CONTENTS
1- 15 December
Cover story: Bar guide
Drinking is part of our culture and our language. Just as the eskimos have 40 words for snow, the Scots have at least 73 words for being steamin’. But getting trolleyed is easy enough without our advice, and we’re not here to promote binge drinking (we feel the hangovers far too often). Instead, our guide to the best bars looks at the places where you can enjoy a night out among likeminded folk, in surroundings that are classy, cool, or just plain cosy. Of course, bars come and go, and as well as visiting some old favourites, we’ve tried out a few new kids on the block to bring you the very best pubs and bars in town. Sante! See page 21.
‘ Also in this issue
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68 Maximo Park Catchy. scratchy riff-backed melodies. unique vocals and a whole host of quirky. compelling lyrics. Camilla Pia talks to the men who are killing off plastic pop.
105 How do you look to others? First impressions last and all that. but did you know there are plenty of professionals in Scotland who will advise you on how to maximise your impact? We went along — strictly in the name of journalism — to get the brutal truth about ourselves.
Re I 2 Mo bottles of Graham’s the Tawny for the Letter of the Issue ff I 53 SUBSCRIBE NOW and receive a FREE membership card for The Stand Comedy Club
51 Win Seinfeld on DVD
51 Win the Bond Box Set with all 24 movies made so far
19 New Year offer at Fat Cat in Glasgow
19 Win tickets to Liquid Rooms in Edinburgh
19 2-for-1 main meals at Suruchi, and Suruchi Too in Edinburgh 19 Win a digital camera, printer and much more
Agenda
2 LETTERS
4 15 DAYS TO LIVE 9 NEWS
12 RADAR
14 RAVE
18 THE LEECH
What'sOn
33 AROUND TOWN 36 BOOKS
39 CLUBS
46 COMEDY
48 FILM 52 DVD
66 GAY 67 KIDS
68 MUSIC 71 RECORDS
9O THEATRE 97 TV 98 VISUAL ART
Life&Style
105 BUY IT THIS FORTNIGHT
107 EAT
109 PLAY
111 TRAVEL 112 CLASSIFIED
w Rear View
120 ANSWER MACHINE: KATIE MELUA
AND FINALLY . . .
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