12 August 31 - september 6, 2023 miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com New Times | music | cafe | culture | Night+Day | News | letters | coNteNts | Month XX–Month XX, 2008 miaminewtimes.com MIAMI NEW TIMES | MUSIC | CAFE | FILM | ART | STAGE | NIGHT+DAY | METRO | RIPTIDE | LETTERS | CONTENTS | Bad Bitch O’Clock Ten spots in Miami where you and your pooch are welcome to dine. BY NICOLE DANNA L et’s face it: For many of us, a dog isn’t just a pet. Most likely, he’s also your best friend, your running buddy, and the silent keeper of your deepest secrets. So it makes sense he’s your first choice to share a meal with on a weekday afternoon or a relaxing weekend outing. Luckily, Miami’s tropical climate ensures plenty of places with outdoor spaces de- signed for you and your pooch to enjoy to- gether. Although most restaurant patios welcome you and your four-legged friend, some go far beyond the complimentary water bowl by ca- tering to canines with special doggie dishes and freebies. Think pet-friendly sushi, meaty treats for Fido, and exclusive “puppy” menus that include house-made dog biscuits and des- serts. To show your furry friends some extra ap- preciation this year, New Times has compiled a list of the best pet-friendly places in South Florida to chow down and enjoy some good eats — with your pooch, of course. Bacon Bitch 860 Collins Ave., Miami Beach 305-900-7371 baconbitch.com Take your favorite little bitch to this restau- rant and stretch out on the inviting patio. Ba- con Bitch is so dog-friendly the kitchen is more than happy to customize any item on the menu just for your pooch. While there’s plenty of egg and cheese goodness to go around, we’re pretty sure there isn’t pup on this planet that would say “no” to a giant plate of Nueske’s bacon along with any of the offer- ings of the “Extra Bitch” menu, including strip steak and turkey sausage. Casa Sensei 1200 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale 954-530-4176 casasensei.com If you want to spoil your dog, bring them to Casa Sensei for a truly “woof-tastic” good time. Casa Sensei offers guests and their dogs a spacious outdoor patio where you can enjoy the breeze and dog-friendly bites overlooking the Himmarshee Canal. Pups can choose from a choice of savory “doggie sushi,” hand- rolled bites that include the “woof roll” pre- pared with beef, rice, carrots, and peas rolled in soy paper, as well as special dog-friendly “salmon delight” and “chicken lovers” stir- fries. Casa Sensei also hosts special monthly happy hours for pups. Cielito Artisan Pops 2750 NW Third Ave., Suite 20A, Miami 305-397-7392 cielitoartisanpops.com This paleta shop in the iconic black-and- white-striped Wynwood Building offers fro- zen treats for you and your dog. Whether you dip your pop in dark or white chocolate or dress it up with an endless variety of top- pings, order one of the special dietary- friendly doggy pops for pups to enjoy. That means you can treat your dog to a “pup-sicle” of his own, with flavors such as banana with peanut butter, pumpkin with yogurt, and wa- termelon pineapple. InterContinental Miami 100 Chopin Plz., Miami 305-577-1000 icmiamihotel.com InterContinental Miami is already a well-es- tablished location for dog lovers thanks to its “Pets & Points” package, offering discounted pet fees and amenities, complimentary food and water bowls, mats, and snacks. The hotel has partnered with two local female-owned businesses — YumPup! and Hola from Lola — to make visitors feel even more pampered. Stays include eight-ounce cups of YumPup!, dog food crafted with fresh ingredients like beef, quinoa, and sweet potatoes, while Hola from Lola created an adjustable double-sided logo bandana that fits over existing dog col- lars. Both items will be distributed to guests upon check-in. Not staying at the hotel? A spacious dog park and walking path are just steps from the hotel entrance, where guests and their pets can enjoy the fresh air and views of Biscayne Bay. And dogs and their owners ready to mingle need look no further than the InterContinental’s Bayside Terrace, which becomes “Paws Patio” from 5 to 7 p.m. every Wednesday. The open-air event is free and open to the public. Water bowls are on hand for all canines, while adults can enjoy “Dirty Dog” martinis, “Mutt” mules, and other libations from the cash bar. Kush Wynwood 2003 N. Miami Ave., Miami 305-576-4500 kushhospitality.com This pet-friendly Wynwood dining destination has a table outside with you and your pup’s name on it — and a select menu made just for fur babies. If your four-legged friend is hungry, guests can order doggy-style dishes like “Chichi’s Chicken & Rice” — a bowl of grilled chicken, brown rice, carrots, and peas. While Bosco chows down, humans are encouraged to enjoy the restaurant’s ever- rotating list of quality craft beers, locally sourced food, and engaging art created by local artists. Lokal 3190 Commodore Plz., Coconut Grove 305-442-3377 kushhospitality.com When Lokal opened its doors in December 2011, the Coconut Grove restaurant quickly became a gathering spot for locals and their furry friends. To that end, the establishment’s standalone doggy menu offers pups the chance to indulge in doggo-only dishes like “Chichi Get the Meatloaf,” featuring a home- made meatloaf with egg and tomato puree, or “Yeyo’s Chicken & Rice” that combines grilled chicken, brown rice, carrots, and peas. Pair each with a “Bowser Beer,” a non-alco- holic beer for pups served over ice. Negroni 3201 Buena Vista Blvd., Miami 786-510-0075 negronius.com Your pup won’t be subjected to begging for scraps if you dine at Negroni in Midtown. The dog-only menu is available for pups seated ▼ Café Photo by @TourWithTeddy Casa Sensei rolls out the welcome mat for your four-legged best friend. SOME GO BEYOND THE COMPLIMENTARY WATER BOWL, CATERING TO CANINES WITH SPECIAL DISHES.
