmckinney.com. You can also sign up for the Deep Ellum Arts Festival's pet parade, which is on April 6, at deepellumartsfestival.com.
*As part of National Spay/Neuter Awareness Month, Camp Bow Wow Coppell is hosting a Spay-Ghetti & No Balls Yappy Hour with all-you-can-eat Italian food from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday. 769 S. MacArthur Blvd. $10, benefits Coppell Animal Services' spaying and neutering efforts. 972-393-2267. campbowwow.com/us/tx/coppell.
*Pete and Mac's Pet Resort in Las Colinas will host an Olympics-themed yappy hour with a photo booth and canine games from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday. 6150 Riverside Drive. Donations (cash or supplies) are being collected for DFW Rescue Me through March 7. 972-717-5500. petemac.com.
*We're giving away a basket of goodies from the North Texas Irish Festival, which is celebrating the role of Celtic canines this year with the theme "Erin Go Bark!" and a pet pavilion. The prizes include an NTIF bandanna and leash, a T-shirt (for a two-legger) from Shaggy Chic and four tickets to the fest, which is Feb. 28 through March 2 in Fair Park. To enter email a photo of your dog or dogs wearing green, along with names (yours and theirs), to email@example.com by 11:59 p.m. Sunday. We'll draw one name from the entries and post all the photos at facebook.com/dogabouttown. ntif.org.
*Registration has started for the SPCA of Texas' Strut Your Mutt in Fair Park, which is on May 17 this year. spca.org. You can also sign up for Dash for the Beads in the Bishop Arts District (dashforthebeads.org) and the Trinity River Levee Run (runthetrinity.com) on March 1, the Hot Diggity Dog Jog in Greenville (turtlecreekvmc.com/hotdiggity.php) on March 22, Walk MS in Fort Worth on March 29 and Dallas on April 12 (walkms.org), the NAMIWalk Dallas in Fair Park (namiwalks.org) on May 10 and the Run for Retrievers in Coppell (dfwlabrescue.org) on May 31.
*Coming up: the North Texas Irish Festival in Fair Park Feb. 28–March 2; Dash for the Beads in the Bishop Arts District (register at dashforthebeads.org) and the Trinity River Levee Run (register at runthetrinity.com) on March 1; Krewe of Barkus parade in McKinney on March 2; the Funky Finds Spring Fling in Fort Worth on March 8 and 9; Peace, Love & Paws at Strokers Dallas on March 22; Pugapalooza in North Richland Hills, Irving's Pet Pawlooza and WOOF-Stock in Royse City on March 29; Prosper Pooch Party on April 12; Dog Bowl at the Cotton Bowl on May 4.
Send tips for B.K. on dog-friendly happenings and places to email@example.com. Find more by searching for "Dog About Town" on Facebook, where we post event photos, and next Friday in Briefing and at dallasnews.com. To subscribe, call 214-977-8333 or go todallasnews.com/briefing.
New on our lists this week: Mercat Bistro and Marie Gabrielle Uptown, all locations of Buzzbrews and Casa Rubia, Chino Chinatown, Hofmann Hots, Kitchen LTO and Resto Gastro Bistro, all in Trinity Groves
Dog-friendly patios
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 email@example.com.
* means it is a city of Dallas-approved dog-friendly patio. The rules: Dogs must stay off furniture, be leashed and under control and wear a rabies tag. They cannot eat off the establishment's dishes; they may be given water in a disposable container.
"Winterized" means they are tented and/or use heat lamps when it gets chilly.
Agave Restaurant & Bar (outside fence): 2067 Summer Lee Drive, Rockwall, 214-771-0423
Alcove Wine Bar: 2907 State St., Dallas, 214-871-2200
Alligator Cafe: 9540 Garland Road, Dallas, 214-821-6900
AllGood Cafe: 2934 Main St., Dallas, 214-742-5362
America's Best Coffee: 1211 Debbie Lane, Mansfield, 817-473-8455
Angelina's: 4851 Main St., The Colony, 972-625-5372
Antonio Ristorante: 4985 Addison Circle, Addison, 972-458-1010
Arcade Bar: 1825 Abrams Parkway (main floor of the Lakewood Theater), Dallas, 214-821-7469
Back 9: 4060 Belt Line Road, Addison, 214-272-7028
Baker St. Pub & Grill: 6333 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, 817-377-9772
Bandito's: 6615 Snider Plaza, Dallas, 214-750-6100
Barcadia (except when crowded): 1917 N. Henderson Ave., Dallas, 214-821-7300
Barley House*: 5612 SMU Blvd., Dallas, 214-824-0306
Bar None Cafe: 1500 Jackson St., Dallas, 214-760-9474
Be Raw Fresh Food and Juice: 6005 Berkshire Lane (Preston Center), Dallas, 214-234-0106
Bearded Lady: 1229 Seventh Ave., Fort Worth, 817-555-2337
Beauty Bar (except when crowded): 1924 N. Henderson Ave., Dallas, 214-841-9600
Becks Prime: 4622 Greenville Ave.*, Dallas, 214-890-4405; 4002 Oak Lawn Ave.*, Dallas, 214-559-4120; and 5931 Forest Lane*, Dallas, 972-661-8681
Bistro 31: 87 Highland Park Village, #200, Dallas, 214-420-3900
Blue Mesa: 14866 Montfort Drive, Addison, 972-934-0165; 550 Lincoln Square, Arlington, 682-323-3050; and 1600 S. University Drive, Fort Worth, 817-332-6372
Bolsa* (winterized): 614 W. Davis St., Dallas, 214-367-9367
Bolsa Mercado: 634 W. Davis St., Dallas, 214-942-0451
Bread Winners Cafe and Bakery: 3301 McKinney Ave.*, Dallas, 214-754-4940; and 5560 W. Lovers Lane, Dallas, 214-351-3339
Brownstone: 840 Currie St., Fort Worth, 817-332-1555
Braza Dancante: 190 E. Stacy Road, Suite 1000 (Village at Allen), Allen, 972-678-4778
Bryan Street Tavern: 4315 Bryan St., Dallas, 214-821-4447
Buffalo Wild Wings: 1400 S. Loop 288, #110, Denton, 940-387-0924
Burguesa Burger: 710 Fort Worth Ave., Dallas, 214-748-7376
Buzzbrews: 4154 N. Central Expressway, Dallas, 214-826-7100; 4334 Lemmon Ave., Dallas, 214-521-4334; and 2801 Commerce St. (in Deep Ellum), Dallas, 214-741-2801
Cadillac Pizza Pub: 112 S. Kentucky St., McKinney, 972-547-3833
Café Brazil: Great people watching, and the Cedar Springs location is open 24/7. 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; and 6855 Windhaven Parkway, The Colony, 972-820-7726
Cafe Herrera: 5321 E. Mockingbird Lane, Suite 110 (Mockingbird Station), Dallas, 214-823-4040
Cafe Istanbul: 5450 W. Lovers Lane (Inwood Village), Dallas, 214-902-0919; and 7300 Lone Star Drive, Suite C160 (Shops at Legacy), Plano, 972-398-2020
