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This Toddler’s Reaction to Bruce Banner Hulking Out is Everything

by Erica Loop

How did you react the first time you saw mild-mannered Bruce Banner totally Hulk out? When Irish Comedian Paddy Raff’s toddler daughter Clara saw the Marvel character go from regular guy to super-strong, her reaction was absolutely priceless.

In a recent tweet, Raff posted a cute clip of the two-year-old watching one of the Avengers flicks. As the little girl sits somewhat awestruck, she starts waving her fingering and saying, “No!” as the Hulk gets majorly destructive.

Along with the video, Raff added, “My two yr old daughter’s reaction to seeing the Hulk go bananas for the first time.” After seeing the clip, Mark Ruffalo (a.k.a. Bruce Banner) retweeted the video and added, “The secret way of stopping Dr. Banner from turning into the Hulk.”

Not only does Clara enjoy watching superheros on the screen, but the tot also seems to get a kick out of playing with big bro Ronan’s action figures. Raff also posted a pic of Clara lining the toys up to feed them breakfast!

—Erica Loop

Featured photo: Marvel Entertainment via YouTube

 

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These Marvel and Disney Cartoons from the ’80s and ’90s Will Be On Disney+

by Shahrzad Warkentin

The news about what to expect on the new Disney+ streaming service just gets better and better every day. In addition to all the newest Disney movies and TV shows, if you grew up in the ’80s and ’90s, you’re in for a fun trip down memory lane.

Disney+ has just revealed that the new platform will feature classic Marvel animated series from the 1970s to the 1990s. The offerings will include X-Men (1992), Spider-Man (1994), Spider-Man and his Amazing Friends, Incredible Hulk, Iron Man (1994) and Fantastic Four (1994).

Disney also recently announced via Instagram that the new streaming platform would feature some of its classic cartoons from the late ’80s and early ’90s which you probably watched every day after school, including Goof Troop, Darkwing Duck, Chip n’ Dale Rescue Rangers, TaleSpin, Duck Tales, Gargoyles and Adventures of the Gummi Bears.

The new Disney+ streaming service launches Nov. 12. Check out all the other exciting programming you can watch starting on day one here.

—Shahrzad Warkentin

Featured photo: Disneyplus via Instagram

 

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The Marvel Universe Is Coming to Disney Junior With a New Spidey Series for Preschoolers

by Erica Loop

Disney Junior recently announced the 2021 release of a new Marvel series, and it’s perfect for preschoolers!

Spidey and His Amazing Friends is Marvel’s first foray into the preschool-only market. Even though your kiddo is probably already a fan of Marvel’s faves, this series is specifically geared towards the Disney Junior audience.

According to Variety, Cort Lane, the senior vice president of Marvel Animation & Family Entertainment, said, “Preschool kids already love Spidey, so they’ll be delighted to have Peter Parker thwipping across their screens in this new series.” Lane continued, “Everyone at Marvel is thrilled to launch our first preschool series on Disney Junior, the gold standard platform for the audience. We believe parents and kids will be excited about these stories filled with themes of friendship, cooperation, solving problems and using your abilities to help others.”

The animated Marvel’s Spidey and His Amazing Friends will feature Peter Parker/Spiderman, Miles Morales, Gwen/Ghost-Spider, Hulk, Ms. Marvel and Black Panther. Look for this super-charged superhero series to debut on Disney Junior in 2021.

—Erica Loop

Featured photo: Courtesy of Walt Disney Television

 

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When You Love to Read but Your Kids Don’t

By Nicole VandeBoom

“Do you guys know what you’re looking for?” the man’s scratchy voice croaked from behind the counter. His round, friendly face was peppered with a short, white beard. Like Santa after a night of vodka tonics in a black t-shirt with a five o’clock shadow.

“I have no idea what I’m doing but he does.” I nodded at my eight-year-old son. His face was serious as he scanned the stacks of Pokemon cards and comic books behind the counter. The walls that surrounded us were covered from floor to ceiling with more comics and graphic novels.

I’m a writer. I’m an author. And surrounded by the walls of endless reading materials, I’d never felt more out of my element. I never got into comics as a child and graphic novels didn’t enter my vocabulary until I was an adult. To be honest for a hot second I thought they were referring to porn. A quick google search, years ago, dispelled that misconception.

