Restaurants & Bars
Dog Haus Rolls Out 'Tot Dog' For No Kid Hungry Fundraiser In SGV
Michelin-starred Chef Anthony Sasso crafted the creation as part of the chain's rotating charity specials in San Gabriel Valley & LA.
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY, CA — The "Tot Dog," specially created for Dog Haus by Executive Chef Anthony Sasso, will kick off the Pasadena-based restaurant chain's 2020 Chef Collaboration Series, a charity partnership with No Kid Hungry.
The Michelin-starred chef's masterpiece features an all-beef dog, extra crispy tater tots, celery salt, coleslaw and Haus barbecue sauce, all served on grilled King's Hawaiian rolls. The Tot Dog will have a one-month run at San Gabriel Valley locations and in Greater L.A., during February with $1 from each sale going to the non-profit.
Dog Haus' Chef Collaboration Series brings in renown chefs, who put a personal spin on their signature dishes, with purchases helping to provide meals to kids in need.
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“Working with No Kid Hungry has been extremely fulfilling. Through our partnership, we’ve been able to help provide thousands of meals for children in America," said Dog Haus partner Hagop Giragossian. "Our Chef Collaboration Series has also been a unique way for us to continue to explore new and exciting flavor combinations, craft an innovative menu and stay ahead of the culinary curve.”
Tot Dog creator Sasso who, after his first year as Chef de Cuisine at Casa Mono in New York, helped the restaurant earn its first-ever Michelin star. Other past Dog Haus chef collaborations included Korean Fried Chicken Wings by celebrity Chef Chris Oh, the Take Bánh Mì vegan sandwich created by "Top Chef" season two winner, Chef Ilan Hall and the Bubu's Hot Chicken Grilled Cheese from Chef Eric Greenspan, owner of Bubu's Birds and Burgers.
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Giragossian said he is looking forward to the line-up for 2020.
“We’re bringing in six elite Michelin-starred chefs, including Jeremiah Stone from Contra, Wildair and Peoples in New York City; and David Schlosser from Shibumi in Los Angeles, to give our guests an elevated culinary experience," he said. "We are really excited to see these special partnerships come to fruition throughout this year.”
Dog Haus also is bringing back its acclaimed celebrity Mixologist Collaboration, led by Phil Wills, who earned notoriety by starring on TV’s Bar Rescue. Starting in March, Wills and other celebrity mixologists will create two cocktails, available at Dog Haus Biergarten locations every other month, also for a one-month run, the company said.
Like the Chef Collaboration Series’ items, each purchase of a Mixologist Collaboration cocktail helps No Kid Hungry provide up to 10 meals to kids in need, according to management.
“We began collaborating with celebrity mixologists last year, and our guests loved getting the opportunity to try unique cocktails crafted by recognized bar experts,” said Dog Haus partner André Vener. “Each mixologist gets the opportunity to stir up two, one-of-a-kind drinks and share them with a wider audience. And, each thirst-satisfying creation helps No Kid Hungry, whose mission is at the center of our innovation initiatives.”
Dog Haus locales in Greater L.A. include:
- Dog Haus Biergarten, 3335 S. Figueroa St., USC
- Dog Haus Biergarten, 410 E. Main St., Alhambra
- Dog Haus, 3817 W. Olive Ave., Burbank
- Dog Haus, 6501 CA-27, Canoga Park
- Dog Haus, 21720 S Avalon Blvd., Carson
- Dog Haus, 3330 Grand Ave., Chino Hills
- Dog Haus Biergarten, 2209 E. Baseline Road, Claremont
- Dog Haus Biergarten, 210 E. 3rd St., Long Beach
- Dog Haus, 4929 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood
- Dog Haus Biergarten, 8931 Reseda Blvd., Northridge
- Dog Haus Biergarten, 93 E. Green St., Old Pasadena
- Dog Haus Biergarten, 1301 Rancho Vista Blvd., Palmdale
- Dog Haus, 105 N. Hill Ave., Pasadena
- Dog Haus Biergarten, 7815 Monet Ave., Rancho Cucamonga
- Dog Haus, 50 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks
- Dog Haus, 2678 E. Garvey Ave S., West Covina
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