Cafe Madrid: 4501 Travis St., Dallas, 214-528-1731
Cafe Ravenna: 1301 Main St., Dallas, 214-744-9333
Campisi's: 1520 Elm St., Dallas, 214-752-0141; and 2115 Summer Lee Drive, Rockwall, 469-402-2603
Cane Rosso*: 2612 Commerce St., Dallas, 214-741-1188; and 7328 Gaston Ave., Dallas, 214-660-3644
Capitol Pub* (winterized): 2401 N. Henderson Ave., Dallas, 214-887-9330
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop: 1800 Main St., Dallas, 214-347-4153
Carys Coffee: This java/tea house has treats for four-leggers and a wall for photos of customers' pets. 1025 W. Hebron Parkway, Suite 156, Carrollton, 972-939-5555
Casa Milagro: 1403 E. Campbell Road, Suite 110, Richardson, 972-234-6999
Casa Rubia: 3011 Gulden Lane, Suite 116 (in Trinity Groves), Dallas, 469-513-6349
Cedars Social: 1326 S. Lamar St., Dallas, 214-928-7700
Celebration*: 4503 W. Lovers Lane, Dallas, 214-351-5681
Celebrity Cafe & Bakery: 65 Highland Park Village, Dallas, 214-528-6612; and 5509 Colleyville Blvd., Suite 200, Colleyville, 817-498-1333
Chadra Mezza: 1622 Park Place Ave., Fort Worth, 817-924-2372
Chan Thai: 312 W. Seventh St., Dallas, 214-948-9956
Chat Room: 1263 W. Magnolia Ave., Fort Worth, 817-922-8319
Chicken Scratch/the Foundry: 2303 Pittman St., Dallas, 214-749-1112
Chili's: 3230 Knox St., Dallas, 214-520-1555
Chill Sports Bar: 814 S. Main St., Grapevine, 817-310-0004
Chino Chinatown: 3011 Gulden Lane, Suite 110 (in Trinity Groves), Dallas, 469-513-7457
Chipotle Mexican Grill: some locations, including 208 N. Market St., Dallas, 214-939-5272
Chop House Burger (winterized): 1501 Main St., Dallas, 214-741-2747
Churchill's (outside fence): 100 N. Tennessee St., McKinney, 972-562-2929
City Tavern: 1402 Main St., Dallas, 214-745-1402
Clearfork Food Park (winterized): 1541 Merrimac Circle, Fort Worth,www.clearforkfoodpark.com
Coffee House Cafe* (winterized, including a fireplace): 6150 Frankford Road, Dallas, 972-232-2333
Community Beer Co.: 1530 Inspiration Drive, Dallas, 214-751-7921
Company Cafe: 2104 Greenville Ave., Dallas, 214-827-2233; and 3136 Routh St., Dallas, 214-468-8721
Corner Market: Dogs are also welcome in their adjoining flower/gift shop. 3426 Greenville Ave., Dallas, 214-826-8282
Costa Vida: 5615 Colleyville Blvd., Suite 390, Colleyville, 817-656-1700
Cotton Patch Cafe: 190 E. Stacy Road, Suite 1108 (Village at Allen), Allen, 972-678-4105
Cowboy Chicken: 190 E. Stacy Road, Suite 1300 (Village at Allen), Allen, 972-678-3020
Cup: 3909 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, 817-735-5226
Dalat: 2537 N. Fitzhugh Ave., Dallas, 214-827-3200
Deep Ellum Brewing Co.: 2823 St. Louis St., Dallas, 214-888-DEBC
Deep Sushi: 2624 Elm St., Dallas, 214-651-1177
Delaney Vineyards: 2000 Champagne Blvd., Grapevine, 817-481-5668
Digg's Taco Shop: 6309 Hillcrest Ave., Dallas, 214-520-0155; and 445 Spaniolo Drive, Arlington, 817-274-2100
Dish* (winterized): 4123 Cedar Springs Road, Dallas, 214-522-3474
Dive Bar & Grill: 3685 Preston Road, #167, Frisco, 214-872-3700
Dodie's Cajun: 2129 Greenville Ave., Dallas, 214-821-8890; and (outside fence) 2067 Summer Lee Drive, Rockwall, 972-771-0004
Dodie's Reef: 2821 Greenville Ave., Dallas, 214-823-7333
Double Dip Frozen Custard: Dogs can join you at the ordering window and even get a pupcone. 7511 Main St., Frisco, 972-377-8668
Double Wide (except when crowded): 3510 Commerce St., Dallas, 214-887-6510
Dragonfly: 2332 Leonard St., Dallas, 214-550-9500
Dream Café: 2800 Routh St.* (winterized), Dallas, 214-954-0486; and 5100 Belt Line Road, Suite 732 (Village on the Parkway), Dallas, 972-503-7326
Dubliner: 2818 Greenville Ave., Dallas, 214-818-0911
E Bar Tex-Mex (winterized): 1901 N. Haskell Ave., Dallas, 214-824-3227
East Side Social Club: 117 E. Oak St., Denton, 940-218-1401
EatZi's*: 3403 Oak Lawn Ave., Dallas, 214-526-1515; and 5600 W. Lovers Lane, Dallas, 214-358-3100
Eden: Four-legged guests receive dogsicles. 4416 W. Lovers Lane, Dallas, 972-267-3336
Einstein Bros. Bagels: most locations, including 3827 Lemmon Ave., Dallas, 214-526-5221; and 2600 E. Southlake Blvd., Southlake, 817-749-0601
Elbow Room: 3010 Gaston Ave., Dallas, 214-828-9488
Ellen's Southern Kitchen: 1718 N. Market St., Dallas, 469-206-3339
Emporium Pies: 314 N. Bishop Ave., Dallas, 469-206-6126
Eno's Pizza Tavern*: 407 N. Bishop Ave., Dallas, 214-943-9200
Enchilada's: 1304 Elm St., Dallas, 214-748-8585
Espumoso Caffé: 408 N. Bishop Ave., #105, Dallas, 214-948-2055
Fadi's: 14902 Preston Road, Dallas, 972-934-8500
Fedora*: 1722 Routh St. (One Arts Plaza), Dallas, 214-999-0009
5th Street Patio Cafe: 8621 Fifth St., Frisco, 972-377-3483
Fireside Pies (winterized): This is another great place to sit by the fire. 2820 N. Henderson Ave., Dallas, 214-370-3916
Fish Creek: 4899 E. Interstate 20, Willow Park, 817-441-1746
Flying Fish: 5100 Belt Line Road, Dallas, 972-851-3474
Fort Worth Food Park (winterized): 2509 Weisenberger St., Fort Worth, 817-878-2424
Frankie's Sports Bar: 2516 S. Stemmons Freeway, Lewisville, 214-488-1100
Freebirds World Burrito: 190 E. Stacy Road, Suite 1400 (Village at Allen), Allen, 972-678-4040
Free Man Cajun Cafe & Lounge (except when crowded): 2626 Commerce St., Dallas, 214-377-9893
Fuel City Tacos: 801 S. Riverfront Blvd., Dallas, 214-426-0011
Full Circle Tavern: 1319 S. Lamar St., Dallas, 214-208-3435
FUQUA Winery: 3737 Atwell St., Dallas, 214-769-1147
Fuzzy's Taco Shop: most locations, including 6465 E. Mockingbird Lane*, Dallas, 214-370-8226; 4740 W. Mockingbird Lane (near Love Field), Dallas, 214-352-8226; 13881 Midway Road, Suite 105, Farmers Branch, 972-387-8226; 2661 Midway Road, Suite 236, Carrollton, 972-931-8226; 5710 Rufe Snow Drive, North Richland Hills, 817-485-3899; 5125 President George Bush Turnpike, #700, Garland, 972-495-8226; 1288 W. Main St., Suite 117, Lewisville, 972-539-8226; 510 E. Abram St., Arlington, 817-265-8226; 4201 W. Green Oaks Blvd., South Arlington, 817-516-8226; and 115 Industrial St., Denton, 940-380-8226
