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

30 Monster match Gnash—toothed. squirm-featured. goggle—eyed ""1" ghouls have an amazingly enduring appeal in the movies. But. as the Smiths might have said. some monsters are bigger than others. So where's King Kong in the monster pecking order?

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.

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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

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