We had a dog for 18 years. His name was “Bam Bam.” He died when we returned from a year stint in Spain around 2003 and we always imagined he ended up somewhere closely linked to what was portrayed in “All Dogs Go To Heaven.” Yeah it’s freakin’ cheesy, but when you love a dog that much, you hope they’re off chasing birds and digging up bones forever. Forever! Where were we? Oh yes. Dogs. We love them. So we’re extremely glad that Beijing is taking the proper steps to eradicate ‘Xiangrou”, or dog meat, from their menus.

Canine cuisine is being sent to the doghouse during next month’s Beijing Olympic Games.

Dog meat has been struck from the menus of officially designated Olympic restaurants, and Beijing tourism officials are telling other outlets to discourage consumers from ordering dishes made from dogs, the official Xinhua News Agency reported Friday.

Waiters and waitresses should “patiently” suggest other options to diners who order dog, it said, quoting city tourism bureau Vice Director Xiong Yumei.

Yes, try our ostrich-brain, and couple it with a fine lizard wine. Our “Chicken without sexual life” is also quite the experience. Our advice: take the Anthony Bourdain rout and have them fry the hell out of whatever you’re eating. Anything dipped in batter is always better.

Dog Meat Off The Menu During Beijing Games [AP]
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