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; 7205 Bishop Road, Suite E1 (Shops at Legacy), Plano, 469-814-8299; 1512 E. Southlake Blvd., Southlake, 817-778-8846; and 3716 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, 817-886-2327
Gin Mill: 1921 N. Henderson Ave., Dallas, 214-824-3343
Gloria's: 600 N. Bishop Ave.*, Dallas, 214-942-1831; 3715 Greenville Ave.*, Dallas, 214-874-0088; 4140 Lemmon Ave.*, Dallas, 214-521-7576; 3223 Lemmon Ave.* (side patio), Dallas, 214-303-1166; and 2079 Summer Lee Drive (outside fence), Rockwall, 972-772-4088
Good Eats*: 3888 Oak Lawn Ave., Dallas, 214-522-3287
Goodfriend Beer Garden and Burger House: 1154 Peavy Road, Dallas, 214-324-3335
Grease Monkey (side patio): 1253 Main St., Arlington, 817-665-5454
Greek: 1722 Routh St. (One Arts Plaza), Dallas, 214-999-1311
Greenville Avenue Pizza Co.: 1923 Greenville Ave., Dallas, 214-826-5404
Hofmann Hots: 340 Singleton Blvd. (in Trinity Groves), Dallas, 214-760-9977Caves Lounge (inside too, when not crowded): 900 W. Division St., Arlington, 817-460-5510
House 34: 3403 McKinney Ave., Dallas, 972-978-0505
Howard Wang's: 3223 Lemmon Ave., Dallas, 214-954-9558; and 1471 E. Southlake Blvd., Southlake, 817-488-6667
Hunky's*: 4000 Cedar Springs Road, Dallas, 214-522-1212
I Fratelli Pizza: all locations, including 2815 Allen St.*, Dallas, 214-720-0070
Iron Cactus: 1520 Main St., Dallas, 214-749-4766
Irish Rover Pub & Restaurant: 8250 Gaylord Parkway, Frisco, 214-618-6222
It's a Grind Coffee House: 841 N. Tarrant Parkway, #100, Keller, 817-485-0909
J. Black's Feel Good Kitchen & Lounge*: 2409 N. Henderson Ave., Dallas, 214-613-2525
Jakes: 2702 McKinney Ave., Dallas, 214-754-8001; 2422 N. Henderson Ave., Dallas, 214-826-5253; and 5505 Belt Line Road, Dallas, 972-503-5253
Jason's Deli: 5400 E. Mockingbird Lane, Dallas, 214-821-7021
JavaMeUp: 401 Cimarron Trail, Irving, 972-409-6838
Jerry's Wood-Fired Dogs: 6340 Gaston Ave., Dallas, 214-750-7053
Jorge's*: 1722 Routh St. (One Arts Plaza), Dallas, 214-720-2211
July Alley*: 2809 Elm St., Dallas, 214-744-2809
Kampai Sushi & Grill: 4995 Addison Circle, Addison, 972-490-8888
Katy Trail Ice House*: 3127 Routh St., Dallas, 214-468-0600
Ketchup: 3028 N. Hall St., Dallas, 214-922-8222
Kitchen LTO: 3011 Gulden Lane, Suite 108 (in Trinity Groves), Dallas, 214-377-0757
Komali: 4152 Cole Ave., Dallas, 214-252-0200
La Buena Vida Vineyards: 416 E. College St., Grapevine, 817-481-9463
La Calle Doce: 415 W. 12th St., Dallas, 214-941-4304
La Duni: 4620 McKinney Ave., Dallas, 214-520-7300; and 233 Town Place (Village at Fairview), Fairview, 972-549-4069
La Ventana: 1611 McKinney Ave., Dallas, 214-484-6803
Lake House Bar & Grill (winterized): 7510 E. Northwest Highway, Dallas, 214-484-8624
Lalo's Fine Mexican Cuisine: 18484 Preston Road, Dallas, 469-298-3017
Lark on the Park: 2015 Woodall Rodgers Freeway, Dallas, 214-855-5275
Lee Harvey's: This is one of our favorite places to hang out, with live music and fire pits. On Sundays they close the gate to allow off-leash mingling. 1807 Gould St., Dallas, 214-428-1555
Lemon Bar: 5566 Main St., Suite 110, Frisco, 214-618-1888
LightCatcher Winery: 6925 Confederate Park Road/FM1886, Fort Worth, 817-237-2626
Lion & Crown: 5001 Addison Circle, Addison, 972-503-5001
Little Katana: 4527 Travis St., Dallas, 214-443-9600
Little Lilly Sushi: 6100 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, 817-989-8886
Lockhart Smokehouse (if there aren't any tables out front, they'll set one up for you): 400 W. Davis St., Dallas, 214-944-5521
Lola's: 2736 W. Sixth St., Fort Worth, 817-877-0666
Londoner: (lower level) 2817 Greenville Ave., Dallas, 214-823-8580; 14930 Midway Road, Addison, 972-458-2444; and 5454 Main St., Suite 123, Frisco, 214-618-5025
Lost Oak Winery: 2116 FM731, Burleson, 817-426-6625
Lot: Along with a pooch-friendly patio, this spot on the Santa Fe Trail has an off-leash area for four-legged guests. 7530 E. Grand Ave. (at Gaston), Dallas, 214-321-1990
Love Shack: 110 E. Exchange Ave., Fort Worth, 817-740-8812
LUCK: 3011 Gulden Lane, Suite 112 (in Trinity Groves), Dallas, 469-250-0679
Luna de Noche: 2095 Summer Lee Drive, Rockwall, 972-772-8100
Main Street Bistro & Bakery: 316 S. Main St., Grapevine, 817-424-4333; and 215 S. Denton Tap Road, Coppell, 972-745-1300
Malai Thai-Vietnamese Kitchen (upper patio): 3699 McKinney Ave. (West Village), Dallas, 972-591-3387
Mama Mia! Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria: 2935 Elm St., Dallas, 214-744-6262
Mama Pita Mediterranean Grill: 5800 Legacy Drive, Suite C6 (Shops at Legacy), Plano, 972-403-1609
Marie Gabrielle: This 1.5-acre garden oasis is open for breakfast and lunch weekdays. 2728 N. Harwood St., Dallas, 214-871-2097
Martin House Brewing Co. (outside areas): 220 S. Sylvania Ave., Suite 209, Fort Worth, 817-222-0177
Max n Cheese: 305 W. FM1382, Suite K1 (Uptown Village), Cedar Hill, 972-291-1500
MAX's Wine Dive: 3600 McKinney Ave. (West Village), Dallas, 214-559-3483
McKinney Avenue Tavern: 2822 McKinney Ave., Dallas, 214-969-1984
Mercat Bistro: 2501 N. Harwood St., Dallas, 214-953-0917
Mercury Chop House: 301 Main St. (Sundance Square), Fort Worth, 817-336-4129
Mi Cocina: 3699 McKinney Ave.* (West Village), Dallas, 469-533-5663; 6332 La Vista Drive, Dallas, 214-824-6246; and 77 Highland Park Village, Dallas, 214-521-6426
Momo's Italian Restaurant: 2800 Routh St., #165 (the Quadrangle), 214-521-3009
Monkey King Noodle Co.: Dogs are welcome at their sidewalk tables and on their rooftop patio too (if you can handle a spiral staircase). 3014 Main St., Dallas, 469-206-3658
Mooyah Burgers & Fries: 190 E. Stacy Road, Suite 1714 (Village at Allen), Allen, 972-678-2940
Mudsmith: 2114 Greenville Ave., Dallas, 214-370-9535
Mutts Canine Cantina: Pooches can play in their off-leash dog park, which has full-time attendants and separate areas for small and large dogs, or order off the doggy menu while on leash on the patio. 2889 Cityplace W. Blvd. (at Oak Grove Avenue), Dallas, 214-377-8723
Neo Pizza Napoletana: 2340 Victory Park Lane, Dallas, 214-522-9898
