The restaurant Paramour is currently closed; their voice mail message says they are closed for renovation and will be reopening next month. Based on a recent article, the space is now called “94 Ossington,” after it’s address. At this time, all the space is being used for is some “pop up” shops in the next few weeks.

We also just learned that retailer and designer Virginia Johnson is closing up her Ossington shop and moving to a space at 970 College St, just west of Dovercourt. Her last day on Ossington will be Saturday, October 22. She will be throwing her semi-annual sample sale on Ossington on November 18-19, at 76 Ossington. Otherwise, head on up to College after November 1.

EDIT: A commenter to our site says Beau Lieu Bistro (59 Ossington) was open on Saturday, October 15. We don’t know the status of the restaurant, and are trying to find out, because it is a bit unusual. We have walked by a couple of nights when they should have been open but were not, so as they write on their  website, call ahead:

Our restaurant may no longer be in operation.
Please call in to see whether we’re open or closed.
Thank you and sorry for the inconvenience.

Meanwhile, we will keep you posted when new businesses come in to replace these. Have any news of your own? Please post in the comments.

I spoke with Gabriella, the passion behind the growing enterprise, and she answered the questions for our Business Profile series.

If the photos are whetting your appetite, More Than Pasta is located at 121 Ossington, just south of Argyle.

What’s your business?

PRODUCING A FRESH, UNIQUE PASTA PRODUCT
•       High Protein;

•       Low Calories;

•       Low Carbs;

•       Diabetic Friendly (Low Glycemic); and

•       High fibre content;

•       Premium High End Packaging & Product;

•       Using only the  finest, all natural ingredients.

*All our raw materials are purchased in Ontario
“It’s a win-win for all: fresh food for our customers and support for Ontario Suppliers

How is your business unique?

More Than Pasta is produced the old fashioned way – artisan style with an original Italian pasta machine. This beautifully crafted process kneads and works the dough to create a truly homemade pasta experience.
More Than Pasta is lovely textured pasta that is porous and absorbs the “gusto” – the flavour of the sauce.

How long have you been in business here?

Opened in March 2011

What drew you to be here on Ossington?

The eclectic group of businesses tucked into this distinctive and diverse neighbourhood

What changes have you seen on Ossington since your business has been here?

More diversity in terms of new businesses. Lots of weekend ‘visitors’ to the community.

How do you see your business and Ossington five years from now?

As part of the neighbourhood. Supporting community events, welcoming new businesses, active in Business Associations.

What is your favorite spot on Ossington, other than your own? and why?

PARAMOUR – THE SERVICE IS  EXCEPTIONAL, THE FOOD IS SPECTACULAR, AND  CHEF LAURA MALIN IS FABULOUS. SHE ONCE USED OUR MORE THAN PASTA PRODUCT  TO CREATE A WONDERFUL DISH FROM HER GRANDMOTHERS RECEIPES AND BOTH OF US BEING ITALIAN, WAS ONE OF OUR FAVORITES, PASTA CON IL TONNO EH POMIDORO DI LA NONNA   (GRANMOTHER’S TOMATO BASED TUNA & PASTA)

Bunda Lounge, for one, is hosting a special night on Saturday, February 12, with DJs, bottle service and appetizers.

On the dining side, Delux Restaurant is hosting a prix fixe menu on Monday, February 14. Salt Restaurant is also offering a prix fixe menu – you can check it out online. We also called Beau Lieu Bistro, and this lovely French boite is also doing a set menu, so call now for reservations!

Paramour is also doing a special Monday opening for Valentine’s Day and will offer their regular menu and some specials, including a special cocktail menu. They are offering an early and a late seating.

Union Restaurant tweeted that they will be open for Valentine’s Day and we are waiting to see what the menu will be.

Bohmer is still working on their set menu, but rest assured, will be open. Reposado is planning some special Valentine’s “oysters, Cava and crooning,” according to their website.

If you don’t want a fancy dinner but want to throw down and have some fun with your S.O. or some friends, there are some good choices for you too! Head on over to The Painted Lady for Big Rude Jake hosting the weekly Open Mic Night. The Rattlesnake Choir will be playing at The Dakota.

And, if your Valentine’s night doesn’t turn out like you plan, check out the fun and original night planned at XPace Cultural Centre on Feb 18! Called “Heartbeats,” it’s a new, live interactive dating show. They are even looking for contestants!

The latest edition of Postcity profiles CTV Morning show host Seamus O’Regan as he wanders his neighborhood, Ossington Village. Considering he wakes up at 4am, I guess we keep different hours, so that explains why we haven’t seen him around.

New restaurants in the neighborhood have been getting write-ups. Paramour is one of Toronto Life’s Top 10 new restaurants, but there’s no link online. To read the article, they want you to buy the magazine. Reviews of Paramour are mostly positive, especially for the service.

Just opened, and already getting a review is Bohmer. We are sure more will come after it has time to settle in a bit.