My eight-year-old, though, he confidently moved through the maze. Inspecting each section, meticulously planning what items he wanted to get, even counting up the totals in his head. How many Pokecards and comic books could he get? And at a reasonable price.

I watched him navigate this world the way I navigated the YA section of the library. Enamored with the shelves of novels that held new adventures and worlds and heartache and joy, all just for me. I’d meticulously choose my books based on the max you could check out. I was watching him operate the same way, just with a different writing medium. I was keenly aware of what I was a witness to. History repeating itself in a weird new dimension.

This boy had struggled to learn to read in kindergarten and first grade. Oh the tears he shed trying to figure it out. And the careful words I let escape my lips, trying to be encouraging and non-pressuring, while just wishing I could wave one of the wands from a story we’d read and fix this all for him. In second grade, though, things changed; something clicked. And now as the second grade was winding down, we were standing in a store filled with reading materials that shouted at him from the shelves.

My son isn’t the only boy that faced reading struggles. In 2016 Scholastic conducted a survey of 2,000 children ages 6-17, 52% of boys and 73% of girls said they liked reading books over the summer. Twenty-seven percent of boys and 37% of girls said they read books for fun five days a week. These statistics were nothing new to me. Because I’m in the writing world and reading was so crucial to my happiness, I’d been keenly aware of the reading stigma around boys. I knew when my boys were born, I’d do all I could to encourage them to love books and stories and reading. I’ve been reading to them at bedtime (and more) since they were newborns.

And after all of that foundational building, I still watched my first-born son struggle. I felt his passion for books slipping from my parenting grasp, little wisps fighting to fade away. And that was terrifying to me. Soul crushing. How could my son not love books? My son! I was the girl who climbed trees in the summer with a book in her hand and sat up there reading all by herself, enjoying nature and a good story.

As we often learn as parents, I was wrong. I was afraid for nothing. He needed to do this on his own time. Watching him operate in this neighborhood comic book store proved me wrong. It’s about the type of reading material. He needed to find his niche, the genres that make him feel the way I felt brushing my hands along the spines of shelved books in a tiny neighborhood library, the smell of paper dancing up my nostrils, carrying a calm.

As he added up the totals of his items, yet again, I cut him off. “You can get whatever you want. I’ll buy you Pokemon cards and comics, don’t worry about it. Pick out whatever you want to read.”

He did. One graphic novel and three comics. The third comic, a Hulk one, he shyly brought over to the counter as I was checking out. His shoulders were pulled up in his ears as he grinned and slowly tip-toed over. I held out my arm, and he quickly handed it over, the grin morphing into an ear-to-ear smile.

The next morning, he woke up and excitedly told me, “Hey mom. I’m already on page 20 in the Skylanders book!” My eight-year-old who struggled to learn to read proudly bragged about how he stayed up late reading 20 pages of his brand-new book. For fun. Take that, statistics and stigmas and mom-guilt! He’s a recreational male reader. Boom!

I still don’t get comic books though.

Nicole is boy mom to two small dudes that never stop moving or eating. She is a Pilates instructor and all around fitness junkie. She's a Chicagoan through and through. She loves reading, writing, philanthropy and using a good dose of aromatherapy in a hot bath to unwind.

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Incredible LEGO Creations You Won’t Believe Are Real

by Abigail Matsumoto

LEGO lovers know that the sky’s the limit when it comes to building—you can bring any idea to life with those bricks. We’ve rounded up some seriously cool LEGO creations that will have your jaw on the floor, from feats of architecture like the US Capitol to artistic pieces that belong in a museum. Just read on to see what all the fuss is about.

US Capitol

LEGOLAND California

At LEGOLAND California, you’ll find lots of jaw-dropping creations made by master builders. This replica of the US Capitol in Washington D.C. is one of our favorites, complete with a marching band and tourists milling around in front of the building.

Santa Claus

LEGOLAND California

Another gem from LEGOLAND California, you can get up close and personal with Santa and his reindeer during the holiday season. There’s enough room in the sleigh for a memorable photo op.