Nodding Donkey: 2900 Thomas Ave., Dallas, 214-239-1990; and 5600 SMU Blvd., Suite 120, Dallas, 214-347-7182
Nosh: 4216 Oak Lawn Ave., Dallas, 214-528-9400
Nova (winterized): 1417 W. Davis St., Dallas, 214-484-7123
Oak Lawn Coffee*: 2720 Oak Lawn Ave., Dallas, 214-219-5511
Oak St. Drafthouse: 308 E. Oak St., Denton, 940-435-0404
Oak St. Pie & Candy Co.: 110 N. Oak St., Roanoke, 817-490-0994
Oddfellows: 316 W. Seventh St., Dallas, 214-944-5958
Off the Bone Barbeque: 1734 S. Lamar St., Dallas, 214-565-9551
Off-Site Kitchen: 2226 Irving Blvd., Dallas, 214-741-2226
Ojeda's (if a table isn't ready, they'll set one up for you): 4617 Maple Ave., Dallas, 214-528-8383
Old World Sausage Co. (table outside door): 1010 S. Pearl St. (Shed 2 at the Dallas Farmers Market), Dallas, 214-760-9000
Oliver's Eatery: 4727 Frankford Road, Dallas, 972-818-5445
On the Border*: 3130 Knox St., Dallas, 214-528-5900
Opening Bell Coffee (winterized): 1409 S. Lamar St., Dallas, 214-565-0383
OT Tavern: 3606 Greenville Ave., Dallas, 864-517-9393
Ozzie Rabbit Lodge: 6463 E. Lancaster Ave., Fort Worth, 817-446-9010
Palio's Pizza Cafe: 4855 Bryant Irvin Road, Fort Worth, 817-294-7254; 2200 N. Highway 157, Mansfield, 817-453-4992; and 460 Keller Parkway, Keller, 817-431-2344
Pantry: 214 E. Louisiana St., McKinney, 972-542-2411
Parigi (reservations recommended)*: 3311 Oak Lawn Ave., Dallas, 214-521-0295
Patrizio: 25 Highland Park Village, Dallas, 214-522-7878
Pearl Cup: 2701 Custer Parkway, Suite 917, Richardson
Penne Pomodoro: 6815 Snider Plaza, Dallas, 214-373-9911; and 11661 Preston Road*, Dallas, 214-368-3100
People's Last Stand: 5319 E. Mockingbird Lane, Suite 210 (Mockingbird Station), Dallas, 214-370-8755
PhD: 1300 W. Davis St., Dallas, 214-942-0288
Pho Colonial: 1623 Main St., Dallas, 214-748-0746
Pinkberry: 3839 McKinney Ave., Dallas, 214-526-3100
Polk-A-Dot Bakery: 15615 Quorum Drive, Addison, 972-387-2253
Pooch Patio: 3811 Fairmount St., Dallas, 214-252-1550
Pop Diner: 3600 McKinney Ave. (West Village), Dallas, 214-599-8980
Porch: 2912 N. Henderson Ave., Dallas, 214-828-2916
Qariah: 1811 Greenville Ave., Dallas, 214-826-4444
Quarter: 15201 Addison Road, Addison, 972-788-1919
Quarter Bar: 3301 McKinney Ave., Dallas, 214-754-4940
Rafa's Café Mexicano*: 5617 W. Lovers Lane, Dallas, 214-357-2080
Red Dog Right: 3311 E. State Highway 114, Southlake, 817-289-7444
Reno's Chop Shop Saloon*: 210 N. Crowdus St., Dallas, 214-744-1200
Resto Gastro Bistro: 3011 Gulden Lane, Suite 104 (in Trinity Groves), Dallas, 214-584-6747
Rise No. 1* (winterized): 5360 W. Lovers Lane, Dallas, 214-366-9900
RJ Mexican Cuisine: 1701 N. Market St., Dallas, 214-744-1420
Rodeo Goat: 2836 Bledsoe St., Fort Worth, 817-877-4628
Rocco's Pizza & Pasta: 2717 Howell St., Dallas, 214-871-9207
Rockfish Seafood Grill: 5331 E. Mockingbird Lane (Mockingbird Station), Dallas, 214-823-8444
Rudy's Bar-B-Q (outside picnic tables): 1790 N. Central Expressway, Allen, 214-383-5353; 451 E. Interstate 20, Arlington, 817-465-7839; and 520 Interstate 35 Frontage Road, Denton, 940-484-7839
Russo's Coal-Fired Italian Kitchen: 700 E. Campbell Road, Richardson, 972-235-7992
Rusty Taco: 4802 Greenville Ave., Dallas, 214-613-0508
Saffron House: 5100 Belt Line Road (Village on the Parkway), Dallas, 972-239-1800
Saint Ann: 2501 N. Harwood St., Dallas, 214-782-9807
St. Pete's Dancing Marlin*: 2730 Commerce St., Dallas, 214-698-1511
Sammy's Bar-B-Q: 2126 Leonard St., Dallas, 214-880-9064
Samson's Gourmet Hot Dogs: 2615 Oak Lawn Ave., Dallas, 214-468-4278
San Francisco Rose* (winterized): 3024 Greenville Ave., Dallas, 214-826-2020
Savor/Relish: 2000 Woodall Rodgers Freeway (in Klyde Warren Park), Dallas, 214-306-5597
Serious Pizza: 2807 Elm St., Dallas, 214-761-9999
Shady's Burger Joint: 2701 Custer Parkway, Suite 915, Richardson, 214-484-2689
Shaw's Patio Bar & Grill: Four-legged diners on their two patios always receive water and treats, and every Wednesday they host Dinner With the Dogs, featuring free commemorative bandannas for the pooches and a special hot dog menu for their companions from 4 p.m. to close. 1051 W. Magnolia Ave., Fort Worth, 817-926-2116
Shell Shack: 2916 McKinney Ave., Dallas, 877-434-1411
Smiling Moose Deli: 441 Spaniolo Drive, Arlington, 817-277-3354
Snug on the Square: 109 N. Kentucky St., McKinney, 972-548-7684
Sol Irlandes (sidewalk tables only): 1525 Main St., Dallas, 214-744-9400
Souk: 3011 Gulden Lane, Suite 114 (in Trinity Groves), Dallas, 469-458-2233
Spiral Diner: 1314 W. Magnolia Ave., Fort Worth, 817-332-8834
Spoons Garage: 100 E. Louisiana St., McKinney, 972-548-6900
Sprinkles Cupcakes: They have doggy cupcakes (including in their ATM 24/7) and pooch-friendly benches outside. 4020 Villanova Drive, in the Plaza at Preston Center (the southeast corner of Northwest Highway and Preston Road), Dallas, 214-369-0004
Square One Sidewalk Cafe: 136 W. Main St., Lewisville, 972-221-8200
Stackhouse: 2917 Gaston Ave., Dallas, 214-828-1330
Starbucks: many locations, including 2801 Allen St.*, 3699 McKinney Ave.*, 6312 La Vista Drive, 9440 Garland Road* and 5350 W. Lovers Lane*, all in Dallas
Start*: 4814 Greenville Ave., Dallas, 214-265-1411
State & Allen Lounge* (winterized): 2400 Allen St., Dallas, 214-239-1990
Stoneleigh P: 2926 Maple Ave., Dallas, 214-871-2346
Strangeways: 2429 N. Fitzhugh Ave., Dallas, 214-823-7800
Sundown at Granada (winterized): 3520 Greenville Ave., Dallas, 214-823-8305
Sushi Axiom: 2323 N. Henderson, Dallas, 214-828-2288
Sweetwater Grill & Tavern (winterized): 115 S. Elm St., Denton, 940-484-2888
T&P Tavern (winterized): 221 W. Lancaster Ave., Fort Worth, 817-885-8878
Taco Diner*: 3699 McKinney Ave. (West Village), Dallas, 214-521-3669
Tacos Y Mas: 5419 Ross Ave., Dallas, 214-824-8079
Tate's: 2723 McKinney Ave., Dallas, 214-954-4141
Taverna (winterized): 3312 Knox St., Dallas, 214-520-9933
TCBY Frozen Yogurt/Subway*: 6402 E. Mockingbird Lane, Dallas, 214-821-5757
Ten Bells Tavern: 232 W. Seventh St., Dallas, 214-943-2677
Texas Land & Cattle Steak House: 3130 Lemmon Ave., Dallas, 214-526-4664
