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July 25th, 2008 We rarely get out for the opening weekend of anything, but we were among the millions who made it a record-breaker for Batman. And it was worth braving the crowds. Nonstop action, incredible acting (good call on the Gyllenhall/Holmes swap), and a truly eerie performance by Heath Ledger, given the circumstances.The whole thing made us crave adventure, and because we're getting too old to leap from tall buildings (see last week's intro) we are going to employ our wits at the one-day only HighTrek Adventure scavenger hunt that's coming to Portland. You can get in on the fun, too—just forward this issue to 10 friends and CC picks@portlandpicksformen.com for a chance to win free entry for a two-man team into the games. |
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| 1 | Old-School Style |
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| 2 | The Sweetest Thing You've just waded through a bland dinner with a date at some stuffy restaurant and the anemic-looking dessert tray isn't improving your outlook. Do yourself a favor and resuscitate the evening with chocolate. Sweet Masterpiece is often open until midnight, and they have enough decadent desserts to repair even the most damaged of appetites. If your date loves chocolate (and if she doesn't, she's a man), she'll get turned on just looking at the multiple glass cases filled with truffles, cakes, cookies, brownies, and other cocoa-covered concoctions. We recommend ordering a slice of the Creamy Banana Fudge Cake or the Milk Chocolate and Cinnamon Honey Layer Cake to send her into convulsions. Wash it all down with a cup of coffee or tea, or if you need some chocolate with your chocolate, a Nutty Mocha or Cocoa Cappuccino. Chocolate aside, the big comfy booths and mellow jazz playing over the stereo make the Masterpiece a great place to get to know your girl… and ensure that the rest of the night remains just as sweet. Sweet Masterpiece |
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| 3 | Why Can't I Biscuit You? Hard on the outside, soft on the inside, hot and salty and just a little sweet may describe your perfect woman, but for the folks at Pine State, that sounds like the recipe for the ultimate biscuit. Whether you're a southern-fried redneck or a yuppie Yankee or whatever's in between, you're sure to find a biscuit here that will warm your heart and fill your gut. For those who like it simple, you can snag “the regular” with some butter or jam. For the more adventurous variety, eggs, cheese, bacon, fried chicken, pickles and milky white gravy are all delicious fillers between two biscuit halves. Chase it with a giant jar of sweet tea or a mug of Stumptown coffee and a plate of hash-brown potatoes for the complete stick-to-your-ribs breakfast experience. Though seating is limited and this biscuit bar is small, it's the ideal place to stop in on a lazy Sunday morning with a friend. And now that the weather's nice, there's additional seating available outside for soaking in a little sunlight in addition to all that gravy. Pine State Biscuits |
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Mandatory Gear: |
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| 1 | The Tao of MP3 It stores 4GB of digital audio and also offers useful "active person" functions like tracking how far and fast you ran as well as estimating how many calories you burned. That will come in handy when you’re trying to erase that Chow Mein. |
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| 2 | Joker Poker A deck of 54 replica Joker cards from the movie, along with a standard 54-card deck, are included. You also get Joker-themed poker chips in four colors and a smart-looking black aluminum carrying case. It will make junior want to do his first diabolical Joker laugh when he crushes dad after a few hands. |
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| 3 | It's Good to be Square |
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Hip Happenings: |
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| 1 | Single? Mix and Mingle with the Picks |
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| 2 | Got Testosterone? Testosterone is man's lifeblood. Learn how optimal testosterone will increase your energy and metabolism, as well as reignite your libido. You'll also learn how testosterone improves thinking and mood, and prevents rapid aging and chronic disease. Research will be provided, as well as testing and treatment options. There really is something to this… go see for yourself. |
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| 4 | Get In My Belly MLK is a tough stretch for restaurants—you can’t be too foofy for the neighborhood. What is appreciated is excellent, simple food at wallet-friendly prices, and a new restaurant called “belly” provides just that. With daily menus (try Yellow Corn Soup, Burger & Fries, Pan-Roasted Duck Breast and Loaded Potato Gnocchi) and seasonal ingredients, we predict success. What: belly restaurant opens in northeast |
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