40 GoodLifeFamilyMag.com SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER 2018 THE SHACKS Six small restaurant spaces share a large open-air patio overlooking a public one-acre dog park. The innovative project brings a variety of restaurants, featuring an eclectic mix of dining, drinking and coffee options, from ramen and tacos, to burgers and seafood, plus a new beer and wine taproom. And there are live music events, trivia nights, kid-friendly programs and pet-specific events including adoptions and mobile vets. shacksaustinranch.com Yappy Hour: Kelly (left) and Ashley toast to their friendship at the pet-friendly Tackle Box restaurant at The Shacks in The Colony. Mouse (left) and Daisy are maximum chilling after playtime at the adjacent dog park. Trendy, transitional fashions by Vineyard Vines.