TGI Friday's: 1713 N. Market St., Dallas, 214-744-2936
303 Bar & Grill: 303 W. Davis St., Dallas, 214-942-3030
Three Sheets: 3113 Ross Ave., Dallas, 214-823-3113
Tierney's Cafe & Tavern: 208 E. Main St., Lewisville, 972-353-2109
Times Ten Cellars: 6324 Prospect Ave., Dallas, 214-824-9463
TJ's Seafood Market & Grill: 4212 Oak Lawn Ave., Dallas, 214-219-3474
TMC's Patio: 3903 Cedar Springs Road, Dallas, 214-521-4205
Torchy's Tacos: 5600 SMU Blvd., Dallas, 972-993-8226; and 5921 Forest Lane, Dallas, 972-720-9200
Toulouse Cafè and Bar (winterized): 3314 Knox St., Dallas, 214-520-8999
Trinity Hall: 5321 E. Mockingbird Lane, Suite 250 (Mockingbird Station), Dallas, 214-887-3600
Trios Grill: 316 Cooper St., Cedar Hill, 972-293-3535
Truck Yard: 5624 Sears St., Dallas, 469-500-0139
20 Feet Seafood Joint: 1160 Peavy Road, Dallas, 972-707-7442
Twisted Root Burger Co.: 2615 Commerce St., Dallas, 214-741-7668; 5609 SMU Blvd., Suite 102, Dallas, 214-361-2910; 730 E. Campbell Road, Suite 330, Richardson, 214-570-9999; 101 S. Oak St., Roanoke, 817-490-6628; and 232 Town Place (Village at Fairview), Fairview, 972-886-4045
II Brothers Grill & Bar: 8308 Preston Road, Suite 198, Plano, 972-712-8308; and 9101 Preston Road, Frisco, 214-387-0807
Two Corks and a Bottle: 2800 Routh St. (Quadrangle), Suite 140, Dallas, 214-871-9463
T/X Bar: 2927 Maple Ave. (in the Stoneleigh Hotel), Dallas, 800-921-8498
Underpass: 650 S. Exposition Ave., Dallas, 214-242-8468
Union Bear: 3699 McKinney Ave. (West Village), Dallas, 214-245-5330
Uptown Pub*: 3605 McKinney Ave., Dallas, 214-522-5100
Urban Eatz: 1811 N. Greenville Ave., #100, Richardson, 972-470-9700
Urban Taco: 3411 McKinney Ave, Dallas, 214-922-7080; and 5331 E. Mockingbird Lane, Suite 125 (Mockingbird Station), Dallas, 214-823-4723
Urban Vines Wine Bistro: 9219 Garland Road, Dallas, 214-328-9463
Velvet Taco: 3012 N. Henderson Ave., Dallas, 214-823-8358
Veritas Wine Room: 2323 N. Henderson Ave., Suite 103, Dallas, 214-841-9463
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
Village Kitchen: 33 Highland Park Village, Dallas, 214-522-6035
Vino 100*: 2909 McKinney Ave., Dallas, 214-969-9463
W Hotel's Living Room Bar: 2440 Victory Park Lane, Dallas, 214-397-4100
Waldron Lodge: 408 W. Seventh St., Dallas, 214-948-3740
Wales Manor Vineyard & Winery (except concerts): 4488 County Road 408, McKinney, 972-542-0417
Whitehall Exchange: 500 N. Bishop Ave., Dallas, 214-946-3900
Wild About Harry's: 3113 Knox St., Dallas, 214-520-3113
Wild Salsa: 1800 Main St., Dallas, 214-741-9453
Windmill Lounge: 5320 Maple Ave., Dallas, 214-443-7818
Woodlands* (side patio): 6073 Forest Lane, Dallas, 972-239-2024
Woodshed Smokehouse: 3201 Riverfront Drive, Fort Worth, 817-877-4545
World of Beer: 5600 SMU Blvd., Dallas, 469-310-0412; and 5005 S. Cooper St., Arlington, 817-471-1101
Ye Olde Bull and Bush (inside too): 2300 Montgomery St., Fort Worth, 817-731-9206
Y.O. Ranch Steakhouse*: Along with plenty of prime cuts, this West End spot has bones (while they last) and treats for its four-legged customers. 702 Ross Ave., Dallas, 214-744-3287
Zoli's NY Pizza: 202 W. Davis St., Dallas, 214-942-9654
Zuzu*: 4140 Abrams Road, Dallas, 214-828-2231
Other dog-friendly businesses
Academy Sports + Outdoors: some locations, including 4045 N. Central Expressway (south of Spring Creek Parkway), Plano, 972-633-4100
All Around Feed & Vet: 607 E. Bells Blvd., Bells, 903-965-7770
All Fur Fun Training and Event Center: 15559 Wright Brothers Drive, Addison, 469-208-8555
Alternative Furnishings: 105 W. Louisiana St., McKinney, 972-547-0721
American National Bank of Texas: Their tellers, inside as well as in the drive-through, always have treats — biscuits for canine customers, lollipops for humans. 2703 Oak Lawn Ave., Dallas, 214-224-7300
Anthropologie: most locations, including 100 Highland Park Village, Dallas, 214-219-4510; 902 Market St., #P-500 (Watters Creek), Allen, 214-383-1140; 266 Grand Ave., #3D, Southlake, 817-310-6404; and 1540 S. University Drive, Fort Worth, 817-870-1842
Arabella's: 114 E. Louisiana St., McKinney, 972-562-0607
Ark Country Store: 209 S. Highway 77, Waxahachie, 972-937-8860
Artisan's Collective: 410 N. Bishop Ave., Dallas, 214-356-0818
Backwoods: 2727 W. Seventh St., Fort Worth, 817-332-2423
Bark Avenue Market & Bakery: 5615 Colleyville Blvd., Suite 230, Colleyville, 817-656-2275
Bass Pro Shops: 5001 Bass Pro Drive, Garland, 469-221-2600
Beading Dreams: 5629 W. Lovers Lane, Dallas, 214-366-1112
Belmont Hotel: 901 Fort Worth Ave., Dallas, 214-393-2300
Bill's Records: 1317 S. Lamar St., Dallas, 214-421-1500
Blissful Bark Dog Wash: 2701 Cross Timbers Road, Suite 214, Flower Mound, 972-539-6047
Book Gallery: 207 N. Tennessee St., McKinney, 972-562-0533
Brazos Drive-in Theatre: 1800 W. Pearl St., Granbury, 817-573-1311
Brumley Gardens: 10540 Church Road, Dallas, 214-343-4900; and 700 W. Davis St., Dallas, 214-942-0794
Calloway's Nursery: all locations
Camping World: 10100 South Freeway, Fort Worth, 817-568-1991
Canine Cookie Co.: This bakery/boutique hosts yappy hours with complimentary drinks and appetizers from 6 to 8 p.m. on the first and third Friday of every month. 207 E. Louisiana St., McKinney, 214-769-4886
Car Spa: 5028 W. Park Blvd., Plano, 972-407-9648
CD Source: 5500 Greenville Ave., Dallas, 214-890-7614
Chase Hall: 205 E. Virginia St., McKinney, 972-548-1344
Christian Louboutin: 27 Highland Park Village, Dallas, 214-780-0833
City Pet Supply: 2720 Oak Lawn Ave., Dallas, 214-252-9973
Cole Haan: 16 Highland Park Village, Dallas, 214-522-5396
Cordell Farm & Ranch Store: 701 E. Mulberry St., Kaufman, 972-932-2164
Cotton Hearts: 103 E. Virginia St., #102, McKinney, 972-562-9006
Coyote Drive-In: 223 N.E. Fourth St., Fort Worth, 817-668-5665, coyotetheaters.com
Crate & Barrel (must be carried): 3104 Knox St., Dallas, 214-219-1500
DallasDogLife.com (site for area dog lovers)
Dallas Harley-Davidson: 1334 W. Centerville Road, Garland, 972-200-1664
Dallas Pinup: 2928 Main St., Dallas, 214-741-4206
