Although Three Headed Productions is not new to the nightlife scene, Le Passage is the first upscale establishment in its mini-empire, which includes alehouses such as Evil Olive, Cans Bar & Canteen, Salud Tequila Lounge and Junior's Sports Lounge. At the club now known as Le Passage and the Drawing Room, everything is different yet essentially the same. Yes, you do still walk down the same brick alley, and yes, you still walk down the same narrow stairs and yes, the layout is exactly the same. It still offers the two main bars that remain jam-packed, as well as a small dance floor and plenty of seating. But there are three major changes to note: 1) the legendary red velvet couches are now brown and the gold pillars are now tiled; 2) the Yow Bar is now called the Drawing Room—it serves small dishes and has its own entrance right on Rush Street next to Le Colonial (no relation); and 3) your cell phone actually works in this lower-level lounge.

Centerstage Reviewer: Janis Mabalay