Les Delices La Frenaie has five locations – east, west, south and Laval, so they’re easy to get to wherever you live. They have been a fixture in St-Leonard for years and you can find just about any kind of cake you could want.

Come here for: Bacio, Key Lime Cheesecake (15 others), Frutti di bosco, Dulce de Leche, Orange or Walnut pound cake (16 others), Limoncello, Heavenly Berry and Milky Way in 8″ or 10″ sizes (this can serve about 20). Some can be ordered 36 hours in advance for more than 20 people.

Sandra’s newest favorite is the understatedly named, Fruitcake. Imagine a Strawberry Shortcake made with an assortment of fresh fruit. It is light, whipped creamy, and not overly sweet.

The best deal is the apple, lemon, chocolate chip, or cinnamon marble cakes. I really like the amaretti biscotti. Trays of pizza (tomato, white, all dressed and vegetarian) can be ordered.

This New Year’s why not impress your guests with one of Les Delices La Frenaie‘s drool-worthy, decadent cakes. Their delicious desserts are a sure thing to impress the sweet tooth of any dinner party.

Locations:  8405  Lafrenaie at Jarry (514-324-8039); Rosemere, 199F Cure-Labelle (450-430-4222); 58A boul. Brunswick (514-542-4242) at boul. des Sources; 51 Westminster Ave N, Montreal-West (514-312-2253); 1276 Dollard, LaSalle (514- 363-8776); 8245 boul Taschereau, suite B12 Brossard (450-462-4000).
Regular Hours: Mon-Fri 6-5, Sat 6-2
www.lesdeliceslafrenaie.com

Your struggle to find perfectly-fitting clothes ends now. If you’re a big guy no matter what your size or shape, this family-owned store has been specializing in men’s big and tall clothing for 90+years and they know how to wow their customers with an incredible selection.

Add comfort to your look and stay warm this winter; everything is here for you from activewear to formalwear to stylish everyday casual fashions and snazzy accessories to complete and complement your wardrobe.

Right now save  20% – 50% off on all regularly priced items at the much anticipated Boxing day Sale.

Get to M.H. Grover, the go-to store for the latest in Men’s big and tall fashions and always finding the perfect fit.  Now’s the time to save BIG on the brands you love by taking advantage of their Boxing day discounts.

Location: 4741 Wellington St., Verdun QC H4G 1X2
corner: 3rd Ave
Tel: 514-769-3771
Sale dates:  Dec 26-31, 2018
Metro Stop Station Verdun / Station de l’Eglise
www.groversbigandtall.com

Baby, it’s cold outside… If you’re searching for the perfect winter coat, look no further. Keep your body warm and your wallet happy.  Denim Kings biggest sale of the year is here, enjoy up to 30% OFF selected outerwear.

Denim Kings, a retail store which specializes in the hottest men and women’s premium denims and designer clothing, always discounted, will have you looking on point this winter in smart and trendy styles.

You will find all the big-gun outerwear brands such as: Moose Knuckles, Rudsak, Pajar, Soia and Kyo, Nicole Benisti, G-star, Kuwallatee, Arctic North, Burntlime and much more.

This offer is only available once per year so take advantage of it before it’s too late!

This sale ends Dec 31st,2018. Don’t miss out!

Location: 8575 St-Laurent, Montreal H2P 2M9 / Click for map 
corner: de Liege
Tel: 514-750-3288
Dates: until Dec 31st, 2018
Hours: Mon-Wed 11-6, Thurs & Fri 11-8, Sat 11-5, Sun 12-5
Metro: Station Cremazie
www.denimkings.com

Gearing up for the colder months requires a coat that can withstand the elements, and fit well too. M.H. Grover has always been the place to go for the latest in big and tall styles.

Keep the cold out and turn up the style by saving 20% – 50% on winter coats,  in brands: Columbia, Calvin Klein, Cutter & Buck, Point Zero and Ralph Lauren.

