Repertoire Christmas 2012

Christmas Edition 2012 Issue 85

BE A GIRL WITH A MIND, A WOMAN WITH ATTITUDEAND A LADY WITH CLASS.

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04 What’s New 12 Drinks Focus: Christmas Drinks16 Interview: Joshua Barr18 Bar Browser: 2One220 Fashion22 Christmas Stars26 Best Bar None Award winners28 Top Picks: Late Night Entertainment

T his year has absolutelyflown in, and I can'tbelieve Christmas is

only round the corner. It's greatto see the bars getting set forthe festive months, and it'seven better to see so many new

places opening at this busy time of year. Ournews pages will bring you up to speed on all thenew bars that have landed in Glasgow andEdinburgh, from Rock Lobster in the MerchantCity to Chaophraya in Edinburgh. On the drinkfront we bring you our Christmas alphabet ofsome of the top drinks and cocktails to look outfor in the bars and later on in the magazine allthe units and calories too! This month I also popped down to see 2ONE2nightclub in Glasgow, formerly Karbon. You cansee it for yourself on this months Bar Browser onpages 18 and 19, it is proving to be the place tobe seen, especially on Saturday nights. Our interview is with Joshua Barr. He is one of ateam of four who make up a new club nightcalled “Stay Fresh.” These guys have followed intheir dads’ footsteps and really know how tothrow a great night. You can read all about it onpages 16 and 17.Finally I went along to the BBN awardsceremony at The Grand Central Hotel, which hadno less than 85 winners. See pages 26 and 27.Well done to everyone who picked up an award.I hope you enjoy this issue.

Have a wonderful Christmas and New Year.

Take it easy,

Lynn Kelly, [email protected]

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News

Rock Lobster Seafood Bar andGrill is a new venture fromchef and entrepreneur StephenBonomi, formerly the manbehind Arisaig. Stephen toldRepertoire, “After all the yearsof doing Arisaig I wanted to dosomething different, and RockLobster was my father'sfavourite dish. It also ties inmy two great passions – foodand music.” (He was formerlylead singer with BerlinBlondes.)The menu also features manydishes from Stephen's family.He explains, “My familyemigrated to Australia and the"Continental grill" and the"Bistecca grill" were tworestaurants that our

Grandmother owned inAustralia. They moved fromItaly and basically put the foodand recipes they ate at homeon the plate in the restaurantsfor potential customer's. MyGrandmother, always in blackand speaking nothing butItalian, placed greatimportance on patience whencooking and the simplicity ofingredients that matched. Myfather developed this furtherwith awareness and respectfor customers as therestaurants became more of abusiness. This is what madeus, and Rock Lobster is ourtribute to those times.”It's at 1/4 Virginia Court,Glasgow.

A new speakeasy style bar and cafe isset to open downstairs from the BuffClub at the end of November. Thenew bar, Buff Low Cafe, will be openfrom 5pm but will serve food til 3am,7 nights a week. As well as offeringcocktails and premium beers, thenew bar will celebrate the era ofProhibition. Says owner MichelePagliocca, “There are not that manyplaces that you can get something toeat at that time in the morning. Andfrom January we will be doing Cajunfood too.” As well as food on offer,the new bar will also have live musicin the shape of blues and jazz.

NewSpeakeasy

There must be a greatappetite in Edinburghfor Italian restaurantsas another has justopened on QueensferryStreet calledQuattrozero. Howeverit should be good, asthe man behind itknows a thing or twoabout running goodItalian restaurants -Giorgio Crolla also

runs Bar Napoli,Grand Cru andCaciopepe. The menuoffers everything youwould expect from agood Italian eatery,from log-fired pizzas toanti-pasti platters. Themain difference withQuattrozero is that it isopen from 7.45am sobreakfast is on themenu too.

BuongiornoQuattrozero

A RockingLobster...

Last monthMamont Vodkahosted the finalof their ScottishCocktailCompetition atthe BalmoralHotel andcrowned RosiePatterson of theVoodoo Rooms

in Edinburgh as the 2012 winner. Rosie mixed up tworecipes which proved to be winning formulas, and shewalked off with the accolade, plus £500 cash. For full information on the competition log ontowww.eauxdevie.co.uk. Rosie is pictured above withMamont Brand Ambassador Tamara Mazur.

A new beer cafe has opened in Edinburghcalled The Hanging Bat. The new cafe, onthe site of the former Mr Modos Bar onLothian Road, has more than 140different bottles of beer, 14 keg lines andsix casks beers. However if you are a fanof a pint The Hanging Bat will not be foryou...because it’s the first pub inScotland not to sell pints, apparently2/3rds is the largest beer pour available.

The Hanging Bat


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BAILEYS® launched its new advertising campaignlast month, just in time for Christmas. The newcampaign ‘CREAM WITH SPIRITTM’ will be seen inevery continent around the world and is designed toshine light on women and celebrate the spirit ofmodern womanhood. The TV ad offers a visual feastof sassy dance moves and female camaraderie.Chris Lock, Baileys Marketing Director WesternEurope said, “We believe the world is a better placewhen women feel and look brilliant. Baileys hasalways had women at the heart of the brand –providing them with a drink that truly understandsand embodies them.”

Cover story

Talk about looking after your VIP clients.Scottish jeweller ROX has unveiled abrand new Laurent-Perrier champagnebar in its private shopping lounge, theThrill Room, in its new flagship store inthe Assembly Rooms on George Street,Edinburgh. It is, say the company, thefirst and only one of its kind in UKretail. Only in Edinburgh!

Glamour bar for new Rox storeGlasgow now has aVietnamese canteen in theshape of The Hanoi Bike Shopin Ruthven Lane. It’s the latesteatery from the folk behindStravaigin and The UbiquitousChip and offers fresh and tastyVietnamese street food.

Did you know...

BAILEYS® new ad campaign

Chaophraya has now opened inthe heart of Edinburgh at 33Castle Street, on the site of theformer Oloroso. The companyhave spent a massive £1.2m onthe Thai restaurant, so you canimagine it does look prettydecadent with Golden Buddasand such like. It seats 200 folk inthe restaurant and its Palm Sugar

bar and outdoor terrace area stillretain the view of the Castle.There's also a wine wall whichdivides the restaurant into twodifferent sections and it boasts anopen kitchen too. Chaophraya’smenu is made up of classicdishes originating from differentregions of Thailand. Prices startfrom just £6.95 for lunch and

£9.95 for dinner, and diners canexpect to be truly spoiled forchoice with the range of disheson offer.The first people to eat at the newvenue were Buddhist monks whoblessed the restaurant – this is aThai ritual that is custom for newbusinesses to bring luck and goodfortune.

