Puppy patios: They're open at El Cortez and Have Mercy

Two Old Strathcona restaurants are letting their patrons’ furry friends onto their patios this summer.
El Cortez and Have Mercy — at 8232 Gateway Blvd. and 8230 Gateway Blvd. — have allowed dogs to join their owners outdoors since Wednesday, said co-owner Michael Maxxis. A dog owner himself, Maxxis wanted to bring dog-friendly regulations to his restaurants to create a more relaxed atmosphere.
“If we can have a dog on the patio, why not? Dogs are amazing. Why can’t