Employee Picks

Lex Talionis From Union Jack’s 938 E Burnside It takes more than strippers to make this joint go ’round, and Lex is there to keep all the girls safe. When he’s not bouncing the door, he enjoys films about cannibalism. And these ones too: – Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory (1971): “About a boy […]

Dan Kim From Fox 12 & UPN 49 14975 NW Greenbrier Warning: Dan’s not a doctor! He’s a graphic designer for TV. But the camera adds 10 pounds, and when it comes to losing weight, Dan knows his stuff! (However, follow his advice at your own risk.) – High Colonic: “The average American colon holds […]

Margaux Taylor From Cup & Saucer Café 3566 SE Hawthorne In between juggling heaping plates of eggs and tofu, Margaux took a minute to share her top five bands, giving us a sampling of the modern pop classics: – The Gossip: “I love female vocalists and she can totally wail and has soul.” – The […]

Patty Kovach Independent Fashion Designer White Wabbit Patty is the sweetest girl in the whole wide world! Her heart is pure gold. Her sweetness only extends to a certain point, though. If you don’t dance at parties, or if–god forbid–you dress badly, she’s a downright bitch. For example, her fashion no-nos: – Beige: “No beige […]

Lucynda Thompson From Dirty Little Secret Salon 1909 NE MLK Sometimes you don’t have the time or income for lotions, potions, or hair goop. So Lucynda made her top fives for hotties on the run, on the lam, on the flyÉ and only included two purchasable beauty products. – “Slept In” by Michael O’Rourke: “This […]

Lisa Martin From Fred Meyer Pharmacy 3805 SE Hawthorne Cold and flu season got you miserable? Time to suck it up and dose on some over-the-counter meds. Here are a few of Lisa’s favorites: – TheraFlu: “It comes in an easy pill form, or a powder form that you can make like a hot tea.” […]

Damon Ray Hymer From Wine Down On 28th 126 NE 28th As far as dessert wines go, “Anybody could give you five $100 bottles, and say ‘These are the best, but you can’t afford them, you little proletariat piece of shit,’” says Damon. So here are some more realistic options. Okay, one expensive one. – […]

Heather Thomas From Hattie’s Vintage 729 E Burnside It’s getting dark at 4 pm and even when it’s daylight, everything’s flat grayÉ yep, it’s time again for Seasonal Affective Disorder season in Portland! Heather gives the what’s up on dressing right for the cold–so even if you’re overnighting it on the depression train, at least […]

Katie Petersen From Cuffs N Stuff 2712 NE Sandy Did you know that civilians can shop at law enforcement supply stores? It’s not illegal to buy many of the burly weapons and sprays that cops use. Katie points out some nifty items: – Key Defender: “It goes on your key chain, you flip this hatch […]

Hank Failing IV From Old Town Music 40 SW 3rd If you need an imitation Kiss axe, Old Town Music is the place to go. And if you need suggestions on the greatest albums to listen to, they can help with that, too. Here are Hank’s Top Albums of All Time: – Journey to Satchidananda […]

Holly Stalder From Seaplane 3352 SE Belmont Holly could probably decide what she’s wearing for Halloween at dinner, and have it made from scratch before party time. But for us slobs, she has a few suggestions for last minute costumes: – White Trash: “Dress in all white, and then pin or sew crumpled paper to […]

Troy Anderson From Mt. Tabor Middle School Magazine Drive If you live in a residential neighborhood, expect trick or treaters at your door this Halloween. Are you ready to be kicked in the shins by some kid carrying a pillowcase? Troy advises you to stock the following items: – Skittles: “They’re chewy, so they last […]