Chaophrayaset forEdinburgh


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News

In the last issue wereported that Blackbird inEdinburgh was about toopen... now it has, and it isgetting rave reviews. The new bar is fromthe same stable asTreacle andHamilton's, and thisnew South Side bar ispretty impressive too.It has a striking blackexterior, with abicycle above thedoor, exposed brickwalls and a darkgreen interior. Thereis also a great rangeof drinks behind the

bar and a cool menu whichfeatures perfectly servedburgers and steaks, as wellas a tasty all day breakfaston a Sunday.

Blackbird proves a hit

The good news for fans of La Belle Angele, the livemusic venue that perished in the Edinburgh Cowgatefire 11 years ago, is that it will re-open at the end ofnext year in a new complex that is being built on thesite of the former fire.

La Belle Angele to be re-born

A new Italian delight has landed onFinnieston's Argyle Street in the form ofPanevino. It comes from the same peoplebehind Byres Road's Little Italy. This is aclassy looking place to enjoy a bite to eat anda glass of wine – particularly since there aremore than 50 wines offered by the glass. Don'texpect your usual pasta and pizza joint – thisis more of a deli-type eatery with lots of coldmeats and cheeses, and home-made breads,in a pick ‘n’ mix antipasti selection (cut checkthe price before you order because goodProsciutto can set you back a pretty penny).Of course there are hot dishes too, but this isa very authentic Italian offering, whichencourages you to meet after work for nibblesand an apertif. There are plenty of cocktailson offer too. Check out www.panevino.co.ukfor full details. It's open from 11am onwards.

A real Italian delicacy

If you are 30 or older you may remember TheScaramouche on Elderslie Street in Glasgow...a great pub, that sadly closed more than adecade ago. In the intervening years it has hadquite a few incarnations probably the mostsuccessful as The Observatory, but now it hasre-opened, albeit under a completely differentguise. It now has a light and airy feel, with abar on the left and spacious booths. Theconservatory has disappeared and in its placean outside smoking area. But its original namehas been brought back.

Scaramouche returns


Hyde Glasgow is a newbar and grill set to openshortly in Partick. Hydeis rather an appropriatename for the bar, whichis 'hidden' around thecorner from The ThreeJudges. This new bar isat 9-21 Partick BridgeSt. Hyde will feature astylish bar and grill,private mezzanine andsouth facing roof terraceas well as a restaurant.Hyde could be one ofthe most excitingvenues to come to theWest End in years.

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A new ‘Hyde’ out in Partick


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“The hard part about being a bartender isfiguring out who is drunk and who is juststupid.”

“Don’t drink and drive... you might hit abump and spill your drink.”

“You’re not drunk if you can lie on thefloor without holding on.”

“I love cooking with wine. Sometimes Ieven put it in the food.”

“A bartender is just a pharmacist with alimited inventory.”

“Ever notice that not one man in a beercommercial has a beer belly?”

“When the wine is in, the wit is out.”

Lady Astor to Winston Churchill:“Sir, if you were my husband, I wouldpoison your drink.”His reply: “Madam, if you were my wife, I would drink it.”

“The problem with the world is thateveryone is a few drinks behind.”

“Champagne costs too much, Whisky’stoo rough, Vodka puts big mouths ingear.”

“Drinking beer doesn’t make you fat, Itmakes you lean... against bars, tables,chairs, and poles.”

“It takes only one drink to get me drunk.The trouble is, I can’t remember if it’s thethirteenth or the fourteenth.”

“The worse you are at thinking, thebetter you are at drinking.”

“A drunk man’s words are a sober man’sthoughts.”

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News

Central Marketfor Merchant CityCentral Market Glasgow, a new café, restaurant anddeli, has opened its doors on Bell Street, in theMerchant City. The restaurant serves modern Britishfood with Chefs Andy Lambert and Neil Palmeroffering the very best in seasonal and sustainableproduce including the likes of: grilled sardines,oysters, steak tartare, roast ling, ox cheek stew andIberico pork shoulder steak. A sandwich menu isavailable all day. It's open from 8am Monday toFriday; 10am on Saturday and Sunday. Appetisersare from £4.50 and plates start at £9. Wines havebeen carefully selected to match all the food. Six‘Wine Flights’ each consisting of three different winesin 100ml servings, allow customers to try a widerselection from the wine list.

The latest news … Broadcast has openedThe latest venue/cafe and bar to open in Sauchiehall Street isBroadcast. The new venue is the brainchild of Paul Cardow ofPCL, the company which for the last few years has beenensconced at The Captain's Rest on Great Western Road.Broadcast, which is situated beside Box and Nice ‘N' Sleazy's,on the site of the former Local, specialises in live music andis open all day. It is at 427 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow.

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The most recent “Make aDate with Whisky” speedtasting took place at TheOran Mor in Glasgow, andwhat a great night all ourguests had. This free eventis for anyone who would liketo learn more about whisky.To find out more email:[email protected] is also video footageof all the whisky action at,www.barandpub.tv



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Tasting notes

AperolIf you were onEdinburgh’s GeorgeStreet thissummer you can’thave missed theAperol SpritzGarden... as aresult this Italianaperitif is goingdown a storm inbars across thecentral belt. Bright orange incolor, it has a unique taste, thanksto the secret recipe, which hasnever been changed, withinfusions of selected ingredientsincluding bitter and sweet orangesand many other herbs and roots inperfect proportions. Aperol’sstrength is in its low-alcohol contentof only 11percent.The mostpopularway todrink it atthe momentis in anAperol Spritz.

BaileysIf you enjoydrinking Baileysyou are not theonly one - it’s theworld’s biggestliqueur seller, withover 82 millionbottles sold

worldwideeach year.Thatmeansthat everyminute ofthe dayaround2,000 peopleare enjoying aBaileys! It was the world’s firstcream liqueur, a unique blend ofsmooth Irish cream with qualityspirits and whiskey, and it haswon more medals than any of itscompetitors in the prestigious SanFrancisco World Spirits Awardsand is the 2012 Gold Winner. That aside it’s also got a greatnew advertising campaign whichyou can see onwww.barandpub.tv, whichcelebrates all things female. The best way to enjoy Baileys is over ice or in a cocktail - welove Baileys and Amaretto.

DrambuieThe word Drambuie comesfrom the Gaelic ‘an drambuidheach’ which translates as

‘the drink that satisfies’. It wasthe favourite drink ofBonnie Prince Charliewho gave the recipeto John MacKinnonas a thank youfor his help.Today manypeopleconsiderDrambuie asone of their

favourite tipples, particularlyaround Christmas and forspecial occasions. A new rather surrealadvertising campaign has justbeen released which is is quiteextroadinary -look out forthe liquidbeingpoured intoan upsidedown glassand variousotherunusualsituations. Drambuie can beenjoyed over ice, but there’s agreat winter warming cocktailcalled a Rusty Apple Toddy.

