Quick (Dog) Bites
Each month we assemble a bevy of brief reviews in our Quick Bites section, revolving around a food type (such as sandwiches, shrimps, sushi, etc.). Since this is our annual Dog Issue, we couldn’t resist seeing what’s out there for our furry, four-legged friends. Here’s what we found.
LET THEM HAVE CAKE
Peanut butter mixed with beef bone broth is enough to catch any pup’s attention. Let Them Have Cake offers $1 house-made treats, baked with simple ingredients. These small, crunchy bites make for an easy pickup while you’re in the neighborhood and are sure to please most dogs. They’re a quick reward for good behavior, a calm moment, or just because. And if the wagging tails are any clue, one might not be enough.
367 Alhambra Cir. letthemhavecakemiami.com
NANDOG
When the heat hits hard, even pups deserve something cold. Nandog serves popsicles made just for dogs, priced around $6. They’re made with oats, water, chia oil, fruit, and other natural ingredients, with no added sugar, artificial flavors, or coloring. Flavors rotate, but on our visit the standout was watermelon banana. It was gone before we even left the shop: a clear sign of approval by you-know-who.
60 Miracle Mile. nandogfl.com
PURA VIDA
For anyone who loves macarons, the dog versions at Pura Vida are an easy sell. We went for the peanut butter flavor, priced at $8 for a pack of three. They look good enough to pass for the real thing, and our pooch knew it the moment the peanut butter scent hit, her tail wagging in full tilt. You could save one for each time your dog earns a reward, or, like we did, give in and let them have all three at once.
244 Miracle Mile. puravidamiami.com
WOOF GANG BAKERY & GROOMING
Want to treat your pup to cookies that look like they came straight out of a bakery case? WoofGang, which opened recently near the Shops at Merrick Park, has a table near its entrance piled high with options, from small, iced cookies to oversized versions almost too pretty to eat. Our pup’s hopeful stare made the decision easy: the big cookie, priced at $6.99. The colorful icing and detailed designs make them just as fun to pick out as they are for your dog to enjoy.
235 Altara Ave. woofgangbakery.com
SAWA RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
Sawa Restaurant is the only restaurant in the Gables with a full canine menu, ranging from gourmet baked biscuits to an Angus beef burger patty. If you’re eating outside for lunch or dinner and want to share dinner with your dog, the filet mignon kebab is a great choice. Priced
at $12, it’s served plain and in a portion suited for fido. It disappeared in seconds, leaving only an empty bowl and a very hopeful puppy-eyed look for more.
360 San Lorenzo Ave. #1500. sawarestaurant.com