Brick Builder Waterfall

LEGO

This eye-popping creation can be found at the newly opened LEGO House in Billund, Denmark. The waterfall crashes down into a play area that’s filled with LEGO bricks for visitors to build with. Ahem, excuse us while we book our flights to Denmark.

Dinosaur

LEGO

In LEGO House’s Masterpiece Gallery, you’ll find amazing creations like this one by expert builders. This ferocious dino is just one piece from the gallery’s rotating collection.

Tree of Creativity

LEGO

The Tree of Creativity is the centerpiece of LEGO House, and for a good reason—it’s 50 feet tall and packed with intricate details and fun surprises. Made from more than six million LEGO bricks, this piece is wow-worthy from every angle.

Michelangelo's David

Leon via flickr

Who said you can’t make real art with LEGO bricks? This recreation of Michelangelo’s David sculpture, from the Art of the Brick exhibition in London, is a masterpiece in its own right.

Cherry Pie

Bill Ward via flickr

How funny is this little LEGO cherry pie? Bill Ward created it in celebration of Pi Day, and it (almost) looks good enough to eat.

Giant Wasp

Scott McLeod via flickr

Spotted at Reiman Gardens in Ames, Iowa, this giant wasp is seriously impressive (and a little intimidating). At least no one needs to worry about being stung!

Kids on a Bench

acklee via flickr

This cool sculpture was created for the opening of a new LEGO Store in Edmonton, Canada. We love how it captures the movement of two siblings—spilled ice cream and all.

Lush Jungle

Ian Roberts via flickr

This intricate jungle landscape was on display at BrickCon 2014. With a wooden bridge, hidden pools and a rickety tree house, this creation holds enough details to tell an entire story.

Ironman Hulkbuster vs. Hulk

Heather Paul via flickr

This one's for all the little Avengers fanatics! At Comic-Con 2015, folks got to see an amazing LEGO recreation of the big fight between the Hulk and Ironman’s Hulkbuster armor. It took Master Builders 575 hours to design and build the Hulkbuster, using 78,083 bricks, with another 200 hours and 22,560 bricks to create Mr. “Smash” himself.

Beatles

Simon Q via flickr

The Art of the Brick LEGO exhibition is a can’t miss for LEGO-lovers, and this particular sculpture is ob-la-di ob-la-da amazing. When the exhibition arrived in the UK, visitors were treated to a special section dedicated to British culture—including a life-size model of the Fab Four, crafted by Nathan Sawaya.

Mount Rushmore

Rob Young via flickr

We’d like to think the founding fathers would be fully on board with this tribute. If you ever decide to take your LEGO touring to international levels, don’t miss out on the UK’s LEGOLAND Windsor, where an American monument gets the full building block treatment. It’s the largest model in the park, with a whopping 1.5 million LEGO bricks.

X-Wing Starfighter

Pascal via flickr

Raise your lightsaber if you’re a wannabe Jedi! Star Wars fans and Wookiees alike will be amazed by this out-of-this-world, full-scale X-Wing Fighter, the largest LEGO model in history. At 11 feet tall with a 44-foot wingspan, it’s 42 times the size of the commercial LEGO set you can build at home and was created to promote the animated series The Yoda Chronicles. Super impressive, it is.

Yankee Stadium

Eric via flickr

Take me out to the miniature ballgame, take me out to the crowd! At the 2014 New Jersey Brickfair, people got a chance to see a whole other side of the Yankee Stadium, thanks to LEGO pro Sean Kenney. It was made over the course of three years, with the help of a Manhattan grade schooler, and it even features over 1,700 "microscale people."

Victorians

Fiid Williams via flickr

You might just leave your heart in this LEGOLAND version of San Francisco. If you visit LEGOLAND California, keep an eye out for SF’s famous Victorian Houses. They’re part of a whole San Francisco-scape that includes cable cars, Pier 39 and even the sounds of sea lions.

Bison

Scott McLeod via flickr

Have you herd about these LEGO bison? A few years ago, they were some of 27 amazing LEGO sculptures created by Sean Kenney and a team as part of the touring Nature Connects LEGO exhibit. They started off at Iowa’s Reiman Gardens and will be moving around the country for the next few years, so don’t miss ‘em!

