All Aboard!

After a 12 hour photo shoot at work, I made my way home to the promise of a little home brew (sort-of) and some quality Thai.   About a beer and a half & a half portion of Phad Thai later I got a text from L² to meet up at The Passenger, a new joint over at 1021 7^th St, NW.

A very short walk later I was sitting in a small booth in a room that was both cozy & barren.  Keeping it simple the proprietors are going for a “neo-speakeasy” feel. The menu reflects the feel with a short list of craft drafts (including one of my favorites, Lagunitas Pils @ a mere $5), wines by the glass, “Our Kitchen is a Sandwich Press” food options including Cured Olives, a Kimchi Hotdog & Beef Jerky from locals, Red Apron Butchery.  They are also supposed to be opening Columbia Room in the same location.  Think of it as an 18 seat version of José Andres’ Mini Bar, but for cocktails.

I didn’t get to spend much time exploring on my first trip, but it will certainly not be my last.  The Passenger, smacks of quality neighborhood haunt.