Employee Picks

Clara Jett From the Booth Family Clarita just turned four, and some of her favorite things are eating olives off her fingers, listening to Melt-Banana while jumping on the bed, and watching movies. Here are her top five–mostly vintage–films, in no particular order (runners up included Vanilla Sky and the Disneyland trip-planning video): – Jem! […]

Jeff Takashima From All Surf Industry 532 SE Clay Now that the flowers are confident enough to bloom, it’s time for you to be confident enough to get your fat, hibernated pudge outta that chair and play some sports! Jeff has some suggestions: – Kiteboarding: “Like a wakeboard, except you’re tied to a kite.” – […]

RosyCross From Terrifick It takes RosyCross roughly four millennia to doll up for a rock show. And, in between performances, RosyCross can be found scanning for the next costume. RosyCross thinks: – DO deviate from the status quo: “Hipster conformity is dull and static. Know thyself.” – DO rock the “Vato” style: “Sport starched baggies, […]

Perla Bonilla From the Hungry Tiger 2800 E Burnside Perla has some rad outfits, and she’s a total sweetie to boot. Maybe that’s why there are always men clinging to the bar during her shifts at the down-low hipster joint–best seaweed soup in town! I wonder what music she listens to? – Lucinda Williams: “It’s […]

Cari Lynn From Genies 1101 SE Division Does Portland drink more than other cities? Is it normal to have wine recommendations next to the omelets on a brunch menu? HmmÉ well, all we know is that booze goes great with breakfast! Here are Cari’s suggestions for cocktails to start the day with: – Emergency Elixir: […]

Brandy Woudstra From It’s My Pleasure 3106 NE 64th Ave Remember when it was like, “Okay, is this a job for K-Y, Astroglide, or olive oil?” Brandy says that lube that’s made to do something besides just lubeÉ usually isn’t good lube. Here are the best: – Liquid Silk: “I usually recommend non-glycerin lubricants–A lot […]

Victor Blanger From La Casita 607 SE Morrison One of the much-needed late night eateries moved a little while ago, but luckily it’s still within spittin’ distance from bars like Holocene and My Father’s Place. Plus the new location has a bar/dancing room with a sunny mural and little fake parrots. Victor shares a few […]

Billy From Baddoll/Oddball 2 Shoes 808 NW 23rd Billy, an expert in all things leather, pleather and strapped to your feet, occasionally catches a glimpse of a fashion choice gone terribly wrong. Don’t worry though, he’s not judging, he’s just trying to help the less fashion literate with these kind words of advice. Go Billy! […]