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Dog days of summer

The best doggone places to beat the heat this summer

By Jason Schellhardt

Special to Metromix
May 14, 2009

Dog days of summer
Why the long face? These spots are perfect for hazy summer days. (Credit: Getty Images)

Lookin' for a way to make it through those dog days of summer? Well, your friends here at Metromix are showing mad puppy-love for our readers looking for a way to beat the heat. We've compiled a list of our favorite canine-inspired destinations to help you through those hot, hazy, humid months. Whether you're looking for a cozy lunch spot or a summer-friendly watering hole, we'll throw you a bone. So stop panting and peep game!

The Dogwood

pick The Dogwood

911 W. 36th St. - Baltimore
410-889-0952

One of the best things about summer is the abundance of fresh produce. With its strong commitment to buying meat and produce locally, this upscale Hampden spot is likely to deliver something fresh this summer.

The Dogwood Cafe

The Dogwood Cafe

333 N. Charlest St. - Baltimore
410-685-4388

Looking for a cheaper, more casual deli-style alternative for fresh home-grown meat and produce? This quaint little cafe is a perfect place to stop in for a quick lunch.

Iggies

pick Iggies

818 N. Calvert St. - Baltimore
410-528-0818

Named after the beloved Italian Greyhound, this Mount Vernon pizza joint serves up fresh Neapolitan pizza that makes a perfect meal for a hot summer day. Choose from a variety of gourmet pies for a very reasonable price. Not bad, eh?

Kooper's Tavern

Kooper's Tavern

1702 Thames St. - Baltimore
410-563-5423

This charming little spot gets its name from the owner's yellow lab. The prices aren't terrible, and the casual atmosphere provides a great place to unwind on the Fells Point waterfront.

Pub Dog Pizza & Drafthouse

pick Pub Dog Pizza & Drafthouse

20 E. Cross St. - Baltimore
410-727-6077

This is a perfect place to end a night full of Fed Hill bar-hopping. The food here is good and the locally brewed beer is on point. When you're ready to start winding down, mosey on over to The Dog.

Yellow Dog Tavern

700 S. Potomac St. - Baltimore
410-342-0280

This place is a little bit pricey, but its sophisticated atmosphere provides a good venue for a date night this summer. Also, should you need a spot for the morning after, the Sunday brunch is to die for.

Tell us about your favorite dog-themed places.

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