D&L Farm and Home/AgMart: all locations (Aubrey, Celina, Denton, Gainesville, McKinney and Sanger), dandlfarmandhome.com
Dee's Doggie Den: 6444 E. Mockingbird Lane, Dallas, 214-823-1441
Dirt: 417 N. Bishop Ave., Dallas, 214-242-9533
Dirty Dawgz: all locations
Ditto Boutique: 6465 E. Mockingbird Lane, #362, Dallas, 214-370-4444
Dogs Rule Resort: 2501 Pecan St., Carrollton, 972-306-3647
Dolly Python: 1916 N. Haskell Ave., Dallas, 214-887-3434
Doors 4 Pets and People: 2540 King Arthur Blvd., #114 (Village Shops at Castle Hills), Lewisville, 972-420-4273
Downtown Pawz: 1623 Main St., Suite 106, Dallas, 214-760-7299
Eagle Hardware Farm & Ranch: 4757 Highway 276 W., Royse City, 972-635-7878
Elizabeth Dryden: This pet portrait artist is offering a 20 percent discount for Dog About Town readers. www.elizabethdryden.com
Elliott's Hardware: 5439 Denton Drive, Dallas, 214-634-9900; and 116 E. Kearney St., Mesquite, 214-324-5087
Epiphany: 412 N. Bishop Ave. (for women), Dallas, 214-946-4411; and 413 N. Bishop Ave. (for men), Dallas, 214-946-4413
Factory Girl: 2923 Canton St., Dallas, 214-980-8484
Fête-ish: 322 W. Seventh St., Dallas, 214-948-9874
First Community Bank: Their lobbies feature a wall of photos of four-legged visitors, who are welcomed with a water bowl and treats. And they offer free Bark and Meow Accounts, which encourage customers to save for their pet's future. 4135 Belt Line Road, Addison, 972-788-0304; 7995 LBJ Freeway, Dallas, 972-407-5430; and 1755 N. Collins Blvd., Richardson, 972-437-2888
Five and Ten: 60 Highland Park Village, Dallas, 214-252-0510
Forty Five Ten: 4510 McKinney Ave., Dallas, 214-559-4510
Forney Feed Store: 12583 Reeder Road, Forney, 972-552-9972
Frank Kent Honda: Your pooch can ride along at this dealership, which has a 1.5-acre dog park and treats for four-legged visitors. 3400 W. Loop 820 S., Fort Worth, 800-952-5513
Frisco Mercantile: 8980 Preston Road, Frisco, 972-712-7300
Froggie's 5&10: 3211 Knox St., Dallas, 214-522-5867
Gallery (must be carried): 110 N. Tennessee St., McKinney, 972-548-8779
Galaxy Drive-In Theatre: 5301 N. Interstate 45, Garrett (near Ennis), 972-875-5505 or galaxydriveintheatre.com
Gap: 3699 McKinney Ave. (West Village), Dallas, 214-520-1843
Gecko Hardware: 10233 E. Northwest Highway, #409 (in Northlake Shopping Center), Dallas, 214-343-1971
Glazed Donut Works (late-night window): 2644 Elm St., Dallas, 214-741-2275
Goody Goody Liquor: all locations, and their Upper Greenville store has treats for four-legged shoppers
Grand Hotel: 114 W. Louisiana St., McKinney, 214-726-9250
Gray Living: 113 N. Kentucky St., Suite 102, McKinney, 972-542-0033
Green Pet: 315 N. Bishop Ave., Dallas, 214-942-6042
Gypsy Wagon: 2928 N. Henderson Ave., Dallas, 214-370-8010
Half Price Books: all locations
Happiness Is … Quilting!: 217 N. Kentucky St., McKinney, 972-542-8839
Harbor Freight Tools: some locations, including 6508 Skillman St., Dallas, 214-221-3064
Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Dallas Park Central (up to 80 pounds): 7880 Alpha Road, Dallas, 972-391-0000
Home Depot: some locations
Homepieces: 203-A E. Virginia St., McKinney, 972-542-6191
Hotel Lumen: Overseen by their four-legged director of pet relations, accommodations include use of a plush bed, a toy and other special amenities, and they don't have size/number limits or charge an extra fee. 6101 Hillcrest Ave., Dallas, 214-219-2400
Hotel Palomar: 5300 E. Mockingbird Lane, Dallas, 214-520-7969
Jacksons Home & Garden: 6950 Lemmon Ave., Dallas, 214-350-9200
James Perse: 40 Highland Park Village, Dallas, 214-379-2144
Jenny Lynn's (must be carried): 221 E. Louisiana St., McKinney, 972-542-7124
Joule: 1530 Main St., Dallas, 214-748-1300
Kate Spade: 3120 Knox St., Dallas, 214-520-6704
Kick Up Your Heels: 102 N. Tennessee St., McKinney, 972-542-7455
Kiehl's: We're big fans of their pooch grooming products, including the Spray-N-Play Cleansing Spritz, and they have treats for four-legged shoppers. 80 Highland Park Village, Dallas, 214-559-0700
Kiez: 415 N. Bishop Ave., Dallas, 214-943-7627
Kinder Kritter: 8928 Garland Road, Dallas, 214-321-3939
Kindred Spirits: 6448 E. Mockingbird Lane, Dallas, 214-823-9452
Kwik Kar: 6065 E. Mockingbird Lane, Dallas, 214-824-5545
L. Bartlett: 3699 McKinney Ave. (West Village), Dallas, 214-521-3500
LAFCO: 66 Highland Park Village, Dallas, 214-522-8880
Lamps Plus: 3319 Knox St., Dallas, 214-520-2995
Laughing Willow: 405 N. Bishop Ave., Dallas, 214-944-3995
Lights Fantastic: 4645 Greenville Ave., Dallas, 214-369-1101
Lost Antiques: 1201 N. Riverfront Blvd., Dallas, 214-741-4411
Lowe's: some locations
Lucky Dog Barkery: 8320 Preston Center Plaza, Dallas, 214-368-6000
Lucky Dog Books: 10801 Garland Road, Dallas, 214-827-4860; and 633 W. Davis St., Dallas, 214-941-2665
Lululemon: most locations, including 3201 Knox St., Dallas, 214-443-0438; 11350 N. Dallas Parkway (in the Galleria, so they must be carried), 972-385-2316; and 1540 S. University Drive in Fort Worth, 817-882-8075
Main Street Magic & Fun Co.: 211 N. Tennessee St., McKinney, 972-542-5010
Mansfield Feed Mill: 115 Depot St., Mansfield, 817-473-1137
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
Master Made Feeds: 2410 N. Belt Line Road, across from Lone Star Park, Grand Prairie, 972-237-1900
Michael's: some locations, including 5301 Belt Line Road (must ride in cart) and 5500 Greenville Ave., both in Dallas
Mister Tuxedo: 6625 Snider Plaza, Dallas, 214-363-1871
Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams: 4519 McKinney Ave., Dallas, 214-753-8700
M.L. Leddy's: 2455 N. Main St. in the Fort Worth Stockyards. 817-624-3149
MorningStar Treasures: 208 E. Louisiana St., McKinney, 214-726-0797
Neighborhood Design Bar: 411 N. Bishop Ave., Dallas, 214-943-5650
Neiman Marcus: 1618 Main St., Dallas, 214-741-6911
Nicole Kwon: 3699 McKinney Ave. (West Village), Dallas, 214-526-7000
Nuvo: 3311 Oak Lawn Ave., Dallas, 214-522-6886
Odyssey Pets: 17194 Preston Road, Suite 131, Dallas, 972-407-1166
Original Octane: 4539 Travis St., Dallas, 214-522-5900
Orisons: 113 E. Virginia St., McKinney, 972-562-7077
