Wednesday, November 7, 2007

mmmmm... PIZZA

Have you ever been to Grimaldi's in downtown Scottsdale? If you haven't you should go because it is great! Last weekend we were looking for a yummy place for lunch in downtown Scottsdale and of course we had Whiskey with us. We stumbled upon Grimaldi's and notice they had a patio. Rene went inside to ask if our mutt was allowed and they gladly said yes. We were actually allowed on the patio in the back which was a very nice courtyard tucked away. The patio is brick and has nice trees and white lights... very nice ambiance!


AND best of all the pizza was out of this world!! We decided to build our own and we had one with marscapone cheese, tomatoes and sausage.... YUMMMO (okay, did I just quote Rachel Ray?)

Anyhow, the pizza had thin crust and cooked to perfection, I even think Whiskey got a try (shhh, don't tell). The waitress was very nice and was joking around with us which always makes it fun. There were no other dogs around but because we were so tucked away I can see how you would not think this place was so dog friendly. Whiskey was surprisingly relaxed and laied down most of the time (besides a little begging here and there). I think the difference was we where not out on a sidewalk (like most other dog friendly places) so it was a lot more quiet and had less commotion.

Funny story about the fountain..... well we had previously been walking around downtown and when we ate we forgot to offer our mutt some water (what bad owners we are)! So as we walked away from Grimaldi's Whiskey pulled us over to the fountain and we had no idea what he wanted (even though he is a water dog). He actually jumped his front paws up to the ledge and tried to drink out of the fountain! Unfortunately for him the water was a little too shallow even for his long tongue but it sure was a funny sight (sorry we didn't get a picture).

We have noticed a lot of people walking their dogs around downtown Scottsdale so I am sure there are more restaurants around there that allow us to tow our mutts with us. I will keep on the search. BUT if you are looking for GREAT pizza with your furry friend definitely try Grimaldi's!

Thursday, November 1, 2007

I'm so mean....

In the spirit of Halloween I did break down and do it.... I DID BUY A COSTUME FOR MY DOG! I know it is so mean and ridiculous, BUT he looks SO CUTE!

If you cannot tell, Whiskey is a pirate... "AHHRRGG, Da Whiskey!" And a darn cute one in my opinion.
(I know this post is not about a place this time, but I just had to show off his costume)