Boston's First Restaurant For Dogs Opens on Newbury Street

Canine Can-Noisseurs Invited To Enjoy A 'Dog's Night Out' At The ALPO(R) Chop House Originals(R) Grill

Nov 13, 2008 - 09:25
Imagine a restaurant where eating on all fours is expected, drooling over your food is encouraged, and hugs and kisses are the only forms of payment accepted. This is not your average dining establishment, but then again, these are not your average patrons. Boston welcomes a new breed of diner at the city's first restaurant for dogs, the ALPO Chop House Originals Grill. No jackets are required at the Grill, where dogs can relax, put their paws up and just be dogs.

The pop-up pooch restaurant, which is located at 167 Newbury Street, will be open for two days only on Thursday, Nov. 13 and Friday, Nov. 14 from 3:00 -- 8:00 p.m. each day. The Grill is free to the dog-owning public on a first come, first served basis.

"During the season of giving, what better way for Boston dog owners to show their four-legged friends how much they love them than by taking them out for a delicious, mouth-watering meal," said Red Sox Hall of Famer and dog lover Carlton Fisk, who will be serving pooch patrons at the ALPO Chop House Originals Grill. "Our dogs are truly our best friends and there's nothing they deserve more than a fun night out with other canine 'can-noisseurs' at the hottest new restaurant in town."

To celebrate the season of giving, Purina ALPO is making a donation to Boston-area shelters on behalf of all the dinners served. Fisk will be welcoming dogs and serving them delicious dinners from 3:00-5:00 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 13.
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Doggie diners will lick their lips and beg for more as they sample the Grill special: ALPO(R) Chop House Originals(R) Filet Mignon Flavor made with Angus beef. In addition to Fisk, local Boston dog-owning VIPs will greet and serve the pooch patrons who will be seated at rustic wooden tables with dog-themed place settings and menus. Additional activities at the Grill include a photo booth where dogs can get their pictures taken with their owners and a special visit by adoptable dogs from Mass Paws, a local rescue organization. And, of course, every dog will take home a complimentary Doggie Bag with tomorrow's mouth-watering dinner.

"This is one occasion when dogs deserve to have a seat at the table," said Sheridan Budin, assistant brand manager for ALPO. "The ALPO Chop House Originals Grill caters to everyday dogs for whom dinnertime is the highlight of their day. We invite all Boston-area dogs to come out for a memorable meal and a doggone good time."

According to Budin, doggie diners at the ALPO Chop House Originals Grill can not only relish their mouth-watering meals, but also feel good because their dining experience will help other dogs in need. ALPO is making an $8,000 donation to Boston-area shelters on behalf of all the dinners served.