When you are looking to set up offices at a company work site or at home, call Espace Bureau, a local Montreal company with combined experience of over 25 years.

Beyond the necessary desks and chairs, they can set up boardrooms and reception suites. Making the whole planning process easier for you, they show you computerized layouts so you can maximize the space and move furnishings around before the heavy pieces arrive.

If their selection does not meet your needs or decor ideas, they can produce customized furniture in melamine – in a choice of 30 colors. For cost savings, you can take advantage of their well-priced used and liquidated office furnishings.

For your home, think of Espace Bureau when setting up a home office: chairs, filing cabinets and desks. Have you ever wanted a keyboard tray and didn’t know where to buy one? Espace Bureau sells them. You can also order folding tables here. How about this idea – why not buy a handsome conference table to use in your dining room?

Here’s what you can purchase here:

– chairs and sofas
– executive suites
– general office furniture
– cubicles and workstations
– reception suites
– conference room furniture
– custom furniture
– storage
– office accessories (whiteboards, tack boards, etc…)
– rental
– liquidation and used furnishings

Think of a homegrown company, Espace Bureau, for all of your office furniture needs.

Location: 4174 Thimens Blvd Ville St. Laurent QC H4R 2B9
Corner: rue Tees
Phone: 514-788-5444
Hours: Mon-Fri 8-5
www.espacebureau.ca
email: info@espacebureau.ca

La Cuisine’s commercial grade facilities are designed to be flexible and accessible for many kinds of cooking, dining or party events. They can be utilized for anything from taking cooking classes on how to use a knife or Indonesian cooking to hosting a wedding.

Cooking classes and instructional courses are offered in international cusines and techniques. You can register for one course, or get a discount if you choose a few, including: Thai, Laotian, Mexican, Caribbean, Cajun, Creole, Southern US, Nuevo Latino, French and Italian. Hard-to-find yet so informative courses can be taken here as well: smoking and BBQing, oysters, sausage making, soups, sauces, knife skills, cake-making and in decent weather – field trips. The classes include generous tastings and lots of interaction with their chefs.

To be convenient for all levels of the market, the space has been set up with multiple stations, each with Garland ranges and fryers, Blodgett convection ovens, Hobart mixers, slicers and food processors. They allow for flexible scheduling and independent work at all hours of the day. For chefs who need them, smokers, sous-vide, proofers and induction elements and more are also available.

The facilities are spacious and accommodating, with the flexibility to play host to any event or occasion, be they cocktail parties, corporate receptions, product launches, tastings, exhibits or fundraising events. Their space offers up services and equipment tailored to the demands of caterers, food trucks and small batch chefs, as well as event planners, promoters and community initiatives.

How’s this for original – they offer business incubator services, helping you bring your culinary art to the market, from production and research through marketing and branding, to sales and distribution.

The goal at La Cuisine is to share the art of cooking and the love of food with the people of Montreal.

Next Class Info:

Cajun & Creole Cuisine:
March 26th from 7pm to 9pm

MENU:

* Shrimp Etouffee

* Jambalaya

* Gumbo

Join Chef Michael Minorgan one of the pioneers of Cajun cuisine in Montreal when he opened ‘La Louisiane’ restaurant in 1991, as he explores the bold and intoxicating flavors of this delicious southern cuisine. He will be demonstrating local favorites.

$60.00 Special introductory offer : Bring a friend along free of charge.

Sign up prior to March 26th at info@lacuisine514.ca or telephone: 514 316-3606

Cuisine Cajun & Creole
Le 26 mars de 19 à 21 heures

Au menu:

* Gumbo

* Jambalaya

* Crevettes à l’étouffée

Joignez-vous au chef Michael Minorgan, l’un des pionniers de la cuisine cajun à Montréal depuis l’ouverture de son restaurant La Louisiane en 1991, alors qu’il explorera les saveurs audacieuses et enivrantes des spécialités de cette délicieuse cuisine du Sud américain.

60$ Offre spéciale d’introduction: amenez un ami gratuitement.

Inscrivez-vous avant le 15 mars au: info@lacuisine514.ca ou par téléphone au: 514-316-3606.