The King’s GingerThe King’s Gingeris a liqueurspecifically

formulated byBerry Bros. in1903 for KingEdward VII. Ithas beenappreciated bybon viveurs,

sporting gentlemen and high-spirited ladies ever since and morerecently it has been making itspresence felt in Scottish bars.Maybe because it offers aninstantly warming aroma of ginger,zesty lemon, sherbet and goldensyrup - all favourite ingredients ofScots who are known to have asweet tooth. There are various

Christmas D

Aperol Spritz:3 parts Prosecco2 parts AperolSplash of sodaOrange to garnish

Baileys and Amaretto:

1 measure Baileys1 measure AmarettoServed with ice

Rusty Apple Toddy:1 meaure Drambuie

3 measure of hot apple juiceJuice of a lemonA cinnamon stick

At this time of year we often like to try something a little special to drink. Whether that takes the shape of acocktail or a liqueur often depends on your mood. So here is Penny Devlin’s guide to what’s worth trying thisfestive season.


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cocktails thatfeature TheKing’sGinger,andthere’seven amulledwine recipe,but we like TheWinter Cup.

Kraken BlackedSpiced RumThis has been ahuge hit withbartenders andcustomers over thelast year. It’s a darkspiced Caribbeanrum which was onlyintroduced to theUK in Spring 2010. But before

long it capturedtheimaginationwith itsquirkyold stylebottle,and itssmoothvanilla

taste. It’sone

of the fewrums that I can drinkwithout a mixer. It’s also got one of thebest websitesaround...www.krakenrum.comas well as an

entertaining TV adtoo. If you’ve not seen ityou can catch onwww.barandpub.tvA tasty cocktail totry would be theChristmas Kraker.

Jose CuervoThis is easily the most populartequila in the world and it’salmost 200 years old. ThisMexican drink is most usuallydrunk as a shot or in a Margarita,and it is often thefirst shot of thenight if youwant to getthe partygoing. This winterbars areserving uptwo greatCuervo shots:

Cuervo Sweet (see insert) andCuervo Sharp: 25ml of ice cold Cuervo EspecialSilver, salt and wedge of lime.Sprinkle salt onlime. Drink the icecold Cuervo shot.Bite the limewedge... obligatorygroup hug!

Jim Beam Devil’s CutThis is the latest expression fromJim Beam. As bourbon ages, aportion of the liquid is lost fromthe barrel due to evaporation -

that's the "Angel'sShare." After aging,when the bourbon isdumped out of thebarrel, a certainamount of whiskeyis left trapped withinthe wood of everybarrel. That is the"Devil’s Cut."And to create JimBeam® Devil'sCut™, they tappedinto this process andthen blended it with 6 year oldbourbon and bottled it at 90proof. The result: a robust,premium bourbon with deepcolor, aroma and character.It’s gone down very well intaste tests. It’s now appearing in barsthe length and breadth ofScotland. It can be drunkstraight, although I prefer it

with Coke.

Bols Yoghurt LiqueurThis liqueur was only introducedearlier this year. And its the onlyyoghurt liqueur in the UK. It hasan ABV of 15% and a richsmooth feel on the mouth witha sweet-sour flavour. It’s a freshand natural alternative totraditional cream liqueurs. Why not try a delicious cocktailnamed,

Reflections:30 ml Bols. Butterscotch. 30 mlBols Yoghurt. 15 ml fresh lemonjuice. 3 dash Angostura Bitters.

Drinks...all wrapped up!

Christmas Kraker:50ml Kraken

25ml apple concentrateBuild in a mug and topwith hot water, garnishwith apples, groundcinnamon stick and

nutmeg.

Cuervo Sweet:25ml ice cold CuervoEspecial ReposadaWedge of orangesprinkled withcinnamonGroup hug!

Winter Cup:30ml The King’s Ginger20ml cloudy apple juice100ml apple cider Simmer for 30 minsCinnamon stick to garnish.



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Ithink women need a degree in man texts. Oftenwhen we leave the office for lunch theconversation hovers over one particular

subject... men. Admittedly I am usually the blamefor this topic, as my love life has never been asmooth path (understatement of the year!) to saythe least. However after lunching with colleagues Inow know that I am not the only one who can'tmake sense of what guys are thinking. Especiallywhen you first meet someone and you're stillwalking on egg shells sussing each another out.You know what I'm talking about. A text thatleaves you baffled, or the innuendo that appears tobe too friendly, or is it? The over flirty bodylanguage when you meet, but nothing comes of itthat leaves you thinking ‘does he like me, or is hejust a really nice guy?’. Whycan't they just come out andsay exactly what they arethinking? One thing is forsure though, if we careenough to worry about whatguys are thinking, then weknow we like them, but thepoor bloke needs to figure thatout too.We sit there asking one another‘read this text and tell me whatyou think’ in the hope that wecan decipher some hiddenmessage and understand themind of the guy that sent it.Hours can pass and we all chipin our thoughts and have a goodlaugh in the process, but by theend we are no further forward.The mystery of the man textmessage remains unsolved andthe poor guy is probably thinkinghe's been forgotten about,oblivious to the fact that his texthas been ripped apart andscrutinised word for word whilst awell thought out reply is being typed carefully bythe most sensible person at the table. Theneveryone waits in suspense for a reply that isusually even more confusing. Yes people, textsand dates never mix well. You should never haveto text someone 20 odd times just to get on a firstdate. I mean that's more than I text some of myfamily throughout the entire year!I personally hate texting in the first throes ofdating. It is not exciting, no matter what you try

and say. It isfrustrating,confusing andmostly mentallyexhausting! Bythe time youhave figuredout what theyare actually asking you, it's too late or you are justpast caring.Then you have the text disasters. I rememberonce texting my friend to tell her how “awful mydate was, and that he had wee chicken legs andno doubt a wee acorn to match.” Yes you'veguessed it...I sent the text to him! That was one

god awful moment when I honestlyfelt like I could have died.Surprisingly he did text back, justto say though “I take it there willbe no second date then?” Godloves a trier! Least my text wasdirect and to the point though.There was no confusing what Iwas thinking there... oops! I have also had the “Shall wejust leave things?” text, which isone of the worst. Is that a testquestion? As surely no guy issitting by his phone hoping youreply “yes that would be greatthanks.” If they wanted to leavethings they wouldn't text at allsurely? This is where I can'twork guys out.I recently ranted on Facebookabout how men should justcome right out and ask as girlout if they like her, and not bytext may I add. That night Iwas asked out on more datesthan ever... just kidding. Butit did get a lot of attention

from guys and girls saying they would prefer themore direct approach.So I guess the answer is we will never really knowwhat men are thinking, and perhaps this is part ofthe excitement. No doubt guys will probablyargue that girls are worse. Maybe Apple shouldinvent a text decipher for this very thing. Ormaybe we should get better at picking up thephone and having a conversation just like in theolden days. After all if you don't ask, you don'tget.

