Maria's Taco Express - South Lamar - ATX

So in case you haven't guessed, my parents don't really cook at home so I get to go out to eat a lot! Maria's Taco Express was a good place for me to visit. I had a rough day today (I spent the day at the groomer) so it was nice to just chill underneath a table while my parents ate nachos, tacos, beans and rice. I did find a few discarded chips to munch, if only someone had also discarded some salsa to go with those chips. Definitely one of my favorite places!

Pasta Atigianale - Downtown ATX

Samuel, my Pawstin dog walker, has the next two weeks off so my parents came and got me during their lunch break from work. We walked to the little food trailer court across the street from our home and found a little pasta food trailer that featured fresh pasta, hand mixed and cut right there in their tiny trailer!  Very tasty...or so I heard.  Very dog friendly with dog bowls for water scattered around the courtyard.  

El Arroyo - Downtown ATX

Dinner with my parents tonight at El Arroyo Mexican Restaurant.  I was on my best behavior. I spent most of my time underneath the table with my face pressed against the railing as I stared into the ditch below.  See, the restaurant is actually built on top of a ditch. In fact, "el arroyo" means "the ditch" in Spanish. I know. I am just a wealth of knowledge. Sign me up for puppy trivia!

Apple Store - The Domain - ATX

Mom is getting a new computer for her biz so we all went to the Apple Store. I was allowed into the store and I sat quietly while Mom and Dad asked the Apple associate some very important questions.  At one point I saw a fellow dog in the store so I sent a shout out to the other dog. That got me in trouble with  Mom but everyone who heard me then noticed me for the first time and I got lots of attention. I'm going to ride this cuteness wave for as long as I can!

Torchy's Tacos - Burnet Road - ATX

We stopped at Torchy's Tacos for dinner this evening.  The Burnet Road location has a nice dog friendly patio and I was given my own water bowl.  Torchy's never disappoints. 

24 Diner - Downtown ATX

My parents went to a holiday party without me (!?) but when they came home they realized they were so busy socializing that they didn't really eat at the party. So I got to go to 24 Diner!  

This was a busy Saturday night but we were seated on the patio within 15 minutes. I got my own water bowl and lots of attention from our server, Liz.  I found a very tasty used napkin under our table that I shredded because I was trying to get any and all tasty morsels from that used napkin.  Mom was embarrassed but Liz thought it was cute.  I highly recommend being in the adorable club - membership does have its privileges. 

Law Office - Downtown ATX

Trial prep. Apparently it's a thing. And not a very fun thing. But my parents have to do it this weekend so I'm thankful they brought me along to their office so I don't have to stay home by myself.  Besides, it's not so bad here. I have my food, water, and toys. 

Google Fiber Space - Downtown ATX

The nice folks at Google Fiber set up a human size snow globe in their space for this holiday season!  I was truly on my best behavior this night.  There was fake snow on the ground, human snacks set on tables just my height, loud music, and large fans blowing inside of the snow globe. None of this really fazed me though. I am learning to trust my parents and know they wouldn't bring me to any horrible place. Except maybe the vet. And maybe the groomer.  But even those places aren't too bad. 

Anthropologie - Downtown ATX

So Mom needed to find a party dress over her lunch hour. Mom also needed to walk me over her lunch hour. Solution:  Shop at Anthropologie!

Anthropologie is a clothing store that is very dog friendly. They let Mom bring me into the store and even with her into the fitting room. The sales associates gave me lots of dog treats, too!  

I'm so cute that I'm always getting my picture taken by strangers so when I saw a stranger pointing her camera at me I didn't react at all. But Mom didn't even know the stranger was taking our picture. So Mom was glad when the stranger came over and showed Mom the picture that she had taken of us.  The stranger asked for permission to post our picture on her Facebook which Mom thought was very considerate of her. Mom asked the stranger to email the picture to her for my blog.  Mom also wants me to write that she was NOT interested in the furry jacket in the picture so don't go all PETA on her the next time you see her. 

Photoshoot - Downtown ATX

Reunited and It Feels So Good - Yard Bar ATX

Last night my parents took me to the Yard Bar. A playground for me, a beer for Dad, and a peaceful place for Mom to play on her phone. Everyone is happy.  So I was running around exploring the yard when suddenly I saw myself walk in through the front gates!  Did I suddenly become two dogs?! Turns out my litter mate brother lives right here in ATX! I was soooo happy to see him. I missed him so much!

Standoff with the Robot - Downtown ATX

No, I will NOT take you to my leader. In fact, I will stare you down until the humans take you away. 

Urban Life - Downtown ATX

Being a city dweller, I have to really make an effort to stay in shape.  Living up in my kennel-in-the-sky means I can't just go out whenever I feel like it. I have to have a human take me down in the elevator and then open a few access doors before I am outside. My parents work all day and can't always come to take me outside.  So they hired a dog walker to come and take me out. The dog walker takes me to get other dogs from their kennels-in-the-sky. Then we all go for a nice walk around the city. As you can see, I am the leader of this pack! 

Mueller Tower Lighting Ceremony

Tonight my parents took me to the holiday lighting ceremony for the old Mueller Tower. There was a marching band that rattled my nerves a bit but once I got used to the music, I rather enjoyed myself.  I said hi to my fellow dogs and received a lot of attention from everyone.  The organizers of the event brought in real snow and I was able to grab a mouthful of this cold foreign substance. There was free coffee, hot chocolate, and apple cider for the humans.  All in all a good time!