This family-owned store has been specializing in men’s big and tall clothing for 90+years and they know how to wow their customers with a wide selection of your favorite premium labels all under one roof.  Everything is here for you from activewear to formalwear to stylish everyday casual fashions and snazzy accessories to complete and complement your wardrobe.

If you’re a big guy, or need a gift for one, this is the place to go for the latest in big and tall styles. It is one stop shopping for the hard-to-fit guy.

Location: 4741 Wellington St., Verdun QC H4G 1X2
corner: 3rd Ave
Tel: 514-769-3771
Sale dates:  Dec 17-24
Metro Stop Station Verdun / Station de l’Eglise
www.groversbigandtall.com

“Baby it’s cold outside” but have no fear, as this huge coat sale will have the perfect coat for you to face the freezing temperatures. Men and women, it’s time to buy affordable on-trend outerwear to help keep you nice and toasty warm.

This season’s sylish outerwear keeps the cold out by wrapping yourself in brands such as: Radley, Claiborne, Laundry, Perry Ellis, TAHARI, HFX, SAGE Collective, Jacob Siegel and Buffalo David Bitton.

This is the sale where you’ll get more bang for your buck, save up to 75% off and all the taxes are included. You’ll love it even more because you got it on sale! As an added bonus, get $25 off the second coat you purchase.

If you’re getting holiday gift money, spend it here. Don’t forget to fill out the entry below for a draw to win a Moose Knuckles coat or a $100, $50 gift card.

Location: Mega Centre Des Sources, 2305-2415 Trans Canadienne, Pointe Claire H9R 4N2
Dates: up to Dec 30, 2018
Hours: Mon-Wed 10-6, Thurs-Fri 10-9pm, Sat 9-5, Sun 10-5

At Jelena Styles Lingerie (JSL) in Decarie Square, the personalized service makes it so pleasant to shop where the sales women actually help you to figure out what is best for your body type.

Jelena is best known for help with selecting bra so expect an extensive bra collection including names you know along with exclusive lines, and, just in time for Christmas parties or New Year’s events, they are having a Chantelle bra promotion- see info below – with a chance to win a $150 set.  They offer high quality European lingerie at affordable Canadian prices. All the designs are produced with excellent fabrics and offer you comfort and elegance, bringing joy to every woman.

The certified fitters here offer very personalized service. Head here too if you are considering breast reduction, augmentation or reconstruction to make an appointment for a fitting prior to surgery. There’s in-stock bridal bra collections and bras for nursing mothers. Bras range in size from 30A-44 H, with or without underwires.

And if you’re going south this winter, that knowledge easily transfers to help with bathing suits.  Tyr is really popular for women who like to swim for exercise as it is  chlorine and salt water resistant. With Amoena suits, breast forms can be fit in.  Alia and Nygard offer styles with tummy control, and some even have flirty skirts  There’s some tankinis with either bikini bottoms or shorts or skirts. The saleswomen can show you how to take those flowing cover-ups and tie them in different ways.

Location: 6900 boul Decarie ( Carre Decarie ) Suite 218, Montreal H3X 2T8 / Google Maps: http://bit.ly/21jRg65
Corner: rue Plamandon
Tel: 514-303-1911
Hours: Regular plus Sunday
Metro: Station Snowdon, Station Plamandon, Station de la Savanne
www.jelenastyleslingerie.com
email: info@jelenastyleslingerie.com

Schwartz’s The Musical was such a success when it played here 7 years ago that Centaur Theatre’s artistic director Eda Holmes decided to bring back the original cast as a treat for their 50th Anniversary celebrations. This hors d’oeuvre is being offered this weekend only. It’s been re-sandwiched as a musical reading, so you get all the best parts – the funny musical numbers along with the clever spoken words. The storyline: a Torontonian trying to come here and buy Schwartz’s in order to franchise the concept. There is a wonderful  melange of Toronto/Montreal angst, love, Montreal’s special “characters”, Jewish humor, the history of Schwartz’s and as always, Quebec government regulations thrown in.