Words: Lynn KellyText on

the Brain

Delivered

23 Nov 2012 22:03

Not sure if I’m free at the

weekend now, will let you

know!

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23 Nov 2012 22:15

Shall we just leave things

then?!

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23 Nov 2012 22:30


So how did you all meet?Ben Goldinger is son of the lateMark Goldinger who launchedBamboo and Bunker, JasperHarrigan is Harri's (Sub Club) son,and Marco Galloway's dad was aproduction manager at TheScottish Opera. I met Jasper at aportfolio course, then we startedto DJ together. I've known Benthe longest, we share a love ofgraffiti art, and I met Marcobecause we are studying thesame course at Uni.

Did you always want to be a DJ?Although I study art andIllustration at Uni, I've alwaysloved music and becameinterested in DJing because of mydad. I got my first set of decks at13 and had my first gig when Iwas 14. My dad had Masnightclub at the time, which isnow One Up and he encouragedme to do an under 18's night. I'vebeen DJing in his pubs and clubsever since. In fact Jasper and Iused to DJ together in The BierHof in Sauchiehall Street afterrealising we had the same tastein music. We then moved to theBier Halle in Gordon Street andstill DJ together for the pre clubnights in The Bier Halle everySaturday night to this day.

How did the idea of reviving “Fresh” come about?Again my Dad's encouragementand the suggestion that I take on

my own clubnight. Jasperand I decidedto start onetogether thenwe brought Benand Marco inas partners tohelp run it. Mydad used to runa night called“Fresh” andHarri was theDJ back in the80s at Joe Paparazzis. We calledour night “Stay Fresh” to paytribute to my dad's night, andamazingly we've been selling outclubs since it launched last yearon the 29th Dec last year In theChambre 69.

So what sets “Stay Fresh” apart from other club nights in Glasgow?For a start our night doesn't takeitself too seriously. You can weartrainers and a snapback hat andyou will get in. The night is morerelaxed and all about the musicwhich is not your usual run of themill sound you hear in mostclubs. We also have completecontrol over the night as Jasperand I DJ and have our own wayof putting the music together, plusthe resident DJ of Stay Fresh isour good mate Danny Obrian,known as “Greenman.” Sobetween us we have a definiteidea of the sound we want tocreate. We try to keep the musicfun and funky from 90s hip hop

to motown funk to deep houseedits. Ben (Goldinger) shares mylove of art and graffiti and Marcoand I are on the same Illustrationcourse at Dundee Uni so togetherwe make all the artwork andposters for our night. We alwayshave artwork in the club;banners, a live projection showand it's all hand made by us.

Who is the most famous DJ you have met?I've met Pete Tong several timesin Ibiza. I love it there and I'vebeen about 12 times, in fact myfirst trip was when I was just 8years old. That's when my daddecided I was old enough to go....

What do you enjoy doing on your day off?I love art and graffiti type basepainting which is liketypographical fonts. It's becamealmost a trade of mine. I metBen because of our mutualinterest in art and we painttogether as often as we can. I'mlucky that I enjoy most of the

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This month Repertoire caught up with Glasgow DJ Joshua Barr, sonof the Colin Barr who owns the two Bier Halles in Glasgow andChambre 69. Joshua is one of a team of four who are also sons ofwell known faces in the bar industry who back in the day, were themovers and shakers for the Glasgow club scene. Trying to get theboys together during their busy schedule proved to be a challenge sowe caught up Joshua who gave us the low down on the team'sactivities.

Interv ew:�Joshua�Barr� Words:Lynn Kelly


work that we need to put into“Stay Fresh” like working on newtracks and sets on the musicfront, and designing the artworkon the creative side too. Jasperand Ben also work on their ownmusic. Ben produces Hip Hopbeats and Jasper produces Housemusic.

Who or what is your inspiration?My number one inspiration isdefinitely my dad, and the boyswould probably say the sameabout theirs too. The knowledgethat we have learned from each ofthem is invaluable, and we havedefinitely used that experiencewhen planning our club night.Musically as well I take realinspiration from Jasper's dadHarri, and we all respect DJJackmaster who is on NMBRSrecord label.

If you could open your own bar, where would it be?I would like to have a bar in TheFinnieston area, It's definitely up

and coming and a great place forbars. Every other month I hear ofsomething new happening upthere, so it must be the place tobe. I could never decide on aname though. I would pick onethen want to change it two dayslater. For now though I'm stickingto the Bier Halle, it's my homefrom home, I have all mymeetings there and I couldn'timagine being anywhere else atthe moment.

What has been the highlights of “Stay Fresh” so far?There has been so many, butmainly we have been reallytouched by the recognition thenight has got and how popular ithas been. The launch night soldout, then we collaborated withSubrosa at Sub Club. It was myfirst time DJing in the Sub Cluband that night was a sell out too.Keeping in the theme of things wealso threw a “Stay Fresh” birthdayparty in Bamboo for Ben's 20thBirthday. We have marketed allour nights online through

facebook, and we havedesigned our own postercampaigns. Theresponse has just beenamazing. Our last partyat Halloween was acollaboration with one ofChambre 69's mostexciting nights FreakyFreaky which is on thelast Thursday of everymonth run by SamMurray, which was alsoa complete sell out. Our

next night is our one yearanniversary of “Stay Fresh” on the28th December at Chambre 69which will have Jackmaster andresidents. It's already getting agreat response and looks set to beanother big night.

Any future plans in the pipeline?I finish my degree next year thenwho knows? I want to keeprunning the club night and workon the promotional side of thingsand help with my dad's business.I will still keep doing my art, but Isee it as more of a freelance skillI will do on the side. For nowthough I want to keep building“Stay Fresh” and continue to sellout club nights and give people agood time.

To follow all the club nights andto get info on our 1st birthdayparty check outwww.facebook.com/chambre69glasgow.