Orisons Fine Art & Framing: 110 E. Louisiana St., McKinney, 972-529-1441
Orvis: 8300 Preston Road, Dallas, 214-265-1600; and 2412 Preston Road, Suite 200, Plano, 972-596-7529
Paperbacks Plus: 108 E. Davis St., Mesquite, 972-285-8661
Pappy's Pet Lodge: all locations
Paw Depot: 8795 Preston Trace Blvd., Frisco, 888-477-9997
Paws Dog Barkery: 3131 Custer Road, Suite 130, Plano, 972-758-5360; and 4760 Preston Road, Suite 248, Frisco, 214-705-1790
Petco: all locations
Petropolitan: 408 S. Harwood St., Dallas, 214-741-4100
PetSmart: all locations
Pet Supplies Plus: all locations
Photographs Do Not Bend Gallery: 1202 Dragon St., Suite 103, Dallas, 214-969-1852
Pieces Clothing & Accessories: 6723 Snider Plaza, Dallas, 214-265-7802
Plum Creek Primitives: 200 E. Louisiana St., McKinney, 972-542-8485
Pottery Barn: 3212 Knox St., Dallas, 214-252-9106
Premiere Video: 5400 E. Mockingbird Lane, Dallas, 214-827-8969
Pumps: 103 E. Virginia St., Suite 101, McKinney, 972-562-4555
Random: 6465 E. Mockingbird Lane, #366, Dallas, 214-827-9499
Redenta's Garden: 2001 Skillman St., Dallas, 214-823-9421; and 5111 W. Arkansas Lane, Arlington, 817-451-2149
Restoration Hardware: 3133 Knox St., Dallas, 214-520-7255
Richardson Bike Mart: all locations (Richardson, Dallas, Frisco), bikemart.com
Roach Feed & Seed: 409 Main St., Garland, 972-276-5962
Rohde's Nursery and Nature Store: 1651 Wall St., Garland, 972-864-1934
Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek: 2821 Turtle Creek Blvd., Dallas, 214-559-2100
Russell Feed & Supply (all pets welcome): all locations (Fort Worth, Benbrook, Azle, Crowley, Haltom City and Saginaw), russellfeedandsupply.com
Scoop NYC: 44 Highland Park Village, Dallas, 214-521-1900
Second Chance Treasures: This resale shop is doubly dog-friendly: Pooches are welcome, and it raises money for East Lake Pet Orphanage. 10101 Garland Road, Dallas, 214-660-9696
Seconds & Surplus: 909 Regal Row, Dallas, 214-637-3131; 2725 S. State Highway 360, Grand Prairie, 469-263-1111; and 124 E. Arapaho Road, Richardson, 214-239-3131
ShoScape Wholesale Nursery (open to the public): 1901 Holford Road, Garland, 972-414-3200
Sigel's: 5757 Greenville Ave., Dallas, 214-739-4012; and 3209 N. Fitzhugh Ave., Dallas, 214-635-3162
Simply Austin Furniture: 401 N. Bishop Ave., Dallas, 469-401-2021
Skibell Fine Jewelry: Check out their dog charms while you're there. 8411 Preston Road, Dallas, 1-800-214-4086
Smitten (must be carried): 203A E. Virginia St., McKinney, 972-529-6994
Society: 403 N. Bishop Ave., Dallas, 214-942-4600
Southland Farm Store: 5855 Maple Ave., Dallas, 214-350-7881
Sparkle Brite Pool Supplies: They have treats for four-legged customers. 7000 Independence Parkway, Plano, 972-491-9836
Special Things: 100 W. Virginia St., McKinney, 972-548-8311
Stanley Korshak: 500 Crescent Court, Dallas, 214-871-3600
Stella McCartney: 18 Highland Park Village, Dallas, 214-780-0469
Stonewood Creators: 108 W. Virginia St., McKinney, 972-880-1609
Strut: 408 N. Bishop Ave., #101, Dallas, 214-361-8519; and 4348 W. Lovers Lane, Dallas, 214-361-8519
Subtly Southwest: You can have a matching belt and collar set made at this shop specializing in silver and leather accessories. 2750 S. Central Expressway, #106, McKinney, 214-592-9800
Swanky Boutique: 116 N. Tennessee St., #101, McKinney, 972-548-9622
Talulah Belle: 2011 Abrams Road, Dallas, 214-821-1927
Three Dog Bakery: 1251 E. Southlake Blvd., Southlake, 817-310-3364; and 5960 W. Parker Road, Plano, 972-473-2275
Tractor Supply Co.: all locations, tractorsupply.com
Trenz Gallery: 1315 E. Levee St., Dallas, 214-749-4798
Trina Turk: 93 Highland Park Village, Dallas, 972-201-3330
Trinity Gardens: 690 S. Highway 5 (one mile north of Stacy Road), Fairview, 469-742-0600
Tuesday Morning: some locations, including 14303 Inwood Road, Farmers Branch, 972-991-1905
Upper Paw: 2809 Commerce St., Dallas, 214-760-9991
Uptown: 102 E. Louisiana St., McKinney, 972-562-0303
Urban Outfitters: 5331 E. Mockingbird Lane, Suite 190 (Mockingbird Station), Dallas, 214-821-4371; and 2735 W. Seventh St., Fort Worth, 817-334-0314
Vince: 94 Highland Park Village, Dallas, 214-559-0033
W Hotel (40 pounds or less): 2440 Victory Park Lane, Dallas, 214-397-4100
Wag: 1005 Foch St., Fort Worth, 817-877-4924
Walden Farm & Ranch Supply: all locations (Millsap, Mineral Wells, Weatherford), waldenfarmandranch.com
We Are 1976: 1902 N. Henderson Ave., Dallas, 214-821-1976; and 313 N. Bishop Ave., Dallas, 469-248-2457
Wells Brothers Farm Store: 5001 K Ave., Plano, 972-424-8516
Whole Earth Provision Co.: 5400 E. Mockingbird Lane, Dallas, 214-824-7444; 11700 Preston Road, Dallas, 972-861-5700; and 321 State St., Southlake, 817-442-9132
Wooden House: 159 Pittsburg St., Dallas, 214-823-0002
Woof! Cool Stuff for Dogs: 2001 Coit Road, Plano, 972-964-5164
Woof Gang Bakery: 18208 Preston Road, Suite D15, Dallas, 972-985-9663; and 9147 Blvd. 26, Suite 490, North Richland Hills, 817-581-7038
Wüf Pet Resort & Spa: 3417 E. John Carpenter Freeway, Irving, 972-785-2983
Wyndham Dallas Suites — Park Central (up to 40 pounds): 7800 Alpha Road, Dallas, 972-233-7600
Xstream AutoClean Complete (inside too): all locations, including 6060 Alexis Drive, Dallas, 972-960-2896; and 6312 Preston Road, Plano, 972-618-9800
Zola's Everyday Vintage: 414 N. Bishop Ave., Dallas, 214-943-6643
Dog-friendly attractions
A.W. Perry Homestead Museum (outside areas): 1509 N. Perry Road, Carrollton, 972-466-6380
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 Eno's Pizza Tavern, Gloria's, Oddfellows, Waldron Lodge, Whitehall Exchange, Chan Thai, 303 Bar & Grill, Espumoso Caffé, Ten Bells Tavern, Zoli's NY Pizza and Bolsa — check out the stores, many of which allow four-legged shoppers, too. You'll find great gifts at Artisan's Collective, Fête-ish, We Are 1976, Neighborhood Design Bar and Kiez, flowers at Dirt and things to wear at Epiphany (both the men's and women's stores), Zola's Everyday Vintage, Strut and the Laughing Willow. And make sure you stop by 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.
