Employee Picks

Richard Stritmater From Bell’s Tropical Fish 5003 N Lombard St. Johns is your home for a lot of amazing things, but who knew it was also your home for exotic reptiles? Richard’s got the scoop on what scaly friends will treat you right. • Mali Uromastyx: “They’ve always been the tamest. They like to check […]

Terri Warren from Westover Heights Clinic 2330 NW Flanders, #207 Think you’re pretty hot stuff, eh? Well, check out what’s spreading around besides the love. Terri warns that these five STDs are currently the most popular! • Herpes: “1 out of 4 people in the U.S. has genital herpes, and 90% don’t know. There’s a […]

Anissa Hutchinson From Ash St. Saloon 225 SW Ash She sees a ton of bands and is legally obligated to enjoy them sober. A bartender at a venue frequented by local talent, Anissa gives the top five PDX acts that keep her whistlin’ while she works. • The Hazmats: “They’re rock ‘n’ roll, and maybe […]

Jamio and Lynn From Holiday Park Fireworks NE 21st at Tillamook Admittedly, the Indian Rez has the really big bangers, but this brother and sister firework-selling team tell you how to shop for the best deals on fireworks at the local stands around town. • Cuckoo ($1.99): “For the money, this is the biggest bang […]

Michael Bolt From Astro #206 1111 NW 21st In between selling packs of cigarettes, Michael sees a lot of motor vehicles. After filling them up and watching them go all day, it’s no surprise he’s selected a few favorites: •Original Hummer: “The ultimate four-wheel-drive rig.” •’67 Ford Shelby GT 500: “It’s the ultimate hot rod. […]

Larry Crane From Jackpot Recording Studio 1925 SE Morrison Who better to ask for record recommendations than a man whose aim is to capture the perfect recording? • Radiohead Hail To The Thief: “I don’t get into the details of whether this is better than the last one. They’re sonically interesting, and their work with […]

Katsu Tanaka from Just Be Toys 107 SW 5th Don’t want to grow up? Shit, my brothers and sisters–don’t then! Stock up on some radical action figures and play the days away. Katsu shares his favorite toys: • Godzilla: “A 24-inch, remote-controlled figure that moves, roars, and sways his tail!” • Sid Vicious: “A 12-inch […]

Michelle Mazzi From Bird Hut 11249 SE Division Birdies are the best. You can tote them on your shoulder, teach them to talk, even swipe earrings right off people’s heads! And let’s not forget the universally cool pirate associations. But there are so many pretties to choose from! Enter Michelle, bird pro: •African Grey Parrot: […]

John Alkek From Powell’s Books for Cooks and Gardeners 3747 SE Hawthorne They say cooking is hard, but come on–if you follow the instructions in a recipe you’re going to end up with something that’s at least edible, right? Right! But which recipes to follow, and which to put through the shredder? Lucky for you, […]

Eric Isaacson From Mississippi Records & Repair 4007 N. Mississippi The best things in life come on vinyl. But are your choices anywhere near as interesting as Eric’s top five records? The Village Green Preservation Society by the Kinks: “My favorite since I was five. It’s kind of elf music, but also rock ‘n’ roll. […]

Adrienne Hatkin From Cinemagic 2021 SE Hawthorne Do you like watching movies, hardcore? Could you do it all day, every day and never get bored, even if your muscles atrophy and you lose all your human friends? Adrienne loves movies too, especially these ones: Dancer In the Dark (2000): “About a woman who’s going blind […]

Melinda Watzig From Flowers by Dorcas 525 SW Broadway The spring sunshine’s out, but before getting too frisky, remember your mother. Eeew, get your mind out of the gutter! No, seriously, send her Mother’s Day flowers. It’s the least you can do for growing up to be such a punkass. Melinda offers a few of […]