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L/R: Joshua Barr, Marco Galloway and Jasper Harrigan Insert: Ben Goldinger


2ONE2 is one of Glasgow’s newest nightclubs and it is already proving ahit. The hottest DJs in town are attracting a range of clientele rangingfrom footballers, to fellow DJs, actors, and hip and happening studentstoo. In fact DiscoWinch Wednesdays is student night with Euan Macleodcreating a bit of banter with games on stage and fantastic cash prizes.Liberty Thursday, brings a American twist to Glasgow with a USA gameBeer Pong and chart toppers from that side of the pond too. 2ONE2 Saturday’s are already one of the biggest, busiest and best nightsin town. You can hire your own private booth. it is certainly the place tobe for VIP service.

What to look out for:

n Private illuminated booths complete with table service and spirits by the bottle.

n Club nights including T1T Tuesdays, Disco Winch Wednesdays, Liberty Thursdays and Twisted Cherry Fridays.

n The hottest DJs in town including Wednesday night resident DJ Euan Macleod.

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Aries21 March - 19 April

As the year draws to a close youare looking forward to spendingsome quality time with yournearest and dearest. That'sbecause, unlike just about everyother sign (Virgo aside) Aries is oneof the most organised signs of thezodiac. So not for you the lastminute gift buying panic. Instead, ifyou are single, you will alreadyhave your Christmas outfit ready,as you are getting ready to mingle.In fact you probably have aschedule for your Christmasoutings. And if in a relationship youand your partner may find sometime for passion, after a Christmascocktail or two.

Taurus20 April - 20 May

Travel may be on your mind thisChristmas, and if you are one ofthe lucky ones, you've probablyalready got your tickets booked fora Christmas trip to the sun.Otherwise you will busy getting inthe mulled wine, entertainingfriends and organising nights out.After all you do like to have thingsyour own way, and the best way todo that is to organise the nights outyourself. If single you could findyourself meeting a like-mindedperson in the west end. And asappearances are all important,make sure you are looking yourbest.

Gemini21 May - 20 June

There are two sides to every Gemini– you can be a party animal, butstill be a supportive friend.Sometimes you can be outrageousand at other times you have asensible hat on... but Christmas isthe ideal time to bring out the verybest of you. This year you certainlyhave your outrageous and party,party, party hat on... but beware ahangover of magnitude! At the sametime you could find your friendsneed a wee bit more support thanusual, but this won't bother you, asyou will get a real buzz out ofcheering someone up. If singlethere will be opportunity at a barbeginning with the letter 'B'.

Libra23 September - 22 October

If everything goes to plan this monthyou are going to be very busyindeed. Financial matters areimportant and you could findyourself putting down a deposit on anew property, either to buy or rent!You are known for your charm anddiplomacy but you could findyourself falling out with someonethe last fortnight of December, sochoose your words carefully. Youshould prepare yourself for someunexpected twists and turns in yourrelationships but these should bereasonably positive. A new personcould soon enter your life, either asa good friend or on the romanticfront.

Scorpio23 October - 21 November

Love may be on the cards for youthis month, although you may not besurprised to hear this news, as thiscould be the culmination of severalmonths of effort with one personwho you think could be a bit special.However, don't try to impressanyone with material possessions,be modest. And even if you feel liketreating your friends and family trynot to go overboard. You have beenworking very hard over the last fewmonths and as a result you willrelish your time off over the festiveseason. You will enjoy it immensely.

Sagittarius22 Nov - 21 December

This will be a happy birthdaymonth for you and the New moonin your own sign on 30th Decemberbodes well for all career-relatedissues in 2013. You will be feelinghappy go lucky in December andfeel like being extravagant, andthere is no harm in indulgingyourself a bit! You may enjoy someromance after hooking up with alike-minded group of folk. This maynot be a stranger but someone youalready know. Best to rememberthou' a romance can definitelychange the dynamic of afriendship, but, again, nothingventured, nothing gained.

ChristmasStars...What does life hold for you this Christmas? The answers could be in the stars!


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Cancer21 June - 22 July

Once again you are going to runningabout trying to catch your tail.Maybe that's because you haveenough social occasions happeningto fill your days and all of yournights. Romantically, it's going to bea very entertaining festive season -you might find yourself playing a fewgames with people you have a fancyfor. Just be careful you are notleading anyone on. You may findyourself splashing out on anexpensive piece of equipment ...foryourself. A new ipad, perhaps? Afterall you do deserve a pat on theback, as you have been watchingyour pennies all year. So now is thetime to splash what cash you have.

Leo23 July - 22 August

This will be an uplifting month foryou. All the stresses and strains ofthe year are banished as you setabout enjoying yourself. The wholemonth of December will be fun-packed, and there will be no hidingyour light under a bushel. You willattract lots of admirers and will beflirting your way into the New Year,but hang on a minute try and notoverdo it, as you could find yourselfcomping a cropper in January if youare not careful. A new romancecould be on the cards, or perhapsyou will find yourself canoodlingwith an ex! You have been warned.

Virgo23 August - 22 September

There has been a lot of positiveenergy in your sign all year, andthis December get set to make themost of all the positivity. A payrise...a lot of attention and someemotional changes could be afoot.Perhaps you will even feel a senseof rebirth. You will want to spendthe festive period connecting withfriends old and new, but use yourcommon sense when it comes toromance, or you could find yourselfwith some regrets in the New Year.The best colour for you this monthis Blue, but you will certainly not befeeling the blues, but singing them,perhaps!

Capricorn22 December - 19 January

You been concentrating on work formost of the year and you havereaped the benefits of all yourefforts. Now, however it’s time to letyour hair down. You just lovesocialising and catching up withfriends, and this is certainly themonth to do it. Over the last fewmonths relationships have certainlybeen taking a back seat but now itmight be time to set your cap atsomeone. If in a relationship make afuss of your other half thisChristmas, and spread yourChristmas cheer.

Aquarius20 January - 18 February

The most important decision youmay have to make this month iswhere to have Christmas dinner.Which will come as a relief after thesort of year you have had. Not onlythat but your kind and non-judgemental nature will appeal to anew love interest. But take it slowly.You also may decide, at the lastmoment, to go away for a weekend.Take the opportunity, you won'tregret it. An offer may be comingyour way at the very end of yourmonth, consider it carefully. It couldhave life-chaning consequences.

Pisces19 February - 20th March

There have been lots of highs andlows in the last few months, butDecember will see you really relaxand let your hair down. You'llenjoying catching up with friendsand family and entertaining too.And you may even decide to getcreative and make your ownChristmas decorations orChristmas cocktails! There couldbe romance on the cards for you,but only if you let your guard down.Pisceans are the worst folk in theworld for changing their minds, thistime listen to your heart not yourcommon sense.