Location: 5475 Royalmount Ave. Town of Mont-Royal QC H4P 1J3
Corner: Chemin Devonshire
Telephone: 514-316-3606
www.lacuisine514.ca
Emails: info@lacuisine514.ca or minorgan@yahoo.ca

Talon Tire is an independent tire dealer which has been in business since 1971, and specialize in quality tires for passenger cars, SUV’s, vans and light trucks. It is one of the few tire shops that has been approved by the consumer watchdog organization, the Automobile Protection Association.

They are not just order takers – their staff has knowledge of a wide range of tire applications, and monitors the latest technological developments and trends in tire manufacturing. They can answer and questions about tires to help you make the right choice.

Some of the good reasons to buy your tires from them:

– Wheels are fastened on your car by first hand-threading the nuts and then hand-torquing them to manufacturer’s specifications. When needed, you will be able to remove the wheels without frustration – No warped brake rotors or stripped threads or marred wheels.

– Even if they install only one tire, they check and adjust all your tire pressures, including the spare (Most of today’s spares require 60 psi of air to support a car but frequently drop to 30 psi or less while sitting in the trunk.)

– Their repairs on flats are permanent and safe, since they use only quality chemical patches applied from the inside of the tire. Repairs done from the outside, without inspecting for internal damage, are only temporary, and can result in an eventual blowout.

– Their tire and wheel balancing is state-of-the-art. It’s so uniquely accurate that consumers residing several hundred kilometers away go there to resolve their vibration complaints and leave with a smooth comfortable ride.

– Your “Mag” wheels are safe with them, as they use only the highest quality nylon-coated balancing weights. They won’t change the plastic finish of your wheels or cause corrosion like regular lead weights.

Special tires can be bought here too. Talon Tire sponsors and supports grass roots Motorsports in Canada, and offer a wide range of competition tires. To help keep a cherished classic car on the road they stock over 20 sizes of hard-to-find vintage tires.

– There is no commission, so their staff won’t propose a more profitable tire when it’s not the right choice.
– There are no hidden extras in their price.
– Their road hazard guarantee provides a replacement tire based on the price you paid, and NOT on a higher suggested retail price which increases every year with inflation.

They offer a two month or 1,500 mile / 2,000 kilometer free trial period for every tire that they recommend for your car and driving needs. If you don’t like them, they’ll refund you 100% of the purchase price.

Talon Tire makes buying the right set of tires easy.

Location: 2607 Diab St. Ville St-Laurent, QC H4S 1E7
corner: rue Bois Franc
Tel: 514-337-0833
Hours Mon-Fri 8-6
 www.talontire.com / FB: http://on.fb.me/18DwLbF

Boutique Javakap is coffee heaven, since they have over 350 choices of  capsules for all single serve coffee and espresso machines.  Customers often refer to the store as a candy store for adults.

You can select a variety of flavors, or you can buy them pre-boxed – all of the same kind. You can make your own mix of 24 Keurig compatible capsules for only $16 – that’s less than $.70 per cup.

The shop sells all the Keurig brands you know and love, such as Green Mountain, Van Houtte, Donut House, Eight O’clock, Timothy’s World Coffee etc., as well as the high end Keurig brands Starbucks and Barista Prima. In addition to that they have all the popular Keurig compatible brands, namely Brown Gold, Brooklyn Bean, Grove Square, Jetsetter, Authentic Donut Shop, Hurricane, Barnie’s Coffee, Hamilton Mills, Martinson and Caza Trail. For those of you seeking premium coffee brands, you can try: Peet’s Coffee from San Francisco, Marley (varieties include the world famous Jamaican Blue Mountain) or Second Cup. They have a large selection of Tassimo products as well as the hard to find new flavors.

There are environmentally conscious options which eliminate the plastic bottoms, so there’s just a filter hanging from the plastic rim. Brands for these are: One Coffee – Organic, Doi Chaang Coffee Co – Organic, San Francisco Bay, and Club Coffee. There are also 100% biodegradable pods available in a large selection for only $.50 a cup.

