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October 5 – 18, 2013
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Some Chandler restaurants are cool with canines BY LYNETTE CARRINGTON
Passionate dog owners want to share their everyday experiences with their four-legged friends. Now pooches can accompany their owners to nosh joints in Chandler.
Uncle Bear’s Grill and Bar: Come sit and stay Uncle Bear’s Grill and Bar is one of the most dog friendly places in Chandler. The trio of owners— Todd Carey, Josh Allison and David
PAWS-ITVELY FUN: Manager Geremy Gillespie, left, and “Barketing,” Sales and Events Coordinator Jason Derby at Uncle Bear’s Grill and Bar. STSN photo by Lynette Carrington
Thompson—have created a dogcentric establishment that is rooted in the memory of owner Carey’s pooch, “Bear.” The restaurant features hints of Bear’s home, garage, backyard and neighborhood. Every dog has its day at Uncle Bear’s. The restaurant is decorated in a dog theme, including bone-shaped high-top tables at the bar, down to the shelled peanuts served in large doggie bowls that are on the bar. “Barketing,” Sales and Events
DOGGONE SUCCESSFUL: Server Danielle Yount, left, General Manager Kevin Grojean and bartender/server Jessica Carney pose on the dog friendly patio at Coach & Willie’s that has been a big hit in Chandler. STSN photo by Lynette Carrington
Coordinator Jason Derby explains, “Our patio is dog friendly. We have a $2 doggie menu that includes ‘Hunter’s Blend’ and ‘Boomer’s Blend.’ Saturday, dogs eat free with the purchase of an adult entrée.” Any dog owner can bring an 8 by 10 photo of their pooch in a black frame and Uncle Bear’s will add the picture to its dog hall of fame. Hundreds of cute dog photos adorn the walls of the restaurant. The free Uncle Bear’s Grill and Bar mobile app will leave you happier than a junkyard dog with a complimentary chef-selected appetizer when you join the Loyalty Program. It offers current specials, full menus and the ability to make reservations. “There is also a monthly dog photo contest and the winner gets a $40 gift card,” notes Derby. Check the home page, UncleBearsBarandGrill.com, for a QR code access for the free app. Look for upcoming fundraisers for various pet rescues at Uncle Bear’s, too. Human visitors will love the menu. Choose from a huge variety of appetizers, soups, salads, fish, fajitas, tacos, impressive burgers, chicken, sandwiches and more sides than you can “shake a stick at.” For a couple or trio, be sure not to miss the nachos, served on mini tostada rounds. Uncle Bear’s will soon be opening its fifth bar and grill in Ahwatukee
CANINES WELCOME: Operating Partner Brent Shinyeda welcomes two-legged and fourlegged customers to the pet friendly patio at BLD. STSN photo by Lynette Carrington
called Uncle Bear’s Brewhouse Grill and the new place will also brew its own beer. It is expected to have more than a dozen beers on tap (including about 10 of its own brews) with other craft beers rotating through the mix. Uncle Bear’s Grill and Bar is located at 1980 W. Germann Rd. (at Dobson). Call 480-722-1555 or visit UncleBearsGrillandBar.com for more information.
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