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Following on from the unveiling of a new iconicTV advertisement from Drambuie, the Scottishspirit is also getting behind Edinburgh

Hogmanay celebrations by bringing the celebrationback to its original venue as it throws open the doorsof the historic Tron Kirk on Edinburgh’s Royal Milefrom 30th December 2012 to 1st January 2013.Drambuie will host A FESTIVAL OF THEEXTRAORDINARY – from the night before the nightbefore to the morning after – to celebrate the first re-opening of the original home of Hogmanay inEdinburgh in twenty years.The Tron Kirk was the traditional focus forEdinburgh’s annual Hogmanay celebrations until1993. For three days and three nights, the Tron Kirk willopen to locals and visitors welcoming in the New Yearin Edinburgh. By day, the curious are invited to TheDrambuie Surreal Sessions to enjoy an extraordinaryprogram of events including: A breathtaking digital artprojection by Edinburgh-based digital artist, AndyMcGregor, which will provide a 72 hour feast for theeyes, taking visitors from 2012 into 2013; A series ofextraordinary film screenings using a classic 35mmmovie projector supplied by The Grosvenor Cinema inGlasgow; Mixology masterclasses with DrambuieBrand Ambassador, Bruce Hamilton whereparticipants will find their inner mixologist as theyexperiment with Drambuie’s complex and intriguingblend of aged Scotch whisky, spices and heatherhoney. Masterclasses can be won on twitter@drambuie and facebook.com/UKDrambuie;Unexpected live performances by emerging talentfrom across Scotland and The Surreal CocktailShowcase where guest bartenders will created themost extraordinary cocktails Edinburgh has ever seen.By night, The Extraordinary Drambuie Gatherings willsee Scottish purveyors of aural delight take to the

stage to welcome in the New Year. The impressiveline-up includes: 30th December 2012: The PostProcession Party with Craig Smith (6th BoroughProject); 31st December 2012: The MostExtraordinary Hogmanay Party with Heavy Gossip &Ultragroove; 1st January 2013: The Unexpected NewYear’s Day Party with LuckyMe, S-Type and Eclair Fifi& The BlessingsRevellers should also look out for Drambuie’s legion ofExtraordinary Butlers, who will bring a taste of theextraordinary to the streets of Edinburgh, performingunexpected feats and inviting them into the unusualworld of Drambuie.Jonathan Brown, Heritage Director at Drambuie,comments, “Through A FESTIVAL OF THEEXTRAORDINARY we hope to help secure the futureof the Tron Kirk as a central arts and culture venue inEdinburgh. For Drambuie, it is a return to our roots.During the first decade of the 20th century productionof our famed liquid moved to Edinburgh from the Isleof Skye. We were based on Union Street, just over amile away from the Tron Kirk. We are delighted, onbehalf of the city of Edinburgh and the Tron Kirk, tobring this festival to a traditional place of celebrationduring the New Year festivities for which Edinburgh isrightly famed.”A FESTIVAL OF THE EXTRAORDINARY will belocated inside the Tron Kirk, 122 High Street,Edinburgh, EH1 1PD. The Drambuie Surreal Sessionsare free to enter and will take place from 9am to9pm. The Extraordinary Drambuie Gatherings willtake place each night from 10pm to 3am. Tickets willcost £10 and advance tickets can be purchased fromwww.seetickets.com. For more information visit:drambuie.com/happenings or follow @drambuieTo win tickets to A Festival of the Extraordinary,tweet @drambuie using the hashtag #TronKirk withyour most surreal cocktail recipe.

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Glasgow’s safest pubs and clubs were recognised at theBest Bar None (BBN) Awards recently. The awardsceremony which took place at the Grand Central Hotel

in Glasgow saw 85 pubs, clubs, and venues receive awards. The Best Bar None awards are led by Glasgow Communityand Safety Services (GCSS) and recognise licensees whotake steps to prevent problems such as binge drinking andantisocial behaviour. Venues which sign up to the schemeare inspected by Strathclyde Police’s Licensing Teams. Theyare judged on criteria including Prevention of Crime andDisorder, Securing Public Safety, Prevention of PublicNuisance, Promotion of Public Health and Protection ofChildren from Harm. Two hundred and fifty guests attended also applauded anew award - a Lifetime Achievement Award for a DesignatedPremises Manager (DPM) which was presented to GavinMcGreish of Campus. The new honour was introduced inrecognition of venues which have consistently won Goldawards. A free mobile phone app developed by Glasgow Communityand Safety Services (GCSS) was also unveiled. It enablestourists to use their iphones to instantly find award-winningvenues. The app can be downloaded by scanning a QRCode which will be promoted by hotels, tourist chiefs andtop city venues. The code is also available onthe new Best BarNone websitewww.bbnglasgow.comalong with the full listof award winners.

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Repertoire’s�Top�Picks�for�late�night�entertainment

If you are out for a late one and love live music then there are plenty ofbars that offer late night entertainment that won't cost you a fortune. Ifyou're not familiar with where it's at on the music front, then fear not asRepertoire has been on the hunt for the top bars that offer live musicright into the wee hours. Here are some of the best around.

Words: Lynn Kelly

The Butterfly and the Pig, 153 Bath Street, Glasgow G2 4SQSince the day The Butterfly and the Pig opened back in 2005 it has been privy to some of the best livebands that play the Glasgow music scene. The great thing about this place is that you will never pay tohear live music, and every night there is something different on the music front, except Mondays whenthere is a quiz night. One of the bands you will find here are The Meatmen who play every Saturdaynight from 10pm. These guys really know how to get the place swinging, and you can expect people allages filling the floor and enjoying some old school jive and rock n’roll. On a Friday from 10pm you willcatch The Fortunate Sons and the Easy Orchestra. Wednesday nights are all about jazz with music fromDavid Bowden. On a Sunday there is an open stage with Carl & Co from 8.30pm where you can takethe mic if you fancy yourself as a bit of a chanter. For a full list of live music over the next few months,log onto www.thebutterflyandthepig.com.

Bannermans, 212 Cowgate, Edinburgh EH1 1NQ

If you love rock, punk and agood whisky then you willlove Bannermans. This pubhas been churning outsome of the best blues,rock, punk and metal musicthat you find in theCowgate. Not only that, butthey stock over 100 typesof whisky on their gantry.What we love most aboutthis rock spot, is that they welcome pretty much every genre,and all types of bands. They have live music six nights aweek, with most gigs being pay on the door to save you thehassle of advance booking. One night coming up that looksset to be a big one, is a Joe Strummer Memorial show byClash tribute band Counterfeit Clash on Saturday 22nd Dec.Another event that looks set to be popular is an all day bandfest on the 9th December, which will offer an open stage toany bands or musicians who fancy performing. So customersshould be in for a treat. You can get all prices and gig datesonline at www.bannersmanslive.co.uk.

