The Liquid Muse

Get Fresh – and Furry – At the Fireplace Lounge in Monterey!

As if we needed another reason to pause with friends for happy hour (or another reason to visit one of the most beautiful parts of California) the dog-friendly Hyatt Regency Monterey features "Paws For a Cause."

Guests are invited to bring their four-legged pals to mix and mingle on the outdoor patio of the newly renovated Fireplace Lounge from 4:00pm until sunset. And, Carmel Dog Parties provides natural, gourmet treats for pampered pooches, many of which are dipped in carob or yogurt for extra canine enticement, and made from 100% human grade ingredients.

For those of us who wander the earth upright, Margaritas and Mojitos are "fresh- squeezed" tableside. Featured drinks rotate each week, and the line up includes: a Cîroc Fresh Cosmo, Don Julio Watermelon Margarita, and the Sparkling Fresh Strawberry Lemonade.

Best of all, 15% of the proceeds from the sale of the specialty cocktails from the "Get Fresh" menu during “Paws For A Cause” will be donated directly to The SPCA of Monterey County. In addition to adoptions and vaccinations, The SPCA offers Petmeals, delivered pet meals to individuals who are unable to care for their pets, and, Hug-A-Pet, wherein certified companion dogs visit care facilities to provide healing companionship and affection.

I’m heading up tonight, so if you’re in the Monterey area, let’s share a drink and a tail wag!