A Beach-Themed Rooftop Bar and Restaurant Breezes Into Dupont Circle HEAD TOPICS

A Beach-Themed Rooftop Bar and Restaurant Breezes Into Dupont Circle

10/21/2022 10:30:00 PM

Vagabond dishes up coastal cocktails and wood-fired warm weather eats

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Vagabond, a beach-themed rooftop bar and restaurant, officially opens tonight in Dupont Circle. ‍ Vagabond dishes up coastal cocktails and wood-fired warm weather eats Fall is in the air, but for the team behind newly openedVagabondin Dupont Circle, it’s beach season all year long. Co-owner Eric Heidenberger and his partners at the DC Restaurant Group (Shaw’s Tavern, 801, Madhatter) created a bar and restaurant that channels their love of surfing in coastal destinations like Mexico, Portugal, and Hawaii. The bright, beach-y space opened with weekend hours and a limited menu earlier this month, and is gearing up for an official launch tonight. The restaurant will eventually open for weekday lunch and brunch as well as dinner.Heidenberger and his partners transformed the former Rebellion space, replacing the dark whiskey tavern decor with ocean tones, greenery, and beach umbrellas on the front patio. The revamped roof deck currently seats 16 guests (they’re waiting on permits to open a rooftop bar), and there’s room for nearly 100 throughout. Read more:
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Photography by Erich Morse Fall is in the air, but for the team behind newly opened Vagabond in Dupont Circle, it’s beach season all year long. Co-owner Eric Heidenberger and his partners at the DC Restaurant Group (Shaw’s Tavern, 801, Madhatter) created a bar and restaurant that channels their love of surfing in coastal destinations like Mexico, Portugal, and Hawaii. They're also designed to be eye-catching so guests will plaster their social media accounts with pictures. The bright, beach-y space opened with weekend hours and a limited menu earlier this month, and is gearing up for an official launch tonight. “For me, it is extremely important to be highly aware of the project’s surroundings to understand how my designs will communicate with the outdoors. The restaurant will eventually open for weekday lunch and brunch as well as dinner. It also serves colorful and shareable cocktails in fishbowls ("Sociabowls") and fancy pub fare. Heidenberger and his partners transformed the former Rebellion space, replacing the dark whiskey tavern decor with ocean tones, greenery, and beach umbrellas on the front patio. in downtown Willoughby bars and restaurants, with about 30 minutes set aside in each place before teams move on. The revamped roof deck currently seats 16 guests (they’re waiting on permits to open a rooftop bar), and there’s room for nearly 100 throughout. "Some of the legacy brands are seeing that, and they're elevating their menus — people expect that.   Sliding glass doors throughout help integrate indoor and outdoor living spaces. The rooftop is open for dining, with a bar coming later. A speakeasy-style basement bar opens for drinkers this Friday on the later end (10 PM) and is accented with a huge Patrick Swayze mural by local artist Randi Kontner. At Puttshack, the ball keeps track of your score (and any efforts to trick it). While it’s not an official Swayze speakeasy (Sweakeasy?) per se, the basement space takes some cues from Point Break and Road House .   “My client wanted to ensure that the eye could enjoy the spectacular views from every single space of the house while maintaining a great flow,” Giraldo adds. The movies “encompass the vibe of the surfer and traveler,” says Heidenberger, a huge Swayze fan. "Because we're all carrying our phones around in our pockets, we're looking for something new and different to share. In addition to drinks with names like “Utah, Get Me Two!”—a beer and shot combo, naturally—the bar will pour Utica Club beer, made famous in Dirty Dancing . Late-night Roadhouse vibes in the Swayze-accented speakeasy. In the beach-y bar and restaurant above, chef Roberto Ascencio is behind a globe-trotting menu that draws from Mexico, Portugal, Hawaii, and beyond. A wood-burning grill turns out dishes like grilled Caesar salad, roasted octopus over polenta, or wood-fired prawns with Portuguese seafood rice. Patrons can also drop in to the bar for coastal cocktails like rum punch or house-made pineapple vodka martinis, alongside snacks such as slow-braised quesabirria tacos or tinned Portuguese sardines and crackers. Slow-braised beef short rib birria tacos. Once Vagabond is surfing along evenly, the plan is to open for weekend brunch and weekday lunch. Coastal eats come from a wood-fired kitchen. .