The Jazz Bar , 1A Chambers Street, Edinburgh EH1 1HR

There are so many reasons tolove The Jazz Bar. This place isrenowned for delivering some ofthe best jazz nights in theEdinburgh music scene, everynight til 3am. One of the bestnights to head along is a Mondaywhen there is a 17 piece jazzband, including four trumpets,five saxes and 4 rhythms. Thesound is just incredible. You pay£3/4 on the door and even get tosit through an open rehearsalfrom 8-9pm before the full gigkicks off at 9.15pm. Every nightthere is something different, butthere is one particular event onthe weekly calendar that reallystands out… Dr Sketchy’sBurlesque Life drawing class. For£6/7 every Sunday you can enjoysome live music whilst sketchingsome burlesque beauties onstage. Fantastic! And they evengive you all your sketchingmaterials. We would love to seesome of these drawings. For a fulllist of all that jazz log ontowww.thejazzbar.co.uk


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Repertoire’s�Top�Picks�for�late�night�entertainment

The Dirty Martini Bar, Le Monde, George Street, EH2 2PF

The Dirty Martini Bar is very sophisticated,with a stage that looks like it could bestraight out of a 1930’s ballroom. It'sglamorous and elegant and the acts thatappear here vary from Jason Isaac andCurtis Stiger. Part of Le Monde, DirtyMartini is the new addition that sits upstairsfrom the Skyline Bar. Dirty Martini offersyou the full experience of fine dining andlive music all under one roof. You can listento a variety of live acoustic entertainmentwhile you dine and sip your tipple of choice.In fact they offer a special package fromThursday to Sunday Friday for £45.95which includes dinner, cabaret and a glassof fizz. To keep up to date with Xmaspackages and appearances from specialguests log on www.dirty-martini.co.uk.

Blackfriars, 36 Bell Street, Glasgow G1 1LGThe reason why we love Blackfriars so much isbecause this hotspot offers some of bestalternative music nights in town. You canexpect everything here from funk, jazz, to scat.Stop by on a Tuesday or a Sunday night after9pm and you won't need to spend a penny towatch bands like The Shiverin' Sheiks, whooffer some old school rock that is “superb”according to the Sunday Herald. On a Fridayand Saturday the basement hosts some of themost exciting underground music nights outthere. These nights kick off usually at 10.30pmand never cost more than a fiver. For a fullrundown on all the live music on offer here, logonto www.blackfriarsglasgow.com

Box, 431 Sauchiehall Street, GlasgowG2 3LGThere is always so much live music on offer atBox it’s hard to keep track. Despite the fact itonly opens from 5pm they can fair cram in avariety of live bands and nights that appeal toevery musical taste. What we love about Box isthat is also supports local bands who are tryingto get their name out there, and they will nevercharge you to play or to listen to live music.You can watch up and coming bands play hereevery Friday and Saturday night and then enjoythe club night which runs until 3am. Anotherpopular night is the Sunday Box Blues Jam.You can get up and jam with the house band,and even get a free pint for your effort. On aMonday, Box goes country with music fromRoss Clark & Friends. Professional cover bandThe Kicks take the stage every Wednesday andplay all the classics from bands includingQueen, Led Zepplin, Prince and Elvis - but toname a few. Finally, on a Thursday there is abumper live music night that runs from 11pm– 3am. Jamie Watson kicks off the night witheclectic acoustic, followed by cover band ThirdCard Trick who are known for their rock coversincluding songs by Blink 182 and ACDC. Soit’s fair to say there is a lot going on at Box.Make sure you check out all upcoming livebands at www.boxglasgow.co.uk


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Christmas�Gifting

For Her...

Bobbi Brown Eye Shadow Palette £30Debenhams

Bev Ridge and Friends Indulgent Bath Set £16 Debenhams

'Starlet's Rock Cocktail Ring £22Glitzy Secrets

For Him...

Record Player £160Urban Outiftters

Mini Air Hockey£20 House of Fraser

Headphones29.99

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Hand Salve£9.99 Debenhams

Trivia Game £8House of Fraser

Hot Choc Mug £8 House of Fraser

THE BEN NEVIS

1147 Argyle Street, Glasgow G3 8TB0141 576 5204

www.thebennevis.co.uk

Supporting Traditional Music and the Water of Life

Live sessions on Wednesday,Thursday and Sunday from 9pm

Voted mostdog friendly bar of the year


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THE BEN NEVIS

1147 Argyle Street, Glasgow G3 8TB0141 576 5204

www.thebennevis.co.uk

Supporting Traditional Music and the Water of Life

Live sessions on Wednesday,Thursday and Sunday from 9pm

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Dining�Out

The Left Bank, 33-35 Gibson Street, Glasgow G12 8NU0141 339 5969, www.theleftbank.co.uk

Bath Street Pony, 207 Bath Street, Glasgow G2 4HZ0141 221 9444, www.bathstreetpony.co.uk

Paperino’s @ 78, 78 St Vincent Street, Glasgow G2 5UB0141 248 7878, www.paperinos.co.uk

The Butterfly and The Pig, 153 Bath Street, Glasgow G2 4SQ0141 243 2459, www.thebutterflyandthepig.com

The Left Bank is open for food week daysfrom 9am and weekends from 10am.Everything here is homemade, using localsuppliers and they have a great vegan andgluten free selection. In fact such is thestandard here that they won the RepertoireGastro Pub Award at the 2012 DRAMAwards and more recently they took first

place at the Great Western Chilli cook off.They have a £6.50 deal between 4pm-6.30pm on most of the classics includingburgers, award winning chilli, and Saigonnoodles. Dog owners are welcome to bringtheir pooch into the bar, and there willeven be treats for them.

Paperino’s @ 78 is housed in the formerbanking hall with impressive decor andmarble stairs. Situated just off George Squarethe restaurant is ideally located for Christmasshoppers in need of a bite to eat. The lunchmenu is also ideal for shoppers at just £5.95for 2 courses and £7.95 for 3. The full a lacarte menu will be available throughout

December and a special Christmas menu willbe launched on the 3rd Dec. Similarly to theirsister venue in the West End, they also offer10% off for a full year to all Loyalty cardholders for only £10. All Paperino’s staff pridethemselves on quality and service, so forgood food and reasonable prices you won’t gofar wrong here.

The food at the Bath Street Pony has astrong Mediterranean feel with a punchyselection of pizzas and pastas. They alsooffer a large selection of fresh seafood andhouse classics such as their legendaryKickass Chop Steak burger served withsmoked cheese, lettuce, pickled gherkins,crispy pancetta and organic ketchup.

