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November 31 40 33 17 25 DEPARTMENTS food & drink 17 COME ON IN Bring out the Christmas spirit with a seasonal sip. The Cascade Company bartender Nick Devine has created signature cocktails just for the holidays. 21 VAN CITY BUZZED Cheers! This year's Hopscotch whisky, beer and spirits festival promises to be the booziest yet. 22 THE GAME NIGHT DECIDEO-MATIC Find the perfect spot to catch the game with a little help from our pub-personality algorithm. entertainment 25 CRAWL ME MAYBE Now in its 17th year, the Eastside Culture Crawl is 6 p04-07_Contents.indd 6 | NOVEMBER 201 3 bigger than ever, with 398 local artists putting their work on display. Use our handy map to help navigate the city's largest art showcase of the year. 28 EVENTS CALENDAR The most exciting events in and around Vancouver for the month of November, including The Queen B herself, Beyoncé, and a trip to Oz. 31 TAMARA TAGGART'S HOLIDAY FAVOURITES CTV News at Six anchor Tamara Taggart shares what brings joy to her world during this special time of year. health & fitness 33 THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS TEMPTATIONS These healthy food alternatives are the gift that keep on giving. Stay slim and trim during the holidays without skimping on tasty goodies. 37 THE FLU SHOT BY THE NUMBERS Everything you need to know to decide whether to get poked this year. 39 FIGHT COLDS (AND MYTHS) Arm yourself against cold and flu season this year. Dr. Rhonda Low shares simple strategies that will keep you on your feet and out of the sick bed. travel 40 MAUI FRESHENS UP The Valley Isle offers more than just sun and surf. Maui's locally grown fare is aloha in your mouth. 49 GET PACKIN' Seven stylish and portable travel accessories that will have you feeling first class no matter the flight. 51 I'LL BE HOME (OR AWAY) FOR CHRISTMAS Whether you're flying with presents or puppies in tow, don't let holiday travel become a nightmare before Christmas. extras 97 ASK A VANCOUVERITE Local celebrities share their go-to Christmas shopping destinations, along with some of the best (and worst) gifts they've ever received. 98 THE GIFT GRINCHES For those difficult giftees you wouldn't touch with a thirty-nine-and-a-half-foot pole. bcliving.ca 13-10-25 4:24 PM S s o