Was in Charlotte last week for a work conference and had the pleasure of dining at Passion8. I eat at a variety of restaurants in the DC area, from hole in the wall establishments to some of the finer dining locales, and the meal and wine pairing we had at Passion8 would match up to any of them. I am genuinely having trouble finding anything to dock them points on... the service was fantastic, our appetizers were all surreal (potentially the best calamari I've ever had), and the lamb loin they had on special that night was first class... presentation, taste and texture. We couldn't (and wouldn't) leave without thanking the chef/owner for an unforgettable meal. I plan to return to Charlotte for the sole reason of visiting Passion8 again.