Restaurant Passionne to Relocate

The burgundy banner that bore the name "Passionne" is no longer hanging above the location at 77 Walnut St.  Another closing? Not quite.

Fortunately for owner of Passionne, Chef Michael Carrino, this is not a case of closure due to insufficient business.  Carrino is taking a brief hiatus to shop for a larger space where he can “grow his soapbox,” and provide the high quality, expertly executed, and locally-sourced fare he is known for. 

When Carrino first opened Passionne in October 2006, he made a promise to himself to run the business from the Walnut Street location for five years.  He did.  According to Carrino, we will likely see him resurrect the Passionne name at a new location sometime before 2012.

Where will it be? Well, there’s still a bit of mystique surrounding the new location but I’m keeping my fingers crossed that he will remain nearby.  

Want the full scoop from Carrino himself? Watch the video.