Well, this is why I entitled the thread, "Pet peeves" and not “Major tragedies in my life that I will never overcome.” My complaint is the complaint of a well-fed privileged person. My complaint is trivial in light of...

Here’s my most recent pet peeve. When I go out to eat, I almost always have leftovers. Portion sizes are huge these days, even at my favorite upscale restaurants, and the way CG and I eat, I’d rather taste from...

Can anyone tell me what their favorite Austin restaurants are that allow dogs? I’ve seen dogs on the patio of a pub at the Triangle, but I can’t remember the name. Any suggestions?

, yet this really bothers me since it often is a pain to remove and the stickiness never quite comes off. I’m sure we all have our Pet Peeves when buying wine at a variety of establishments, so I wanted to see what bothers...

my title is "pet peeves", not “I'm never to going to TJ's again unless they do what I say.” The whole point of this dialogue isn’t to give up and go somewhere else, as I’ve already stated, but to suggest...

A couple weeks ago i was delighted to see fresh jackfruit (ka-nuun) being sold on the street in Chinatown... but what was annoying was that they were selling it by the slice (peel and all) rather than whittling away the straw-like...

Does this bug anyone else? I hate when I go into a restaurant and I see items such as “Tomato Bisque” or “Squash Bisque” listed. Being such a food bioche, I politely say to the server, “Oh, so...

Places to eat for chowhounds with hounds? I think most cafes with outdoor patios allow pets. Central Market Westgate used to, but they changed their policy. Austin Java Co (Enfield) Baja Fresh (S. Mopac) Freddie’s Place (1st...

Pet Wines, on 91st St. between York – 1st, is selling everything in the store for 20% off, no minimums. This is a great little shop, with a particularly good selection of German/Austrian/Alsatian wines. And the bonus (or...

of time. My pet peeve with specials is when there are more than about 3 that are recited. . .too many details to remember!

I’ll be in NO next month, and am bringing one of my dogs (an extroverted Sheltie) with me. So any pet-friendly dining suggestions (with shade) for me? Also, I cook for my dogs at home—no commercial pet food. I will...

I’m going to Paris for the first time in 20 years and am taking my small pet dog! I know Paris is dog friendly, but HOW dog friendly? Do all restaurants allow dog companions? Does anyone have any recent experience with this?...

Wondering if any of you guys know of bakeries serving yummy goodies for both humans and pets (dogs or cats) in the LA area? Preferably not super-pricey... thanks!

Hi, Now that the weather is much warmer, I would like to join my owner for a meal around town. Can you help list off a few places for me? best, dow dow "woof"

I’m not a vegetarian, but I share a similar pet peeve- simply because I hate cheese. (And no, I am not lactose intolerant- I even take it off of pizza) My peeve is that many times I will order something (especially a...