I hadn't been to that area for a while because of all the road work and construction. So I never saw Passion8 there. But man am I glad I went to have brunch with a group of great fellow Yelpers Tonya, Mike, and John. In short, the place was my type.
The minute I walked in I was greeted with a warm smile. You know, the one that's cordial. Not the fake ones with a very high note "hello!" After I was directed to the right table, which was behind that purplish curtain, I immediately bonded with the place. I liked it. The high ceiling. Minimal interior decor. Low lighting with apotlights here and there. Brick walls. And hey, I even see a band getting ready for a live jam.
Now, some might feel like it was a bit dark for a brunch. I get ya. But it's also preference. If I'm. Ot working and out to eat my technicaaly first meal of the day at 11, then I'm not the most awake man in the world and I want to stay that way. So for me it was perfect. Even the wall being empty was good. I find that paintings are a hit or miss. Rather than grabbing something that can turn some people off, I respext their decision not to put anything up and look minimal.
And the food was super. It's all local! Can't get fresher than Passion8. I tried everyone's food and they were all amazing. The egg benedict, brisket, lobster, grits, and my Farm Egg Flatbread was pretty awesome. The best part is that none of what I ate was frozen in a container on the back of a 18-wheeler from Cali. So yeah, I'll be back!