Employee Picks

Emiko Badillo From Food Fight! Vegan Grocery 4179 SE Division Sure, brag about how pure and natural your lifestyle is, but the fact remains–if you’re gettin’ it on with normal condoms or standard lube, your sexual hijinx are with an unwelcome participantÉ A DEAD ANIMAL! Never fear, as Emiko is the go-to gal for info […]

I.J. Booth From Trade Up Music 4701 SE Division Summertime is the best season for rock ‘n’ roll, so we asked a guy who spends his workweek fixing guitars for his top rock picks to enjoy while sitting out onÉ umÉ the grass: – The Doors: “They make me want to get high. I got […]

John Esh From Rudy’s Barbershop 212 NW 13th Even people who aren’t big readers will grab something to peruse while they’re getting their hair cut. John seems like a big reader, though, so take heed to his picks: – Pop. 1280 (Jim Thompson): “He was one of the noir novelists. It’s the only one of […]

Lydia Pagett Creator of Cloacine Jewelry Lydia’s style is bright, fun, and vintagey, which is basically what quintessential summertime Portland fashion boils down to. Cop her look by following these dos: – Do wear yellow: “No one notices people in a room full of black. And anyone who tells you you’re a ‘season,’ like winter […]

Bill White From Fred’s Sound of Music 3760 SE Hawthorne You might spend more time outside in the coming months, but you have to go home sometime. And when you finally crash out, you’ll want the music to sound really good. You have a record player, right? – Denon DP26F Turntable: “This one is universal. […]

Nicholas Montgomery From Rock Soft Futon 1606 NW 23rd A futon is a futon is a futon, right? Nope. Let Nicholas the futon-maker guide you through the challenge of finding the right frame. ‘Cuz the whole “mattress on the floor” look is on its way out: – The Arizona: “This particular frame has storage for […]

Sean Dreywood From Rose & Raindrop 532 SE Grand Perhaps it’s the wood paneling, but old timey bars are the best places to sip a cocktail while digging into a good book. During slow moments behind the bar, here’s what Sean might be readingÉ – Cascadia: “It’s a 1970s textbook of Pacific Northwest geology, and […]

Kara From Tumbleweed 1804 NE Alberta As the owner of one of Alberta street’s cutest little boutiques, which houses her own line as well as many others, Kara is so down with fashion. Here are some of her suggestions for things you can wear to have a fun, happy closet: – DO expose your lingerie: […]

Juliano Carrenho From Dragonfish 909 SW Park It’s all well and good to try out exotic dishes, but sometimes it’s a crapshoot. Let Juliano guide you through the mysterious world of sushi and poke: – Dragon roll: “It’s a combination of tuna, avocado, cooked shrimp, and asparagus. Tuna is my favorite fish, and this combination […]

Keiko Swagerty From Escentials Lotions and Oils 3638 SE Hawthorne Better start shopping for yer ma; Mother’s Day is just around the corner. And nobody knows moms like the gals at Escentials, who specialize in presents that make a lady feel loved. Here are employee Keiko’s top five Mother’s Day gifts. – Not Without My […]

Sochi Lynne From Tube 18 NW 3rd Sochi works at a fancy, hip joint (recently described as “like drinking inside the bowl of an empty toilet.” In a good wayÉ), so it’s no wonder she’s always looking so cute. Good luck trying to copy her fashion sense: – DO introduce dichotomy to your wardrobe: “Mix […]

Josh Blanchard From Point Line Plane If, as Whitney Houston insists, “learning to love yourself is the greatest love of all,” then Point Line Plane vocalist Josh Blanchard–a self-proclaimed “3-X-A-Day Man” is the quintessential autoerotic Casanova. When applying a lustering coat of wax to the proverbial bishop, Josh recommends the following albumsÉ – Wire, Chairs […]