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HELP WANTED!
I have a gift certificate for Pasion; I just read that it closed in June........does anyone know if the cert. can be transferred to another restaurant...
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11/14/2007 Report as offensive
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The Famed Pasion Restaurant has CLOSED for good!
Pasion, Center City's first Nuevo Latino restaurant, closed this past Sunday ( 6/07/07) Reported earlier that Pasion's chef, Guillermo Pernot, was poa...
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6/20/2007 Report as offensive
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It takes two to tango and Pasion doesn't have what it takes
We look at two primary items when considering to return or not to return to a restaurant: good service, good food. Pasion didn't come close to either....
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4/9/2007 Report as offensive
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Forget about Sushi...Ceviche is the Best
I try to get back to Pasion at least once every three months for dinner to try out something new on their seasonal menus. I'm always impressed with th...
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2/23/2007 Report as offensive
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Not worth the money
Not worth the money. Why do I say that? The appetizers were delicious, the best part of the dinner. The pork dish ( $27) was fine, but not any better ...
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1/23/2007 Report as offensive
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4 hours 30 minutes
We made a reservation for 12 people at 6:00PM on a Friday night. Although we had made the reservation over a week in advance we were seated at two sep...
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9/3/2006 Report as offensive
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Fabulous!
We were in town for a conference and heard good things about Pasion, so we decided to try it. We loved the creative decor and upscale (but not stuffy)...
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4/25/2006 Report as offensive
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Flavors of Life
Tthe most professional staff and the most wonderful flavors make an evening here and evening to remember!!!!!!!!!!! The food is presented with passion...
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2/8/2006 Report as offensive
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Very Romantic Evening
My husband and I went to Pasion for our 10th anniversary on 6-10-03 and it was just spectacular. It was everything I read about it and more. Very atte...
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6/4/2005 Report as offensive
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The Pat's of Ceviche
Upscale latin cuisine featuring ceviches that change nightly depending on what fish is freshest. And not just average citrusy tuna ceviche, either, bu...
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5/23/2005 Report as offensive
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great dinner
What a great meal !!! Can't wait to treat myself again....
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1/6/2005 Report as offensive
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a great dining experience
We dined on 12/9/04 and were quite pleased with the experience - a total culinary and visual delight. Our waiter was a little "over the top", but know...
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12/10/2004 Report as offensive
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disappointing but wait!
We went to ipasion recently, having 'discovered' it on citysearch.First off, the restaurant itself has very interesting decor and a great, romantic at...
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11/30/2004 Report as offensive
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Dining at Pasion
We ate tonight, 6/26/04. We dined at 5:45PM and the place was a bit empty so the service was top notch. Our waiter explained everything to us and was ...
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6/26/2004 Report as offensive
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Mambo In Your Mouth!
stopped in Pasion on a bitterly cold night for a quick pre theatre bite with my friend-so blown away by the taste sensations of our shared ceviches, e...
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1/18/2004 Report as offensive
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Buen Provecho
The cerviche and empanadas were excellent! I sat at the Chef's bar, and it was a wonderful experience. You will see the cooks preparing the wonderful ...
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1/12/2004 Report as offensive
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Incredible
I really enjoyed Chef Guillermo's ceviche's and the unbelievable combinations in his entree's. The place is beautiful and an absolute must!...
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9/17/2003 Report as offensive
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Best in Philly
Simply the best dining experience in Philadelphia. Outstanding, creative food, proven excellence over 10 visits in 2 years. The ceviches are out of th...
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5/22/2003 Report as offensive
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AVERAGE AT BEST
We had heard so many positive things about Pasion, perhaps our expectations were too high? Regardless--the food and service were oh-so-blah. The skirt...
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5/12/2003 Report as offensive
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Blah dinner, good dessert
Fortunately I didn't pay for my over-sauced, bitter-burny mushrooms & steak, or the ho-hum calamari. Dessert is not to be missed though - you can actu...
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11/14/2002 Report as offensive
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Expected More
Given the prices, I expected more from Pasion. Our waiter recommended 2 of the highest-priced entrees (is this a coincidence?), the fish and veal chop...
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11/12/2002 Report as offensive
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Brazilian Jazz
Pasion brings together the perfect balance of taste and mood to brazilian food. The setting, though small, is incredibily passionate and hip like it's...
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10/13/2002 Report as offensive
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Overpriced Latin food
The setting and decor for Pasion are really beautiful. The food is also tasteful and well presented, however it is very over priced. I am Latina and I...
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10/11/2002 Report as offensive
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THE BEST
This was the best dining experience I had this year. The service was incredible, and the food was fantastic....
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9/14/2002 Report as offensive
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Excellent
This was one of the best dining experiences I have had in a long time. The food is delicious and exciting. Chef Guillermo Pernot must be applauded for...
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8/22/2002 Report as offensive
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Ceviche ignites!
What is sexier than ceviche? With sangria? In Philly, very little. Guillermo is a superstar, and his food shows it....
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8/8/2002 Report as offensive
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great food , small menu
I had a great experience here, but unfortunately their menu is too small....
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8/1/2002 Report as offensive
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Stay for drinks, leave for dinner
Come for pre-dinner drinks and then head somewhere else for your meal. I have tried this place a few times simply because there has always been a buzz...
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7/30/2002 Report as offensive
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take your visa card!
good food and just nice, but take your visa card, your going to need it. the food is not worth the price....
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7/27/2002 Report as offensive
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MY Farvorite!
Great food great service Best Chillean Sea bass I every had.Been there three times and ordered the Sea bass every time. Sat at chief bar once, nice co...
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7/24/2002 Report as offensive
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Good if you are not paying
Amazing food, yet a bit overpriced, which decreased the overall value of the meal....
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6/16/2002 Report as offensive
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Pasion lost its passion
On our second visit we discovered that while the decor had improved, the service was deplorable and our entrees were average at best. We were very dis...
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6/3/2002 Report as offensive
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My favorite Latin place
I need to be nice to mr Pernot because i had to trash his new venture Trust, (avoid at all costs unless you have a desire to be treated badly). Pasion...
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5/31/2002 Report as offensive
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Great Civeche
We went prior to a show at the Kimmel Center. Definitely ask to sit at the civeche bar so you can watch the open kitchen. We ordered several appetizer...
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5/27/2002 Report as offensive
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chef's table
Sit around the chef's table/bar in the rear and watch the kitchen assemble your meal. It looks good, tastes even better....
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5/21/2002 Report as offensive
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