The show is a must for any Montrealer, as Bowser and Blue and Gazette columnist Bill Brownstein have written about all our dirty little secrets and in jokes. Loved the repartee using Metro station names! George Bowser and Rick Blue are onstage too, and even have small speaking roles doing credible acting jobs. Loved watching their faces as they enjoyed watching their numbers come alive onstage.

Bowser and Blue’s score, always with creative wordage, is available to take home so you can appreciate the subtleties of their humor. You can sing along with the original cast to all the great songs, including: Why is Saint-Lawrence called the Main?; It’s my fault; They kicked us out, The Promise and, of course, Schmutz.

The cast is cast perfectly for their parts. So if you missed it the first time around, hurry over to the Centaur Theatre this weekend. It could be a memorable holiday gift for someone in your circle. And you can buy the T-shirt to remember the taste of it.

Location: Centaur Theatre, 453  St. Francois Xavier
Phone: 514-288-3161 or 514-288-3161
Dates: Dec 15 -Dec 16
www.centaurtheatre.com

Shop the best trends of the season, all on sale, at Suite 100. From Thursday,  December 13 until Sunday December 16th, save 30% to 70% on absolutely everything in stock.

This retail store carries some of the coolest, most sought after brands: Kuwalla Tee, Kollar, Adidas, Palladium, The Preview, UGG Australia, Nike, Publish, Nobis.

From luxury streetwear to stylish apparel, outerwear, footwear and accessories, this sale has it all for men and women.

Location: 9475 Meilleur, #100 (Ground Floor)
Dates: Dec 13, Dec 14, Dec 15 & Dec 16
Hours: Thurs, Fri 10am -8pm, Sat 10am -5pm, Sun noon – 5pm
Tel: 514-543-4500
suite100.ca

Denim Kings, a retail store which specializes in the hottest men and women’s premium denims and designer clothing, always discounted, is having their Boxing Day Sale early this year. From December 12th to the 24th, take advantage of exceptional discounts on popular brands such as Rudsak, Moose Knuckles, Pajar, Soia and Kyo, Nicole Benisti, Arctic North, G-Star, Kuwalla Tee and much more!

Whether your shopping for a gift or for yourself, discover a great selection of on-trend coats, boots, winter accessories, jeans, etc. for both men and women.

Check out their amazing assortment of styles and sizes available.  In store and online 25-60% off while supplies last.

Location: 8575 St-Laurent, Montreal H2P 2M9 / Click for map 
corner: de Liege
Tel: 514-750-3288
Dates: Dec 12th – Dec 24th, 2018
Hours: Mon-Wed 11-6, Thurs & Fri 11-8, Sat 11-5, Sun 12-5
Metro: Station Cremazie
www.denimkings.com

If you’re looking for sleek, sophisticated women’s fashion to be holiday ready, head over to Raffinalla’s Pre Boxing Day Sale.

Don’t miss their Door Crasher special:  vibrant print Perfect Fit Pant at only $25. Discover for yourself why the best fitting #perfectfitpant is so popular,  designed with front tummy tuck panels and stretch fabric for a comfortable and flattering fit.  Make their smart styling and smooth, dressy fabric your choice for perfect fitting pants. Pants are available in petite, plus, and tall, ensuring every woman gets her perfect fit.

Snag a wide selection of women’s apparel samples and overstock (all sizes available) selected well-tailored, contemporary sportswear, pants, coats, belts and scarves. You can’t miss with discounts of up to 80% off in the Liquidation Room, with jackets, tops, pants, skirts at $25 to $75.

Location: 9200 Meilleur, suite 400
corner: Chabanel
Phone: 514-327-4477, 514-979-4764
Dates & Hours: Wed – Sun, Dec 12 – Dec 16, 2018
Hours: 10 – 5pm – Private appointments welcome
Metro: Station Cremazie, Bus 146
raffinalla.com