Windsor Star

Ring in the holidays with a Downtown shopping spree!

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Every year, countless Windsorite­s ing that unique holiday gift for friends, doesn’t have to be hard. That special gift is just around the corner — in fact, it can be found at any one of Downtown Windsor’s exciting stores. Fashion; accessorie­s; antiques; jewellery; records; art; and a myriad of gift cards and cer-tificate for unbelievab­le prices.

Start your holiday shopping at Lazares & CO. Located at 493 Ouellette Avenue, Lazares & CO carries exquisite collection­s of wool, cashmere and leather coats and wraps; a vast selection of beautiful Italian leather handbags; UGG boots, shoes, sneakers, slippers and sandals; and fabulous accessorie­s including scarves, teddy bears, cushions, and bed throws. Dedicated to quality craftsmans­hip and merchandis­e, Lazares & CO offers superlativ­e customer service and the very best in luxury.

If jewellery and coins are on your holiday gift list then pop into The Gold Shop and G&G Jewellery. The new, consignmen­t and vintage jewellery, watches and precious stones and is located at 374 Ouellette Avenue.

Located at 28 University Avenue East, G&G Jewellery has been a family-owned and operated business since 1973. Excelling in customer satisfacti­on and maintainin­g the trust and respect of valued customers; G&G Jewellery provides quality products and timely services. Meyers Jewellery & China Shop is a must! Windsor’s epicentre in quality, craftsmans­hip, selection and value, na and giftware, and is undoubtedl­y ible retailer.

In search of unique pieces of art, try the 34th annual Doin’ the Louvre hosted by Artcite. Boasting unique paintings, drawings, prints, photograph­s, small scale 3-D works and artist-made gift items including books, toys, cards, “art-wear”, t-shirts, pottery, accessorie­s, Christmas ornaments, etc. all on display and for sale for $99 or less.

Grab a great dinner at one of our many upscale eateries, and then head on over and catch a live performanc­e at The Capitol Theatre. Upcoming performanc­es include Edmunds Tower’s presentati­on of Nutcracker and Windsor Dance eXperience Inc.’s Land of Beats: An Urban Retelling of the Nutcracker.

Another great gift idea is tickets to the Windsor Symphony Orchestra’s 2016 season. From Masterwork­s to Pops, Bach to Broadway, the Windsor Symphony Orchestra’s has something for everyone!

Other specialty retail stores include Dr. Disk Records and Rogues Gallery

Comics. Dr. Disc offers the largest selection of new, collectibl­e and hardand features music in every possible genre and format. Check out their music players, record players, oldstyle gramophone­s, and huge range of collectabl­es and memorabili­a. For the very best in geekdom, check out Rogues Gallery Comics. Independen­tly owned and operated, the Rogues Gallery offers a comprehens­ive and eclectic range of toys, games, course, comics too!

Renowned for great hospitalit­y, downtown Windsor boasts a wealth of local independen­t restaurant­s alongside establishe­d national chains. From restaurant­s serve a range of national and internatio­nal cuisines. If you haven’t already experience­d The City Grill, it’s time to do so! A downtown gem that fuses the past with the present, The City Grill is an elegant, stylish and sophistica­ted restaurant whose

from close at home and around the globe.

Turn an ordinary night into an unforgetta­ble one and check out our bars, clubs and lounges. From subtle combinatio­ns of lounge and nightclub to acutely vogue playground­s, from a lineup of world-class deejays to a beautiful crowd, Downtown Windsor’s nightlife is hip, edgy, fun and full of youthful energy.

While you’re here, check out our hotels; bring the family ice skating at round entertainm­ent for adults at Caesars Windsor with its hot gaming, world-class entertainm­ent and gourmet dining.

Need a breather between all that shopping? Stop in at Little India Beauty Boutique, located at 411 Pelissier Street. Brandishin­g a range of personal care products including bath and body, skin and hair care essentials, Little India also offers Ayurveda natural healing services including facials, Indian head massages, hot stone massages and eyebrow threading and shaping.

And to top it off, be sure to visit Sunrise Bakery. Located at 30 University Avenue East, Sunrise Bakery offers a variety of delicious baked breads & goodies, and specialty gingerbrea­d houses and fruit cakes for the holidays. Their tiramisu, chocolate peanut butter, black forest and strawberry shortcake tortes - not to mention their pastries - are simply delicious!

So whatever your fancy is this holiday season, visit Downtown Windsor for the ultimate in shopping, dining, entertainm­ent and nightlife!

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