For a cool bar recommendation, try The Steel Mill in Bushwick, Brooklyn. This new spot has a lot of great food options, fun cocktails and a great happy hour. They have a huge front outdoor seating area that is not heated or covered, but is dog friendly.

Domino Park dog run is located right along the river in Domino Park this park and has a great view. It is a pretty small dog run with only one section and can get pretty crowded so it can limit space for running around. It does have a fun hill in the center and astroturf all around and not the most room to run around when it’s busy but it’s nice to have an off leash space if you’re spending time along the river.

When we first adopted Benji from Waggytail Rescue, he was listed as a Westie mix. Which is believable because he does have a lot of similarities to a Westie, the light hair color, pointed ears, long hair. Still, out of curiosity, I wanted to know exactly what he was made of and any genetic history that might be helpful to know. To do so, I decided to look into dog DNA tests. I ended up finding Embark Vet DNA tests.

The Carl Schurz Dog Run located in the Carl Schurz Park on the Upper East Side of Manhattan is a gorgeous park and dog run. This park has two separate dog runs. One is for large/all dogs, which is larger and has a gravel surface and rocks for jumping on. The large area also had a beautiful wall dedicated to dogs who have passed on which was so special. The small dog section is a separate area along the water with a beautiful river view.

Chateau Le Woof is an awesome little dog cafe in Astoria, NY! They have two sides, one side is a dog cafe and one side is a human cafe! You can pick up a treat from the human side and bring it over to enjoy on the dog side. The dog side has a full display of treats and things you can buy for your dog.

In Riverside Park, West 87th St Dog Run is a beautiful large dog run nestled into the woods. There are two separate sections, with a large section and a smaller section in the back. It is surrounded by large old trees, has a gravel surface, plenty of benches, and a water station in the large side with a hose and bowl.

Arcadia Bar & Kitchen is an awesome bar with a kitchen that serves brunch, lunch and dinner. They have some great cocktails, and dog treats at the bar! When the weather is nice, they also have an amazing large back patio you can sit out and enjoy!

CV Dog Run aka 105th St Dog Run is located in Riverside Park, Manhattan. It is a great sized dog run with plenty of space to run around, lots of natural shade, a gravel surface, and nice water station including a tub and sprayers for cleaning off.

Good Ol' Days Diner (formerly Winfield’s Diner) is a Black-owned diner in BedStuy Brooklyn with a dog-friendly back patio! It isn’t heated or covered but it does have umbrellas and a light sun awning. The diner has some fantastic food options and it is really great to finally have more food options in the area!

Dog & Bone Tavern is a dog themed pub that only allows dogs to sit in their outside seating alongside their restaurant. They are big dog fans and do have biscuits in the front lobby. They have standard bar & English pub food options.

Little Flower Cafe is an adorable Afghan-American owned cafe that serves Halal food, plenty of coffee and tea options, and best of all, allows dogs inside or out! They are a great little spot and get very busy so if you want a seat inside you might have to wait a bit!

Brooklyn Bridge Park Dog Run, (aka Main Street Dog Run), is not our favorite dog run for sure. Not all dog parks can be winners and this one below average. We give honest reviews here and this park, located in Brooklyn Bridge Park under the Manhattan Bridge, makes a good use of space that otherwise would be empty, but the fact is, the location is incredibly loud with the trains passing overhead constantly.

If you're looking for a little escape from NYC, look no further than Postcard Cabins! We stayed at their Eastern Catskills location so for a breakdown of what we did on our trip, read here!

Barking Dog in Hells Kitchen has a huge outdoor seating area, partially covered that is fully dog friendly. They encourage dogs and you get 50% off drinks during "Yappy Hour," every day (including weekends!!) from 4-10pm if you bring a dog! They have some great food options, tasty beverages and plenty of dogs!

Maya Fusion Cafe in Bushwick is an awesome Mexican restaurant with partially covered outdoor dog friendly seating. The cover isn't really enough to keep you dry in the rain but it does give you some shade. They have some great food from breakfast through dinner and tons of specials too.