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April 3rd, 2009
Do you like free stuff? We thought so. And we like it when our readers spread the gospel of PPFM. That's why we're parting with some great swag. Here's the deal: Forward the next issue of PPFM to 10 or more friends (after all, more can't hurt), CC us at picks@portlandpicksformen.com, and you could win one of the following: |
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| 1 | Time We Left (This World Today) Besides food and shelter, there are two things every man could benefit from that jump immediately to our minds: One is a young woman with a strong libido and no short-term memory, the other is a damn good suit. Lucky for you, Keep ‘Em Flying Vintage knows more than a bit about suits (you’re on your own with the other one). The owner regrets how recent generations of men have devolved into a culture of casual wear and she is making it her mission to do something about it. The store is well stocked with hats, ties (both skinny and wide) sweaters, dress shoes and boots, leather jackets, overcoats, dress shirts, and (yes! yes!) suits—everything you need to create the look that helped characters like Humphrey Bogart and Frank Sinatra drop more panties than a quadriplegic stock girl in a Victoria’s Secret warehouse. K.E.F is strictly 1980 and Pre, so you won’t have to sift through racks of printed T’s or corduroy slacks to find that perfectly cultured look... leaving you just one lovely lady and three martinis away from perfection. Keep ‘Em Flying Vintage |
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| 2 | Frisky for Whiskey If there’s one liquor that guys the world over can drink without feeling the least bit self-conscious, it’s whiskey. Whether you like it in a shot glass, over ice, or mixed with soda, whiskey never looks effeminate, pretentious, or weak. Maybe that’s why the new Whiskey Bar and Grill downtown is raking in the man-love right now. Around forty varieties of scotch, bourbon, and Irish whiskey are all available along with a smattering of decent tap options. Giant floor-to-ceiling windows provide the street-level view, perfect for watching the world go by with a glass of your favorite whiskey in hand, while two pool tables in the back room are free to anyone who gets there first. When the hunger pangs hit, don’t forget the “Grill” in the title. There’s an excellent menu of hearty sandwiches and hot entrees, the highlight being their whiskey-marinated pulled pork sandwich, a moist, hot and spicy concoction served on a soft bun with a side of delicious seasoned French fries. It’s the perfect companion to that glass of liquid ambrosia you’re sipping. Whiskey Bar and Grill |
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| 3 | Chow Downtown Sandwich-making is an art in this town. While the formula may be familiar—a couple pieces of bread, some choice meats, and creative ingredients—the genius lies in the combinations that come from it, the synthesis of the basic into the sublime. Breakfast and lunch joint Chow can show you what we mean better than we can tell you. There’s a different bread for just about every sandwich, including baguettes, multigrain, white, French, and toasted beer bread, and the fillings cover vegetarian, meat, seafood, and breakfast items, providing an incredible range of variety for a place that’s only open half the day. In the morning, we recommend the breakfast burrito, a tasty hodgepodge of eggs, potatoes, jalapeno jack cheese, beans and an awesome roasted tomato and corn sour cream. For lunch, you can’t go wrong with The Great Northwest, a smoked salmon, tomato, and cream cheese sandwich on multigrain bread; or the Pearl Blue Cheese Steak, with onions, roasted red peppers, and mushrooms with a blue cheese spread. Eat up. Chow |
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Photo courtesy of www.thelakeandstars.com |
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Mandatory Gear: |
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| 1 | Zing We’ve all got ’em; friends who show up to the golf course woefully short of balls. After a couple of water hazards in the front nine, they begin asking you if you could spare an extra ball… and another, and another. Revenge is best served with this four-pack of gag balls. One explodes in smoke when hit, one ejects 15 feet of streamer, one implodes into a wall of water, and for the putter, there is the (self-explanatory) wiggly ball. |
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| 2 | Green Thumbs Be Damned Despite our efforts, we are simply not horticulturists. Our significant other long ago proclaimed the yard our domain, and while we are pretty good at trimming and edging, we had trouble with the aesthetic touches. Then we found the Roll ‘n Grow Garden. Just like sod, you simply unroll and cut into the shape of where it’s going. Not only will your yard look great, but it’ll look like it took you forever, thus scoring you points in the house. |
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| 3 | Penman Ship Most of you remember the “Seinfeld” episode in which he procures a “Space Pen” from an acquaintance so he can write down the comedy bits that come to him while laying in bed in the middle of the night. Well, these pens are worth their weight in space-age titanium for those of us who aren’t having “What’s the deal with…” ideas at midnight. For instance, we use ours to jot in our travel journal while camping. |
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Hip Happenings: |
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| 1 | Wine on Down the Road Imagine 14 neighboring wineries located just minutes from Portland. Now go and experience it for yourself. A full weekend of wine, culinary delights (including dessert!) and fun… complete with free tastings of reserve labels, new releases, and barrel tastings and more! Wine pioneers, innovative artisans and green leaders are opening their doors to you—amazing! Now find a designated driver. What: North Willamette Wine Trail |
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| 2 | The Final Countdown Steel for Men is closing its doors, but now is the time to get a great deal on men's clothing and accessories while they last. All items will be 20%–60% off original price as a “thank you” to their loyal customers. It’s not too late to support this local merchant. Get outfitted now—and give them a fond farewell. What: Steel for Men Liquidation Sale |
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| 3 | You Are Here One of our favorite under-the-radar local artists, Brent Wick, is having an artist’s reception at Life + Limb tonight. (They’re purveyors of very cool plants and home accessories for the urban dweller.) It’s first Friday, so why not head down there to check it out? Plus you can save 10% off everything in the store during the party. Awesome. What: Brent Wick artist’s reception |
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