Statue of Liberty

ccho via flickr

Created by Nathan Sawaya and featured in The Art of the Brick exhibition, this Lady Liberty is more than just a still statue. We love how dynamic this LEGO sculpture is—clearly, it was made with a lot of heart.

T-Rex

Simon Q via flickr

How terrific is this T-Rex? It’s yet another highlight of The Art of the Brick exhibition and clocks in at 80,000 LEGO pieces and a 20-foot length. Ol’ Rex also took an entire summer to build, each bone pieced together bit by bit. Talk about a LEGO creation for the history books!

Batman and Gang

Loren Javier via flickr

Holy building blocks, Batman! These life-size LEGO sculptures of the Joker, Batman and Robin were spotted back at the 2013 Comic-Con, which is always chock-full of LEGO reveals and displays.

Eiffel Tower

Jared via flickr

Sin City meets the Sunshine State! Located in LEGOLAND Florida, this Eiffel Tower stands tall at an impressive 13 feet. But instead of a Parisian influence, it's actually part of a LEGO recreation of the Vegas strip that also includes the MGM Grand, the Venetian, and even the iconic balloon sign.

M.C. Escher's "Impossible Staircase"

Andrew Lipson

The creator of this LEGO build, Andrew Lipson, truly got into the topsy-turvy spirit of M.C. Escher's famous Relativity drawing. You can get a glimpse of how this crazy 3D version was constructed by clicking here.

The Star Wars Organ

Lorenz Lnggrtnr

Hoth, Tatooine, Endor and the Death Star are all represented on this musical masterpiece. When the organ is turned, the carefully placed bricks touch mechanical sensors and the iconic Star Wars theme is played. Find out more here.

Woody & Buzz

Pop Culture Geek via Flickr

How do you take a LEGO creation to infinity and beyond? Make it a tribute to one of the best Pixar duos around. The movie versions of these pals may be tiny toys, but in LEGO stores across America, they get the extra-large treatment (Yet another reason to make a trip to your closest LEGO source ...).

Brickley the Sea Serpent

daryl_mitchell via Flickr

Brickley the smiley sea serpent has appeared at many LEGO Stores around the world. Sometimes he's found winding his way in and out of rooms, and until a few years ago, he hung out in the waters of Disney World. He's made of over 170,000 blocks and even inspired a fun mini version.

— Abigail Matsumoto & Susie Foresman

 

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20 Egg Recipes That Are Anything but Boring

by Emily Myers

Packed with protein, vitamins and minerals, eggs recipes are nutritious as well as quick to prepare. If scrambled eggs stand accused of being boring in your house, we’ve sourced a score of recipes to argue they’re anything but. Keep reading to find your new favorite. 

1. Tamagoyaki

Japanese Cooking 101

Tamagoyaki is a Japanese omelet made by rolling together thin layers of seasoned egg in a frying pan. It might take some mastery—it cooks up a little bit like a crepe but without the flipping. Enjoy it for breakfast or add it a lunchbox. For the recipe head to Japanese Cooking 101.  Get inspiration for more easy egg recipes in our archives.

2. Croissant French Toast

Erica Ogrady via Flickr

This new take on French toast—using croissants instead of bread—will rescue any day-old pastries in the bread bin. Dragged through a seasoned egg mixture, just cook for three minutes on each side and top with fruit and syrup. Get the details here. 

3. Easy Huevos Rancheros

Cookie and Kate

This simple recipe from Cookie and Kate combines protein-rich eggs with easy-to-flip tortillas to make scrambled huevos rancheros which you can make in minutes, top with anything you like and eat any time of day.

4. Egg Muffin Cups

Show Me The Yummy

High in protein and low in carbs, egg muffins are an easy fix for a morning pick-me-up or after school snack. Stuff them with chopped veggies, and you have something to offer that's packed with goodness. Get the recipe here. 

 

5. Valentine Egg Toast

Smell of Rosemary

This cute egg-in-toast recipe comes stuffed with love and goodness! Head to Smell Of Rosemary for the details on how to put this plate together for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

6. Green Eggs and Ham Sandwiches

Feed Me Phoebe

Have fun with this Dr. Seuss inspired dish of green eggs and ham in an English muffin. The recipe from Feed Me Phoebe adds mozzarella and chives to scrambled eggs with essential green pesto for a dish that can be eaten in the rain, and in the dark and on a train and in a tree!

