You might have heard of BYOB (Bring your own Beer) before, but have you ever heard of BYOD? 
Bring your own Dog, Dish, and Drink 
The pups knew something was up, when we “leashed up” and then didn’t go for a walk, but instead hung out on the front porch waiting for our ride to come.
Mommy – this is no walk?!?!
Alicia had the fabulous idea, that our next Cleveland Blogger Dinner should involve our four-legged friends, and was also kind enough to offer to host the whole shin-dig. Count us in!
Oh. My. Dogness.
The players:
- Grady – (belonging to Alicia)
- Diddy – (belonging to Heather)
- Lizzy – (belonging to Katrina)
- Bacon – (belonging to Suzanne)
- Lando & Harvey – (belonging to Moi)
- Good sport human spectators:
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Insanity in action:
The spread that Alicia and her mother put together was absolutely amazing!
I’m pretty sure I had dreams about this pasta salad last night, it was that good! 
Foodies in action (also – apparently Alycia locked Alicia out and told her she couldn’t have any food?! 
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My spread, which after 5 minutes was entirely gone (and I may or may not have contemplated licking the plate clean) 
There was a small peanut gallery who did not appreciate being left outside while their Mommy’s were eating 
(of COURSE one of mine is part of the group)
Which slowly amassed into an angry mob! 
(look at the height on Bacon!)
The dinner ALSO just happen to coincide with Grady’s 4 Birthday. Hey – every Golden Retriever deserves a party and a cake!
Cassata cake with apricot filling instead of strawberry!
I can’t imagine a better night for a dog-lovin foodie like myself! There was amazing blends, awesome wine, phenomenal food, and dogs galore! 
Thank you so much for a wonderful evening ladies, and thanks to the whole Poise in Parma family for letting us invade your space for the night!
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oh my gosh! what a fun event. I would be in doggy heaven. And the food looks so good. <3 caprese salad
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allijag Reply:
August 30th, 2010 at 11:39 am
Frank would have fit RIGHT in
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By Erica on 08.28.10 1:52 pm | Permalink
It was a good time!!! Diddy is still on cloud nine from the get together…..
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By Heather on 08.28.10 2:05 pm | Permalink
i have never wanted to live in ohio so bad!
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allijag Reply:
August 30th, 2010 at 11:39 am
I wish you did live in Ohio
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By janetha b on 08.28.10 2:30 pm | Permalink
That sounds like such a fun idea! I bet my dogs wish we took them to parties.
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By Victoria on 08.28.10 2:32 pm | Permalink
I’m so sad I couldn’t make it. I got a last minute special order for the market this morning… with working 9-5 yesterday I had no time to make the order besides last night
Way jealous of all the awesome food.
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allijag Reply:
August 30th, 2010 at 11:40 am
I know – we were sad you couldn’t make it! We missed you AND the pups. Looks like we’ll just have to do it again!
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By Carly on 08.28.10 2:39 pm | Permalink
Ha, love the video. Poor Lizzie. Bacon was alllll about her until Diddy rescued her. Diddy is her hero. Always fun to see you!
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allijag Reply:
August 30th, 2010 at 11:40 am
LOL – Bacon had a mad crush on Lizzie. And seriously, I’m positive that Diddy and Bacon are “brothers from another mother” – they are too much alike
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By Bite Buff on 08.28.10 3:55 pm | Permalink
I love how in the video you hear me talking about how Lizzie gave me the cold shoulder after Bacon terrorized her.
Oh and Bacon wasn’t any more tired than normal last night. My dog is crazy cakes, it must be the eyes.
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allijag Reply:
August 30th, 2010 at 11:41 am
LOL – I mean, that is amazing! You seriously are NOT exaggerating when you say he is FULL of energy, no matter what you do! It helps that he is adorable (Kristin wants to steal him!)
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By Suzanne on 08.28.10 3:58 pm | Permalink
I thought nobody caught that!! Your dogs were both adorable – but frisky little things!
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By Alycia [Fit n Fresh] on 08.28.10 5:57 pm | Permalink
POST LOVE. That video kills me – can’t wait to show it to Mom! I completely forgot to take photos of the people and pups that came over – at least I remembered to take photos of the food!
It was great having everyone over. No matter where we get together, let’s not wait so long – I love seeing all of you gals!
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By Alicia at Poise in Parma on 08.28.10 6:03 pm | Permalink
POST LOVE. That video kills me – can’t wait to show it to Mom! I completely forgot to take photos of the people and pups that came over – at least I remembered to take photos of the food!
It was great having everyone over. No matter where we get together, let’s not wait so long – I love seeing all of you gals!
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allijag Reply:
August 30th, 2010 at 11:42 am
AGREED! Thanks so much for having us, it was an absolute blast to see all the girls AND get all the pups together!
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By Alicia at Poise in Parma on 08.28.10 6:03 pm | Permalink
Fun!!
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By Paula on 08.28.10 9:27 pm | Permalink
That all looks so yummy!! And how fun for the dogs, too. Love it!
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By Angela on 08.29.10 12:42 am | Permalink
Looks like such a fun ocassion! Love the video and the photos:D
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By Jeannie on 08.29.10 7:56 am | Permalink
That pasta salad does look tasty! How fun with all the dogs.
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By Marie on 08.29.10 11:56 am | Permalink
What a cute idea! Im sad I dont live in Ohio
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By kate on 08.29.10 2:17 pm | Permalink
i want to marry bacon.
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By kristin on 08.29.10 4:14 pm | Permalink
What a fun event! Although my dog is an a-hole with other dogs – so sad!
Hope you are enjoying your Sunday – and I have to say, I love the name Bacon for a dog!!
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looks like I missed a great time!
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