More Than Meets the Eye
 
Turn the right corner downtown and you'll be facing rows of chic looking shoes in a sleek, modern shop. You know the one. Johnny Sole.
 
You might be familiar with Johnny Sole's great shoe selection, but you might not be aware of some of the other things they specialize in. They've basically made themselves a one-stop-shop for all your urban apparel needs. They're the perfect place to score designer denim with hip labels like Kasil, Serfontaine, and Iron Army. They also offer hoodies, shirts, jackets and more from labels like Brown Sound and socially-conscious Komodo. Add to all of that tons of supercool hats and their famous $20 sunglasses case and you might start drooling. (It’s happened before.)
 
But, don't forget the shoes. You can use Dubya's economic stimulus check to grab a pair of Stefano Castellis or Ecce Homos that would look just as good at a club as they would in the office. Since they won't set you back too far, you can afford to get a second pair. Or pay bills. Whatever.
 
Johnny Sole
815 SW Alder St.
Portland, OR 97205
503.225.1241
www.johnnysole.net

Guys’ Night Done Right
 
There are a few things we love to do with "just the guys." Watching sports (especially boxing) is one of 'em.  Of course, one poor bastard has to host, left to deal with the ensuing mess, not to mention any grief from their significant other.
 
Enter The Screening Room. This space is an ideal spot to gather the posse. From birthday parties to corporate events, bachelor parties to playoff games, they provide the comforts of home and then some. Boasting both a 9' x 12' screen and a six-foot bar, they have some of the most comfortable seating imaginable.  There is even an outdoor party area that accommodate up to 150 people. And rest assured they keep a very discreet staff just in case you're that special kind of guy who needs to watch Sleepless in Seattle the way it was intended.
 
Considering what it costs to rent out a private anything nowadays, they are quite affordable, making the prospect of watching the next welterweight bout there a no-brainer.
 
The Screening Room
925 NW 19th Ave.
Portland, OR 97209
503.936.0676
www.screeningrm.com

Da Dog comes to Stumptown

Portland is, as everyone knows, becoming a renowned food town. And while we garner our fair share of national attention, ask some of our transplants and they'll tell you we're lacking in some culinary delights which are considered staples for many.
 
Our New York brethren, for instance, are without a really great deli. Sure, every few months their hopes are lifted by an off-the-mark review touting the next big thing, but then they eat some grossly over-smoked pastrami and those hopes are quickly dashed.
 
Our Chicago peeps, however, have just received a gift in the form of Wayne's Chicago Red Hots. For those of you not in the know, a true Chicago Dog starts with a (Read: VIENNA) beef dog inside a poppy-seed bun. Atop this already delectable work of art is Chernobyl-green relish, a pickle, celery salt, and the all-important sport peppers! Wash it down with an Olde Style tall-boy while watching the Cubs.  It sounds easy, but there are few places outside Chi-town that do it right, and now we have one.
 
Wayne's Chicago Red Hots
3901 NE MLK Blvd.
Portland, OR 97211
503.493.4537

Henry Weinhard's beers have always played the same role in our beer-drinking tenure, and that is the "good" beer for a few bucks less than other beers of its quality. It's what we get when we have Bud money and a Heineken thirst.  Just in time for summer, they've released a tasty IPA that'll quench your thirst but won't break the bank.

The Dirty Truth
 
The last thing you want when shaving is for some crazed PETA-Ninja attacking you. That's where Dirty Dog Shaving Gear comes in.

We are fully aware that we have written about shaving products in these virtual-pages before, but this is one for our vegan bros.  Plus they have some pretty interesting stuff. Like the Daily Demolition Spray, which exfoliates overnight, leaving you so prepped for your morning shave that your face will be as smooth as a veal cutlet.  KIDDING!
 
www.dirtydogshavegear.com

Best Thing … Ever
 
With summer coming up we know that blended frozen drinks are on the horizon. We were wondering, though, how to explain to our significant other why we wanted to purchase a new badass blender when we already have a "perfectly good blender right there in the kitchen."
 
Thankfully, we stumbled upon The Magic Bullet. This ultra-sleek, 20-piece, stainless steel beauty can also be used as a food processor and juicer. So we just told 'em we were streamlining the kitchen. We’ll let you know if it worked.
 
www.magicbulletplatinumpro.com

Got the Time?
 
We sport several, and we mean several, watches. From vintage to contemporary. We even keep a few around for summer adventures like our annual Rogue River trip or just camping. Our favorite for this is Casio's Waveceptor series. As durable as Brett Favre (R.I.P.), they aren't half bad-looking, either.
 
Bonus: They receive a signal from the atomic clock in Colorado and adjust themselves to daylight savings automatically. Which is important when you switch watches as much as we do.
 
www.casio.com

Return of the Man

Toss your copy of The Metrosexual Guide to Style and start growing back your chest hair—the masculine man is back! Let your goatee grow out to a beard, but keep it trimmed and tidy. Women don't want to lock lips with a bearded Mel Gibson madman, they prefer the dashing full bearded (but trimmed) George Clooney or the tighter-cut beard of Tom Brady.
 
Want more stylish tips?
Contact Jandi Girard at Inspire Style Coaching 
503.758.3839
www.inspirestylecoaching.com

The Best Art Show You'll See This Year
 
You've probably seen Tom Hardy's work all over town and probably didn't know it. It's all over the world too: ever watch a Cal Game? Well, that big bronze bear they always get a shot of is his. He'll be hosting a show at his studio for two nights. And after 60 years, this guy's knowledge of Portland bars alone is reason enough to attend!
 
What: Tom Hardy Open Studio and Spring Sale
When: Saturday & Sunday, April 19 & 20, 11 am–5 pm
Where: Tom's Swan Island Studio, 3449 North Anchor St.,
Suite 600

Eat, Drink, Saké
 
Join Saucebox for a dining experience that pairs excellent sakés with a six-course Japanese-inspired dinner menu. Items include everything from Sea Bream salad to Shabu Shabu and a new spin on green-tea ice cream. This is creative fare and promises to be a good time, what with all that saké to imbibe.
 
What: Sake pairing dinner at Saucebox
When: April 25, 26 and 27, choose your own time
Where: 214 SW Broadway
Cost: $80 pp with pairings, $55 without
RSVP: 503.241.3393
Visit: www.saucebox.com

Happy, Happy Hours at clarklewis

The new happy hour at clarklewis is amazing: great prices, friendly service and good ambience make us happy. Enjoy dishes from the wood-fired hearth/rotisserie, or try tasty spiced nuts, Aglia e Olio, or (our favorite) sautéed Manila clams with grilled ciabatta, among other delicacies. With a Greyhound for $5, what could be better?

What: Happy hour at clarklewis
When: Begins April 15, 5–6:30 pm, Tuesdays–Saturdays
Where: 1001 SE Water Ave.
Call: 503.235.2294
Visit: www.clarklewispdx.com