Dog Haus Biergarten, judging from the number of messages I receive about it, is currently the most-anticipated restaurant opening for 2018 in downtown Bethesda. It has been
exactly ten months today since I broke the story about it leasing the old Parva space at 7904 Woodmont Avenue.
After several
false starts, work on the interior fit-out
finally began to pick up in December. As of last night, permanent signage was installed and lit outside the restaurant.
The Parva was one of 14 nightspots to close after Montgomery County Councilmember Hans Riemer's so-called "nighttime economy" initiative ended up tanking the nighttime economy in downtown Bethesda. Dog Haus isn't a nightclub, but at least there will be some activity again on this block after 5:00 PM once it opens.
Nice to see good, old fashioned exposed neon signs again. A classic, if somewhat fragile, way to create a classy looking sign. Soo much nicer than the fake neon LED tube signs. This looks so much better than most new signs in Bethesda that use metal box signs with translucent plastic faces, and internal LED lights. Even the upper sign on the top shows some creativity with exposed glowing letter edges on the metal edges. Creative and artfully designed signage can really make a huge difference on the streetscape, especially like this perpendicular bracketed cantilevered neon circle that is clearly orientated for viewing by pedestrians on the sidewalk, not just folks in cars driving by.
ReplyDeleteHope the dogs are as good as the signage!
Why isn't that carpetbagger Riemer running for political office in his native Oakland, California?
ReplyDeleteFinally! It has been a few days without some Riemer-bashing. Glad you caught up.
ReplyDeleteWhy isn't Marsha Coleman-Adebayo protecting her own ancestors' cemeteries in her native Detroit?
ReplyDeleteStick to discussing hot dogs here.
ReplyDeleteThanks.
I'm looking forward to trying this place but I notice something in the sign that I'm always confused by when I see it. This is a DogHouse Biergarten, fine. Their focus therfore is dogs and sausages I get that and the sign mentions that clearly. What I never understand is why places like this (and especially new ones) confuse people by adding burgers. You may offer a great burger for those who don't like dogs and that's great. Just don't put that on your banner.
ReplyDelete"The Parva was one of 14 nightspots to close after Montgomery County Councilmember Hans Riemer's so-called "nighttime economy" initiative ended up tanking the nighttime economy in downtown Bethesda."
ReplyDeleteNope. It closed because of a campaign of harassment by residents of the Fairmont Plaza.
"The Parva was one of 14 nightspots to close after Montgomery County Councilmember Hans Riemer's so-called "nighttime economy" initiative ended up tanking the nighttime economy in downtown Bethesda."
ReplyDeleteYou have a conflict of interest here that you have failed to disclose.
http://elections.state.md.us/elections/2018/primary_candidates/gen_cand_lists_2018_1__by_county_16.html
We're seeing signs of life at Dog Haus.
ReplyDelete7:32: A pretty desperate diversion from the sad truth of your man Riemer. "I couldn't sleep because of your restaurant." "Ok, we'll close."
ReplyDeleteWTF you smokin' bro?