Designer Dogs
Ratchis, Puggles, Yorkipoos, Chorkies. They’re new, they’re designer, they’re calculated mutts.
“Designer Dogs� are a cross between two purebred dogs, which creates a whole new hybrid pet for you to show off. Designer Dogs are a gamble- you never quite know the exact mix you’ll get, and you’ll need to decide whether you can handle the different breed combinations you may be faced with as your dog grows up. Your dog could end up a real freak, with all the bad features of both breeds.
But if you really research the two breeds you like it can be totally worth it. With the right blend, you can have a dog with the perfect face, a balanced personality and the best characteristics. It’s like a fine-tuned instrument, but the instrument is your pet.
And there’s always that added bonus of being able to tell potential dates that you’re walking a Goldendoodle.
American Canine Hybrid Club- www.achclub.com
Rock On
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Rock On
The wizards behind the Asian-fusion magic called P.F. Changs and Pei Wei are at it again. Their latest success is Taneko Tavern, which has all sorts of tricks up their sleeve.
This time, they let you cook yourself your Yellowtail fish and Kobe Beef right at your table. Order the Hot Rock- it’s actually a steaming hot stone, complete with thinly-sliced raw meat and sets of chopsticks. That’s right, you cook the meat on the rock by flipping it around with your magic wands. And oh, is it amazing.
The Taneko Happy Hour is just as thrilling- From 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday you can get half-priced wine, select appetizers, and 16 types of sake. www.tanekotavern.com
Beach Blanket Bingo
After watching a certain 1960s beach movie starring Annette Funicello this weekend, we desperately felt the need to kick off summer with that retro, teased and sprayed, uber-tan, Malibu Barbie, Oceanside style.
Essie’s “Fiji� nail polish, a milky, almost-white baby pink is the chalky pedicure color to get you heading in the right direction. It makes your hair look blonder, your feet look tanner, and your day a whole lot sunnier.
So layer on a few coats, slather on the baby oil, grab that sun-reflecting foil shield and hit the beach.
www.essie.com
