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!
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Dog days of summer
The best doggone places to beat the heat this summer
By Jason Schellhardt
Special to MetromixMay 14, 2009
The Dogwood
911 W. 36th St. -
Baltimore
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
333 N. Charlest St. - BaltimoreLooking 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
818 N. Calvert St. -
Baltimore
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
1702 Thames St. - BaltimoreThis 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
20 E. Cross St. -
Baltimore
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. - BaltimoreThis 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.



