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bcliving.ca 4 | 53 TOASTS OF THE TOWN Five of Vancouver's top bartenders talk booze trends, what they like to drink, why they love getting you tipsy and where to go for the best cocktails in the city. 59 HOW TO STOCK YOUR BAR CART For when you just want to have a drink in peace, our bartenders help you create a home bar that will make you feel like a pro. 60 HOPPED UP 'HOODS Vancouver's craft-beer industry is booming, and these three neighbourhoods are the best of the brewing bunch. 66 SHAKEN NOT STIRRED Milkshakes + booze = Oh. Hell. Yes. Indulge in these sweet, milky libations packed full of the good stu - Vitamin D and calcium, obviously. Contents SPRING 2014 ON BCLIVING.CA 7 ... EDITOR'S LETTER 11 ... FEEDBACK 12 21 PHOTO CHRIS COLLIE THE "HAVE A DRINK" ISSUE style shopping 21 City of Style Five of Vancouver's chicest bloggers share their favourite local shopping spots. 25 Spring Trends Forget spring cleaning. Fill your closet with pastels, mini skirts and luxe athletic gear. health tness 27 Spring into Action Need more Namaste in your life? (Really, who doesn't?) Yogi Christine Price Clark reveals three poses that will energize you this season. 31 Looking for a Lift? Want to lose the wrinkles and creases, but not sure about Botox and other anti-aging procedures? Dr. Rhonda Low breaks down everything you need to know about injectables before you get poked. home 33 The Smart Remodel A Vancouver couple starts from scratch and creates the Cambie Village home of their dreams. 39 News + Trends Usher in spring by getting outside. Patio and outdoor furniture, mini plants and log bowls (the name really doesn't do them justice) are what's in demand this season. travel 43 An Insider's Guide to Touring Okanagan Wine Country Kind of self-explanatory, right? 47 Top Okanagan Wines Under $25 Terry David Mulligan, the vino virtuoso, picks his favourite wines from right here in B.C. entertainment 15 Under the Big Top We go behind the scenes to learn how Cirque du Soleil's TOTEM (visiting Vancouver in May) evolved from a compelling concept to world-class entertainment. 19 Nerd's the Word Are you a fan of Game of Thrones? Guess what? You're a geek now, and Fan Expo is here to welcome you to the club. 53 health tness 27 Spring into Action 27 Spring into Action Need more Namaste in your life? (Really, who your life? (Really, who doesn't?) Yogi Christine doesn't?) Yogi Christine Price Clark reveals Price Clark reveals three poses that will three poses that will energize you this energize you this season. season. 31 Looking for a Lift? 31 Looking for a Lift? Want to lose the Want to lose the wrinkles and wrinkles and wrinkles and wrinkles and creases, creases, but not sure but not sure about Botox and other about Botox and other anti-aging procedures? Dr. anti-aging procedures? Dr. Rhonda Low breaks down Rhonda Low breaks down home 33 The Smart Remodel 33 The Smart Remodel A Vancouver couple starts from scratch and creates the Cambie Village home of their dreams. 39 News + Trends Usher in spring by getting outside. Patio and outdoor outdoor furniture, mini plants and log bowls (the name really doesn't do them justice) (visiting Vancouver in May) evolved from a compelling concept to world-class entertainment. 19 Nerd's the Word Are you a fan of a fan of Game Game of Thrones Guess what? You're a geek now, and Fan Expo is here to welcome you to the club. p04-05_Contents.indd 4 2014-03-13 10:51 AM