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July 3rd, 2009
When the weather heats up, we tend to stay inside and watch our favorite flicks over and over. So we bring you one of the funniest exchanges from "Anchorman." Go forth and quote, young men. Brian Fantana: I'll give this little cookie an hour before we're doing the no-pants dance. Time to musk up. |
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| 1 | I Love You Man (Shop) Cool men-threads are hard to come by. For example, where in town does the “active” man buy a nice pair of slacks with the patented Sansabelt waistband just like Johnny Carson used to wear? You know—the one with the comfort fit, perfect for golfing and cocktailing? It is a wee bit of a drive down North Lombard Street, but if you are up for the trip, you’ll find that sleek, bulge-friendly silhouette (and many others) deep inside downtown St. Johns at The Man’s Shop. It doesn’t get any more manly than this old-school haberdasher. That’s because this second-generation family-owned business has been meeting the needs of St. Johns and its males since 1940. The Leveton family sells plenty of Levi’s jeans and Pendleton woolens (they also rent out baby blue tuxes), but their stock in trade are boxy suits and sports jackets (including plaid!). With an in-house tailor and a well-earned reputation for taking great care with each and every customer, if you buy your suit here you won’t be charged for the alterations. Now, what mall shop does that anymore? |
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| 2 | Light It Up Fancy lounges are all well and good, but every once in a while we want to check in with our blue collar side and hit the neighborhood pub. Without all the shiny surfaces and intricate designs, we’re reminded that when you boil it all down, a bar should just be somewhere comfortable to get a drink and hang out. The Candlelight Bar and Grill down near PSU is the perfect example. A college dive bar with cheap food and drinks, the Candlelight may not be your first choice for a specialty cocktail, but it is the ideal spot to grab a pint of microbrew and duke it out with some buddies at the ping pong or pool tables. It’s also not a bad spot to catch some free live funk, jazz, or blues music most nights or snag a $5 lunch or nosh down on $2 “Recession Hour” greasy appetizers. Depending on your socializing preferences, you’ll either enjoy chatting it up with the garrulous crowd of regulars at the bar, or escaping to the relative quiet and privacy of the sunny, outside tables. Regardless, you’re sure to find the Candlelight fits like an old shoe; worn down a little, sure, but damn comfortable, too. Candlelight Café and Bar |
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| 3 | A Bird in the Hand The joke about taking home a transvestite on accident is so ubiquitous at this point that it’s Humor’s equivalent to the Blues standard—you use it because it still works even if (and almost because) everyone knows it’s coming. Hot Box Betty off Broadway and 15th Avenue has a strong hand on the unexpected. Seemingly a women’s-only boutique by name and by outward appearance, if you take a peek inside you’ll find the men’s stuff tucked discreetly alongside the dresses and high heels (!).With steadfastly foundational colors like tan, khaki and denim blue running through the basics, the bright and upbeat color palette HBB plays against them really pop in a way that is both confident and relaxed. It’s refreshingly un-edgy in HBB, and the perfect place to find a set of clothes you can really move around in—and be noticed without being forceful. The summer collection at HBB makes us think of a day in the sun that leads to a night on the porch drinking wine on a date that leads to something unexpected... (but not in that way.) Hot Box Betty |
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Photo courtesy of www.spicylingerie.com |
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Mandatory Gear: |
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| 1 | Scotch on the Rocks Whisky is best served on the rocks, but also best served strong before the ice waters down the good stuff. That leaves the average drinker with about two or so minutes of prime drinking time, depending on the weather. Whisky stones from Teroforma are a great addition to any bar or tumbler. Made from natural soapstone, they chill quickly in the freezer and provide enough cool to bring your drink to perfection while leaving the balanced flavor. |
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| 2 | Eat, Drink, Stand We’ve all been there. You’re at a party, barbecue, or game, and having a great time. A drink is in one hand, a plate of food is in the other. With no tall tables around, grabbing a bit off your plate can be a challenge—particularly if you’re your third beer. Try The Go Plate. It’s reusable, recyclable, and fits nicely on top of most bottles, cans, and cups. Eating has never been easier. |
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| 3 | Swing Right Many men spend hours upon dollars at the golf course and driving range trying to improve their swing. The time and money add up fast… if only there was a quicker way to golf nirvana… The Gyro Swing just might be the time (and money-saver) these men are looking for. Designed and imbedded with a gyroscope in the head, you’ll feel the correct plane as you swing. Whether you’re looking to improve your swing or cheat on the course, this club is for you. |
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Hip Happenings: |
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| 1 | All Dried Up? Sure, we hated the California Raisins as much as you did, but you can’t dismiss their kitschy place in pop culture. The Oregon Historical Society is presenting “The Amazing World of Claymation” featuring the personal collection of Will Vinton, the guy who coined the term “Claymation” and is also responsible for those darned raisins. What: “The Amazing World of Claymation” |
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| 2 | Sing It Like You Mean It Are you a basement balladeer? A sofa swooner? Take those songs you’ve been working on and share them with the crowd at the White Eagle Saloon for their Open Mic/Songwriter Showcase. It’s time to see if your rhyme scheme is up to par. Oh, and work on that stage presence, too. What: Open Mic/Songwriter Showcase |
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| 3 | Yee-Haw, America Looking for a way to spend the Fourth? Rustle up your hipster friends and head out to the Saint Paul rodeo. What’s more Amurrican than barrel racing, saddle broncs, bull-riding and steer-wrestling? Just add apple pie and a Stetson hat and you’re there. And of course, fireworks will follow the show. What: Saint Paul Rodeo |
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