"LA-based gourmet hot dog shop Dog Haus is expanding all over the DMV after opening its first East Coast location in Bethesda in 2018. The latest locale in Dupont Circle is the first inside the District. Served on grilled King’s Hawaiian Rolls, these all-beef hot dogs are dressed up with ingredients like wild arugula, avocado, tomato, crispy onions, and spicy basil aioli — the toppings for the “Sooo Cali” dog. These biergartens stay open late, until 2 or 3 a.m. on the weekends." - Adele Chapin
"This long-standing neighborhood watering hole is huge, with lots of room to spread out across 40 tables. There are four different bars, several televisions, and a large menu listing both food and beer options." - Travis Mitchell
"Head to Bethesda and chow down on an Impossible burger in full and slider sizes. The standard is dressed with pickles, lettuce, tomato, onion, secret sauce, and white American cheese. The slider comes with white American cheese, mayo and caramelized onions. The Dog Haus also serves up two types of plant-based sausages." - Travis Mitchell
"This relatively new addition to Bethesda has an entire selection of totchos combinations. Chili cheese tots, nacho cheese tots, and “love boat” tots (chili and slaw) are among the offerings." - Missy Frederick
"Growing California chain Dog Haus opened its first East Coast location in Bethesda, Maryland on Friday, April 13. And, at least for now, the verdict remains split on whether it fits into the local dining scene. Located in an industrial-style space at 7904 Woodmont Avenue, its centerpiece dog creations — all served on grilled King’s Hawaiian rolls — include a “Sooo Cali” (wild arugula, avocado, tomato, crispy onions, and spicy basil aioli) and a “Chili Idol” (an all-beef dog topped with chili, cheddar cheese sauce and onions). There’s also lots of booze, with wines, two dozen local beers, and rosé slushies. Its core offerings are overseen by celebrity chef and Food Network star Adam Gertler. Other menu options include corn dogs, and a fried chicken sandwich. Sides include chili cheese tots, loaded fries, and beer-battered onion rings. For dessert there’s milkshakes and soft serve ice cream." - Tierney Plumb