They do have Nespresso compatible capsules, Cap’Mundo (an artisan espresso from France), Smart Coffee (from the U.K.) and Espresso Italia (from Italy). For your Nespresso they also have Capsul’in which allows you to use your favorite espresso in your Nespresso machine.

For tea lovers, there’s a wide selection of tea capsules such as Twinings, Lipton, Tazo, Bigelow and Celestial and the new compatible capsules by Higgins & Burke. For those of you who like your tea steeped old school, they have a large selection of specialty tea bags and loose leaf teas.

There are frothers  and storage units, which hold from 18-36 capsules. Check out the variety of coffee cups, insulated travel mugs and traditional stove top Italian cafetieres. They also have everything you need to clean your machine to keep it working at its best.

If you are looking for the single serve espresso machine by Caffitaly, it’s here in a variety of colors to accent any decor.

Foodie items and gift ideas can be found here too: gourmet hot chocolate and biscottis, flavored agave syrups, organic jams, Torani flavored syrups and sauces, and coffee and espresso beans.

Location: 4583 St. Charles Blvd. Kirkland QC H9H 3C7
corner: rue Oakwood
Tel: 514-675-4410
Hours: Mon-Wed 10-6, Thurs & Fri 10-8, Sat & Sun 10-5
www.javakap.com / FB: http://on.fb.me/OGG30i

The Olympics should be motivating you and your kids to go out there and play some sports. You can buy the equipment without breaking the bank, if you shop at Play It Again Sports NDG. With the 14% coupon below, you can save even more there. Right now Bauer, Easton, Reebok and  CCM hockey skates are up to 40% off while sticks and protective gear are up to 50% off; Alpine ski and snowboards, helmets and ski accessories are up to 50% off. 

They specialize in equipment for hockey, alpine skiing, snowboarding, cross country skiing, baseball, softball, lacrosse, soccer and inline skating, etc. They are experts in skate fitting, and they take pride in ensuring a proper fit for each customer.

For over 15 years, Play It Again Sports NDG has helped parents in the Montréal area save money on new and quality used sports equipment. Started in 1986 in the US, this franchise operation allows you to trade-in, consign or receive a cheque for your old ski, hockey, tennis, lacrosse, ringuette, baseball, in-line skates, snowboards or soccer gear.

You also have the opportunity to choose from a wide variety of new high value sporting goods. 

When it comes to fitting sporting equipment, each season their staff is trained by Bauer®, Reebok® and Easton® equipment experts. For a great skating experience, the staff can transform them by heat molding, contouring, doing flat bottom V, or blade and chassis replacement.

You can also buy equipment for snow sports from brands like K2®, Volkl®, Salomon®, Atomic®, Burton® and 5150®, etc. The equipment can be serviced here too: ski and snow boards can be sharpened, waxed, the base repaired, and of course, bindings installed.

Play It Again Sports NDG is a  Bauer®, Reebok®, CCM®, GrafF® and Easton® hockey pro shop. This means they are the first in this region to get the latest pro gear like the lightweight Total One skate.

Location: 2100 Decarie Blvd.
corner: rue Sherbrooke Ouest
Tel: 514-484-5150
Hours Mon-Fri 10-9, Sat 9-5, Sun 10-5
www.playitagainsportsndg.com / FB: http://on.fb.me/1bFGiNx
Metro Stop: Station Vendome

MK & Associates, headed by President Mitch Kujavsky, makes each customer feel important.  If you are unable to go to them, they can come to you to do your taxes. 

The company specializes in the growing area of expertise of seniors’ taxation. There are many avenues to explore in the tax laws which can reduce your tax bite, but many general accountants are not as familiar with them as they are here. As well, their expertise extends into a specialty of taxation for the disabled. For instance: Did you know you can use your total rent as a medical expense if you are living in a senior’s residence where there is a doctor and nurse on staff Mon-Fri?

They can handle your year-end accounting and produce quality financial statements. Use them too for their bookkeeping prowess in order to have all the tools necessary to grow your business.

You can follow Mitch Kujavsky’s Funny Accountant blog http://thefunnyaccountant.com/ and see the kind of money and tax savings ideas he comes up with and shares with his audience.

It’s quiet now before the crazy April tax crunch comes so why not take advantage of that and give them a call?

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