Cedar Ridge Preserve: 7171 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, audubondallas.org
Central Dog Park at Central Christian Church: 4711 Westside Drive, Dallas, cccdt.org
Chestnut Square Historic Village (outside areas): On Saturday mornings you can pick up homemade dog treats at their farmers market (third Saturday of the month during the winter). 315 S. Chestnut St., McKinney, chestnutsquare.org
Coppell Farmers Market: Saturdays, switching from weekly to the second and fourth Saturdays of the month during winter, from 8 a.m. to sellout (usually between noon and 1) at Burns Street and South Coppell Road, coppellfarmersmarket.org
Dallas Farmers Market (except Shed 2): Daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., with more vendors on the weekends, at 1010 S. Pearl Expressway, Dallas. dallasfarmersmarket.org
Dallas Heritage Village: This is a great place to go for a walk. We recommend bringing a bowl (the park has drinking fountains). 1515 S. Harwood St., Dallas, 214-421-5141
DFW Elite Toy Museum: Admission is free at this museum, which includes dog collectibles. 5940 Eden Drive, Haltom City, 817-834-3625, dfwelitetoymuseum.com
Dinosaur World: This attraction featuring more than 100 life-size dinosaur models is next to Dinosaur Valley State Park, which also welcomes leashed dogs. 1058 Park Road 59, Glen Rose, 254-898-1526
Downtown McKinney (details for each above): Many of the businesses on the courthouse square welcome dogs, including Alternative Furnishings, Arabella's, the Book Gallery, Cadillac Pizza Pub, Canine Cookie Co., Chase Hall, Churchill's (outside fence), Cotton Hearts, Grand Hotel, Gray Living, Happiness Is … Quilting!, Homepieces, Jenny Lynn's (must be carried), Kick Up Your Heels, Main Street Magic & Fun Co., MorningStar Treasures, Orisons, Orisons Fine Art & Framing, the Pantry, Plum Creek Primitives, Pumps, Smitten (must be carried), Snug on the Square, Special Things, Spoons Garage, Stonewood Creators, Swanky Boutique and Uptown. Also check out nearby Chestnut Square Historic Village or one of the square's frequent events, including Second Saturdays, which feature wine, music and shopping until 10 p.m.; and the Krewe of Barkus parade in the spring. For a schedule, go to www.downtownmckinney.com.
Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge: 9601 Fossil Ridge Road, Fort Worth, 817-392-7410
Fort Worth Stockyards: Doggies are welcome throughout, including on the tours and at the cattle drives. You can also eat on Love Shack's patio and shop at M.L. Leddy's (details for both above). Main Street and Exchange Avenue, Fort Worth, fortworthstockyards.org
Four Seasons Markets: Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 677 W. Campbell Road in Richardson, fourseasonsmarkets.com
Heritage Farmstead Museum (outside areas): 1900 W. 15th St., Plano, 972-881-0140
Klyde Warren Park: This urban oasis features a dog park, food trucks and lots of activities, including free obedience classes. Over Woodall Rodgers Freeway, between Pearl and St. Paul streets, Dallas, klydewarrenpark.org
Main Street Garden: This downtown spot includes a cafe and doggy playground. At Main and St. Paul, Dallas
McKinney Avenue Trolley: McKinney Avenue, Dallas, 214-855-0006
Northstar Carriage: West End area, Dallas, 214-441-9996
One Arts Plaza: Featuring a stunning fountain, restaurants with patios (Fedora, Jorge's and the Greek — details above) and regular events and entertainment, this is a terrific place to spend an evening. At Flora and Routh, overlooking the Dallas Arts District. artsplazaevents.com
Penn Farm Agricultural History Center: This preserved farmstead is in Cedar Hill State Park. 1570 FM1382, Cedar Hill, 972-291-3900
Pioneer Plaza: Young and Griffin streets, Dallas
Rafter J Cowboy Church: Their services, at 10 a.m. Sundays in a covered riding arena, are interdenominational and welcome newcomers, including the four-legged and those who have never ridden a horse. Dogs must be leashed and well-behaved. 10701 County Road 305 in Terrell (off State Highway 148 and Interstate 20, about 30 minutes from Dallas). 972-872-5132. rafterjcowboychurch.org
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
Southfork Ranch: 3700 Hogge Road, Parker, 972-442-7800
TopGolf: 8787 Park Lane*, Dallas, 214-341-9600; 1500 Andrews Parkway, Allen, 469-675-9730; and 3760 Blair Oaks Drive, The Colony, 469-213-5204
Trinity Groves: Pooches are welcome on the patios at Casa Rubia, Chino Chinatown, Hofmann Hots, Kitchen LTO, LUCK, Resto Gastro Bistro and Souk in this complex at the foot of the new Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge. Singleton Boulevard and Gulden. trinitygroves.com


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Feb. 7, 2013 — Cognitive decline in old age is linked to decreasing production of new neurons. Scientists from the German Cancer Research Center have discovered in mice that significantly more neurons are generated in the brains of older animals if a signaling molecule called Dickkopf-1 is turned off. In tests for spatial orientation and memory, mice in advanced adult age whose Dickkopf gene had been silenced reached an equal mental performance as young animals.
The hippocampus — a structure of the brain whose shape resembles that of a seahorse — is also called the "gateway" to memory. This is where information is stored and retrieved. Its performance relies on new neurons being continually formed in the hippocampus over the entire lifetime. "However, in old age, production of new neurons dramatically decreases. This is considered to be among the causes of declining memory and learning ability," Prof. Dr. Ana Martin-Villalba, a neuroscientist, explains.
Martin-Villalba, who heads a research department at the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), and her team are trying to find the molecular causes for this decrease in new neuron production (neurogenesis). Neural stem cells in the hippocampus are responsible for continuous supply of new neurons. Specific molecules in the immediate environment of these stem cells determine their fate: They may remain dormant, renew themselves, or differentiate into one of two types of specialized brain cells, astrocytes or neurons. One of these factors is the Wnt signaling molecule, which promotes the formation of young neurons. However, its molecular counterpart, called Dickkopf-1, can prevent this.
"We find considerably more Dickkopf-1 protein in the brains of older mice than in those of young animals. We therefore suspected this signaling molecule to be responsible for the fact that hardly any young neurons are generated any more in old age." The scientists tested their assumption in mice whose Dickkopf-1 gene is permanently silenced. Professor Christof Niehrs had developed these animals at DKFZ. The term "Dickkopf" (from German "dick" = thick, "Kopf" = head) also goes back to Niehrs, who had found in 1998 that this signaling molecule regulates head development during embryogenesis.
Martin-Villalba's team discovered that stem cells in the hippocampus of Dickkopf knockout mice renew themselves more often and generate significantly more young neurons. The difference was particularly obvious in two-year old mice: In the knockout mice of this age, the researchers counted 80 percent more young neurons than in control animals of the same age. Moreover, the newly formed cells in the adult Dickkopf-1 mutant mice matured into potent neurons with multiple branches. In contrast, neurons in control animals of the same age were found to be more rudimentary already.
Blocking Dickkopf improves spatial orientation and memory
Several years ago, Ana Martin-Villalba had shown that mice lose their spatial orientation when neurogenesis in the hippocampus is blocked. Now, is it possible that the young neurons in Dickkopf-deficient mice improve the animals' cognitive performance? The DKFZ researchers used standardized tests to study how the mice orient themselves in a maze. While in the control animals, the younger ones (3 months) performed much better in orienting themselves than the older ones (18 months), the Dickkopf-1-deficient mice showed no age-related decline in spatial orientation capabilities. Older Dickkopf-1 mutant mice also outperformed normal animals in tests determining spatial memory.
"Our result proves that Dickkopf-1 promotes age-related decline of specific cognitive abilities," says Ana Martin-Villalba. "Although we had expected silencing of Dickkopf-1 to improve spatial orientation and memory of adult mice, we were surprised and impressed that animals in advanced adult age actually reach the performance levels of young animals."
These results give rise to the question whether the function of Dickkopf-1 may be turned off using drugs. Antibodies blocking the Dickkopf protein are already being tested in clinical trials for treating a completely different condition. "It is fascinating to speculate that such a substance may also slow down age-related cognitive decline. But this is still a dream of the future, since we have only just started first experiments in mice to explore this question."
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- Désirée R.M. Seib, Nina S. Corsini, Kristina Ellwanger, Christian Plaas, Alvaro Mateos, Claudia Pitzer, Christof Niehrs, Tansu Celikel, Ana Martin-Villalba. Loss of Dickkopf-1 Restores Neurogenesis in Old Age and Counteracts Cognitive Decline. Cell Stem Cell, 2013; 12 (2): 204 DOI: 10.1016/j.stem.2012.11.010