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"At 3675 Ross Avenue in Dallas, I visited Toller Patio Kitchen + Bar, a 15,000-square-foot, dog-friendly patio with a desert-chic, mid-century-inspired look, plenty of room for outdoor games, 17 flat-screen TVs and a centerpiece of lighted 12-foot palm trees; the bar’s name is inspired by the Tolling Retriever, so pups are welcome. Hide’s Director of Beverage Scott Jenkins put 12 cocktails on tap, including a Pink Drink with vodka, strawberry and lemon; the Castaway with rum, lime, caramelized pineapple and passionfruit; a frozen Grapefruit Spritz made with champagne, vodka and grapefruit; and a Bramble with rye whiskey and blackberry, plus special shots and a selection of wine and beer. The kitchen is turning out a laidback menu of snacks, full meals, desserts and brunch items—think buffalo ranch drip accompanied by Ruffle chips, elotes, wings, burgers, breakfast tacos and dark chocolate soft serve, with ice cream for dogs too. Hours run 11 a.m. to midnight Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday, with happy hour from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday through Friday." - Adele Chapin