PET-FRIENDLY VENUES IN CHARLOTTE
Pet owners across North Carolina don't have to worry about doggy bags anymore. They now can take their furry friends to join them at some of the state's outdoor restaurants.

A new public health rule that took effect September 1, 2010 gives food service establishments the option to permit dogs and cats in outdoor dining areas. Those pets must be restrained, can't come into contact with food or food preparers and can't come inside.

A state panel last month signed off on the rule designed to make clear the presence of cats and dogs won't lower a restaurant's health inspection grade.

The previous rule only allowed patrol dogs and service animals, but it wasn't always interpreted that way.

The updated rule got approved after many restaurants and bars began advertising "pet-friendly" patios.

Check out our favorite "pet friendly" venues in Charlotte below.  Please feel free to add to our list by emailing linda@nanaspetsitting.com.




RESTAURANTS
131 Main - Blankeney 9886 Rea Rd, Charlotte
Angry Ale's Neighborhood Bar and Grill - 1600 Montford Drive, Charlotte
Bricktop's Restaurant - 6401 Morrison Blvd Suite 1B, Charlotte
Chipotle - 2921 Providence Rd, Charlotte
Chipotle - 2109 South Blvd, Charlotte
Chipotle - 1909 Matthews Township Pkwy/Hwy 51, Matthews
Dean and Deluca Wine Bar - Phillips Place, Charlotte
Fuel Pizza - 214 N Tryon, Charlotte
Fuel Pizza - 1501 Central Ave, Charlotte
Fuel Pizza on the Green - 500 S. College St, Charlotte
MJ's Bar & Grill - 279 Williamson Road, Mooresville, NC
Moe's Southwest Grill - 1500 East Blvd, Charlotte
Newk's - Blakeney Crossing 9815 Rea Rd Suite A, Charlotte
Nikko - Sushi - 15105 John J Delaney Dr, Charlotte
Philosophers Stone Tavern - 1958 E. 7th St. Charlotte
Portofino - 2127 Ayrsley Town Blvd, Charlotte
Portofino's Italian Restaurant - 5126 Park Rd #1-C, Charlotte
Rudino's Pizza and Grinders - 2000 South Blvd Suite 300, Charlotte
Salsarita's Fresh Cantina -  Blankeney 9941 Rea Rd Suite A, Charlotte
The Dog Bar - 3307 N. Davidson, NC - Serves beverages only, but they welcome you to bring your own takeout from many restaurants in NoDa.
The Wine Shop at Rivergate - 14142 Rivergate Pkwy, Charlotte - At the Fountain in the Rivergate Shopping Center
Thomas Street Tavern - 1218 Thomas Ave, Charlotte
Wolfman Pizza - 8418 Park Rd, Charlotte 



COFFEE SHOPS
Starbucks - 1401 East Blvd, Charlotte
Smelly Cat Coffee House - 514 E 36th St, Charlotte
Dilworth Coffeehouse - 110 Matthews Station Street, Matthews

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