EDWARD FLORES

WHO: Owner of the dog grooming and boarding facility Mud Puppies (12233 FM 620 N., Ste. 110-A, 512-249-2498; 2015 E. Riverside Dr., Bldg. 9; 512-912-0200; mud-puppies.com) and Austin Dog Rescue board member. FUN AND GAMES: “Full Circle Bar (1810 E. 12th St., 512-814-0211; fullcirclebar.com) takes you back to being a kid, but with adult beverages. They have six Skee-Ball lanes!” ON A ROLL: “Umi Sushi Bar & Grill (5510 I-35, No. 400, 512-3838681; m.mainstreethub.com/umiaustin) is my go-to sushi place; try the Tuna Dynasty and VIP Roll. But what that has kept me coming back for over 10 years is the owner, Mei, who works on Friday and Saturday nights and makes you feel like family.” MORNING RITUAL: “Everyone knows the great lawn at Zilker Park (2100 Barton Springs Rd.), but get there just after sunrise: You and your dog will have the whole place to yourself to enjoy the Austin skyline. Just don’t forget to bring a towel to wipe the morning dew off your dog’s paws.”