The Italian accent also dominates thedesserts with creamy panna cotta with acompote of seasonal fruits and classicaffogato. The Pony is situated just alongfrom The Kings Theatre which is handy forthose looking for pre-theatre meals or alunchtime fix. Their Express Menu offers 2courses for £9.95.

At The Butterfly and the pig, the brand newChristmas 2012 menu includes a 5 coursemenu with a wee glass of fizz to keep yougoing for £30 per person. They also offer aChristmas lunch menu that is a slightlylighter and cheaper option available from12-3pm for £20 for 3 courses. In additionto fabulous food, they will also have a

wide variety of entertainment on mostnights throughout December including livebands every Friday and Saturday. They areeven putting on a ceilidh night in the BuffClub on Friday 14th & Friday 21st Dec.Entry is free for those eating Christmasdinner early in The Butterfly and The Pigon these nights.


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Kyloe Restaurant & Grill, 1-3 Rutland Street, Edinburgh EH1 2AE0131 229 3402, www.kyloerestaurant.com

Paperino’s West End, 227 Byres Road G12 8UD0141 334 3811, www.paperinos.co.uk

The Two Figs, 5 & 9 Byres Road, Glasgow, G11 5RD 0141 334 7277, www.thetwofigs.co.uk

the GRILL on the CORNER, 21-25 Bothwell Street, Glasgow G2 6NL0141 248 6262, www.BlackHouse.uk.com

The GRILL on the CORNER offer adining experience based on highquality food, drink and service instylish surroundings. Open from earlyto late, they provide a friendlyservice and a drink selection thatincludes wine, beers and a cocktaillist capable of tickling anybody'sfancy. The restaurant prides itself on

their quality produce, an excitingmenu, friendly and efficient staff anda high-end, yet unpretentious andcomfortable environment in whichour guests are invited to relax andenjoy their visit. Testament to thisstatement, are the huge number ofcustomers that return every month,every week and, for some, every day!

Kyloe - Edinburgh’s premier gourmet steakrestaurant & grill can be found in Edinburgh’sWest End boasting enviable views ofEdinburgh Castle. The name Kyloe, an old Scots word forHighland beef cattle, was chosen for therestaurant as it represents the strength andversatility of Scottish beef produce. Kyloeuses cuts from pedigree Aberdeen Angus -supplied by some of Scotland’s top farms and

butchers - to bring customers the bestpossible steak experience. Using a selectionof traditional cuts, along with some moreunusual cuts chosen for their texture andflavour, Kyloe offers an innovative Grill Menu.This is complemented by the robust a la cartemenu which features Scottish seasonalproduce, responsibly sourced and simplyprepared to create a series of compellingdishes, including a tasty shellfish section.

A firm favourite amongst locals in Glasgow’sWest End, The Two Figs is no stranger tocreating exciting menus. Their Christmas menuis no different with traditional yuletide disheson offer as well as something a little bitdifferent. Located on Byres Road, The Two Figsis cosy and welcoming with a scrumptiouslaidback and friendly atmosphere. The stylishdecor and warm setting are perfect for anythingfrom a Christmas party to a romantic meal for

two or festive cocktails with friends. Sit by theopen fire and watch the snow fall with one oftheir delicious Hot Buttered Rums or cosy up ina booth and enjoy their yummy festive offerings.We recommend the pulled confit duck on achestnut puree with pear and orange salad...Figilicious! Facebook: The Two Figs Bar and Restaurant and Twitter: @TheTwoFigs

If you fancy some great Italian cuisine overthe festive months, then check outPaperino’s Christmas menu which will beavailable from 3rd December. The Lunchmenu is £14.95 and dinner £19.95 whichboth include 3 courses. They are also openfor breakfast from 9am. For the first timethe restaurant will also be open Boxing Day.You can buy gift vouchers, and loyalty cardsare available for regular customers. Loyalty

card holders get 10% discount on their foodbill for a full year for only £10. If you wouldprefer to stay at home you can also orderfood and alcohol online Sun - Thurs from5pm. Paperino’s also now boasts Glasgow'sfirst ever Prosecco Bar which is perfect foranyone who wants to pop in for a pre mealdrink. Full Christmas menu available on thewebsite.


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TV GoldFor the first time ever I amlearning about film and TVproduction which has been anexciting time at work. This isoff the back of launching a TVsite for the bar and pubindustry. Just log onto www.barandpub.tv andyou can get all the latest news, drinks ads,interviews and lots more. You can even seeme taking to the streets and asking peoplewhat their favourite bar or restaurant is. It’s awork in progress as we are all learning, but weare having great fun with it too. So far thefeedback has been great, and if you do workin a bar it is a great way of catching up onwho's who and all the latest drinks news.Happy viewing.

Killer HeelsAnyone that knows me can vouch for the factthat I have a ridiculous amount of shoes...I'mslightly addicted. I recently bought one of myfavourite pair of heels yet from boohoo.comand from the moment I opened the box I wasin love. However, I know the meaning of killerheels after wearing them out one Friday night.They may look gorgeous but by the end of theevening I was cursing them, and would havegladly swapped them for a pair ofunfashionable flats. No pain, no gain, as theysay, but maybe next time I will pack a flat pairof pumps for the walk home. Ouch!

Buzz for the BrasserieWho says you need to wait til payday for abusy night out? I was out mid month inGlasgow's West End and it was absolutelyheaving. I started off at the new prosecco barin Paperinos after promising owner Stefano I

would check it out. It is agreat wee spot and was sobusy we had to wait forseats. I then moved on toone of my favourite bars,Booly Mardys, beforeheading to The Brasserie at

The Oran Mor. The atmosphere was fantasticand the bar was packed. I still managed tohave a dance off, despite how tight the spacewas. The guy who grabbed me up to dancewas clearly a bit of a jiver back in the day, andhad me swinging about all over the place. Notgreat for the killer heels I have alreadymentioned, but great fun. I would recommendthis late night hangout to anyone looking forgreat service and a fun night out. It is onlyopen Friday and Saturdays though so makesure you check it out next time you're in town.

Cut above the restMy boss (Auntie Sue) keeps raving about ahair salon called Christopher Bond atAnniesland Cross. It’s run by the charismaticKaren, and her obliging team. And it is openon a Sunday, in fact it is open 7-days a week,which for her hectic lifestyle is perfect. So I’mgoing to book myself in for a haircut soonbecause it is very reasonably priced too.

Rock N' PoleI was asked to sing recently in the Buff clubfor a rock event to promote local Pole dancingacademy, Twirl n' Tone. I was singing not poledancing ...in case you wondered! But thenight really opened my eyes to the skill of poledancing and hats off to the performers, itlooked absolutely exhausting. There is nodenying that this is a great workout..For allclass information log ontowww.twirlntonepoledance.co.uk/classes.

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