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December 19th, 2008
We hate to jinx anything here, but Portland seems to be handling the current crises like absolute champs. If you are among those lucky Stumptowners who are weathering the storms (financial and otherwise), please remember to give your time and money wherever possible. We promise it will assuage any guilt when you hit those after-holiday sales, or order up some of our Mandatory Gear Best Of’s (see below) after stuffing your faces with Christmas ham. And because many of you have guests in town next week, look for the next issue to be full of our staff’s picks for 2008’s best bars, restaurants, and stores. (Gratuitous Photo of the Year, anyone?) Merry Christmas and Happy Chanukah. |
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Portland Picks for Men: |
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| 1 | You’ll Flip Your Lid The recent cold front caught us a bit off guard. Although we heard the reports, the idea of snow and temperatures in the teens after a fairly mild fall just seemed unreal. The result of our denial was that we had to schlep around town in our less than dapper ski garb looking for gear that was not only warm, but stylish. And since up to 50% of body heat is lost through the head, we started there first. Luckily, finding classy headwear was a breeze thanks to The Dapper Cap. Numerous brands abound which include dressier lines such as Bailey, Dobbs and Stetson, who offer fedoras, derbys and porkpies. A bit more casual but nonetheless stylish lines include Kangol and Goorin, which offer newsboys, berets, beanies and military styles, and embroidered, graphic ball caps. If, however, you have a few extra dollars, we suggest a designer top hat by Eugenia Kim, which will have you looking top notch. Mention PPFM for 15% off, and stay warm and stylish with a new dome piece from The Dapper Cap. The Dapper Cap |
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| 2 | Get Blitzed… Again! |
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| 3 | Orange You Hungry? We don't think it's too soon to say that NoPo is becoming the new hotspot for great Portland dining. In the past year, a number of great restaurants and bars sprung up in an area that used to be dominated by fast-food joints. The latest entry to the pantheon is Casa Naranja on N. Mississippi. Currently decked out with Christmas lights and plenty of modern art hanging on the walls, the restaurant is run out of an old house, and manages to pull off the homey/comfortable vibe perfectly. The cuisine runs the gamut of American gourmet dishes, but seems to specialize in seafood with a slight Spanish twist. We recommend the Tiger Shrimp seared with sherry and garlic and covered in fried anchovies, or the smoked pork shoulder with tiny potatoes that’s mixed with caramelized pieces of apple in a rich sofrito sauce. The drink list is impressive, too, with a top-shelf assortment Casa Naranja |
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Happy Holidays, indeed! Photo courtesy of www.loverslane.com. |
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Mandatory Gear, Best of 2008, Vol. 2: |
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| 1 | Share the Love This one is for all the music junkies who prefer to let their friends do all the work. miShare is a smart little gadget for sharing files and play lists between iPods. No computer or cable is needed, and it's super easy to use. Just attach the source and target iPods and press miShare's big button to start the transfer. The downside? Finding out that your friend had been walking around with Gwen Stefani tracks. |
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| 2 | Power to the People |
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| 3 | For Those About to Shop… We salute you. But for those of us who insist on looking great yet hate the act of shopping, comes IndiTailored. Basically, you enter your measurements and they keep 'em on file. Then, when you've got a hankerin' for a great dress (or casual) shirt, you choose from the wide selection of classic and contemporary fabrics, choose your cuffs, collar, etc., and in a couple of weeks you've got a shirt that is all you, baby. Genius. |
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| 4 | One You Keep It's inevitable. Some of us must carry bags/briefcases to work. If you're lucky, you deal with a diverse clientele, affording you the opportunity to own a versatile array of bags to fit any situation. But for the one-bag type, check out national phenom (and local manufacturer) Entermodal. Their stuff deftly says everything you want it to, and nothing you don't, with the kind of craftsmanship that'll have you passing it along to your son on Graduation day. |
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| 5 | Gear of the Year Ever been on a trip watching movies on your laptop, but really wished you were watching the Trailblazers game on FSN? Pick up the Slingbox Pro and you won't have a problem. This baby connects your cable/satellite box and your Internet, enabling you to watch every channel you get at home on your laptop (plus stuff you've TiVo'd) from anywhere in the world with a broadband connection. This will be at the top of our Christmas wish list. www.slingmedia.com |
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Hip Happenings: |
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| 1 | Party in the Pearl for New Year’s Eve! Looking for some fun on New Year’s Eve? Gather the BFFs and head to Blitz in the Pearl for a New Year’s Eve to remember. (Corner of 11 th and Couch.) There’s no cover so you can indulge in delish champagne-infused cocktails (or Long Islands, ha ha!) and dance to the groove of DJ Smuve on the turntables. What: New Year's Eve party at Blitz |
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| 2 | Clean Out Your Hard Drive! You don't need a new computer, you just need to clean it up. Metro Computerworks is offering a New Year's tune-up for just $85—it's a great way to give new life to your PC or Mac. Their 8-step process will revamp your computer, and their friendly office in the Gotham Building is more chic than geek. Give them a call. What: New Year's Cleaning from Metro Computerworks |
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| 3 | You Know what They Say About Oysters The weather outside is frightful indeed. So for those eastsiders who don't want to cross the river on New Year's but want a culinary experience worthy of the evening, head down to What: New Year's Eve Menu at Alberta Street Oyster Bar & Grill |
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