7. Favorite Fluffy Omelet

Weelicious

An omelet is a protein-rich meal that can be easily customized for tiny taste buds. Keep it simple with nothing else added or throw in some chopped deli meats and veggies or grated cheese. Head to Weelicious for a video on how to make an omelet that's as fluffy as it is delicious.

8. South Western Scramble

Averie Cooks

This easy scrambled egg is ready in 10 minutes, and it's packed with layers of flavors and textures. Bell pepper and corn add color and crunch, but you can add whatever you like including black beans, cheese or other veggies. It comes to us from Averie Cooks and works for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

 

9. Baked Eggs and Meatballs

Plated Cravings

Eggs meet meatballs in this Italian dish that's the ultimate comfort food. Plated Cravings has the recipe which takes about 35 minutes to prepare.

10. Pull Apart Egg Muffins

Take Two Tapas

This recipe will have you pulling out your muffin pan to make eggy biscuit bites the family will love. Head to Take Two Tapas for the recipe, which produces one of the cutest ways to eat bacon and eggs.

11. Classic Carbonara

Scrummy Lane

A classic carbonara has no cream and no heavy sauce because the eggs do all the work, making it both light and decadent at the same time. This recipe from Scrummy Lane gives lots of tips on how to make the perfect carbonara.

12. Breakfast Casserole

Dinner At The Zoo

This breakfast casserole is the perfect hearty way to start the day. It's quick to put together and feeds a crowd, making it great for family gatherings. Head to Dinner At The Zoo for the details or check out this make-ahead crock-pot version from our archives.

13. Breakfast Burritos

Life Made Simple

The secret to breakfast burritos is that they freeze really well, making them great for those rushed, chaotic mornings. Just pop them in the microwave, and you are good to go with a healthy protein-rich start to the day. Natalie at Life Made Simple outlines the entire process showing how easy they are to make, customize and freeze. For more make-ahead breakfasts check out these ideas in our archive.

14. Egg Fried Rice

Leah Singer

Egg fried rice is deceptively simple, and it's easy to customize with whatever chopped veggies you have to hand. It's a comforting favorite for all the family. Check out this version in our archives.

15. Bread Bowls

The Tasty Bite Blog

Bread bowls aren’t just for soups anymore!  These cute bread rolls are hollowed out and filled with a mix of egg, spinach and turkey bacon. Easy to customize, these individual portions work any time of day. Head to The Tasty Bite Blog for the details. 

16. Breakfast Quesadilla

Well Plated

These quesadillas are stuffed with beans, spinach and cheese for a rich and filling breakfast. Throw in a handful of diced bacon, ham, or a little chicken or turkey sausage for an added protein boost. Erin Clarke at Well Plated has the recipe. 

17. Avo Egg Salad

Pinch of Yum

This avo-egg-power-combo doesn't disappoint. Switch mayo for an avocado to create a silky-smooth, creamy sandwich filler worthy of any Hulk fans! Head to Pinch of Yum for the recipe.

18. Breakfast Braid

It's A Keeper

This recipe is super easy but looks like you took hours to prep it. Perfect for a potluck brunch, it can easily be assembled the night before, refrigerated in shrink-wrap and it's ready to bake in the morning.  Head to It's A Keeper for the how-to. 

19. Baked Eggs Florentine

The View From Great Island

Here's another recipe that looks impressive but is super easy to pull together. It only takes about 15 minutes in the oven before the whites set, and the yolks are still perfectly runny. The View From Great Island has all the details. 

20. Ham and Leek Quiche

James Harris via Unsplash

Pre-made puff pastry makes this a stress-free dinner recipe. Just mix up the egg-based filling, and you’re halfway there. Quiche is easy to customize with any leftovers you have to hand. Get the recipe here. 

Which egg recipe is a hit in your family? Let us know in the comments below.

—Emily Myers

 

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Plant Power! Raw Food Eateries for the Fam

by Anna Doogan

The sun is out, the temperature is up and you’re craving a refreshing veggie-based meal that will leave you feeling satisfied and energized. Luckily, we’ve rounded up some delicious options that will have you swooning even if you don’t normally eat vegan or raw. Scroll down for our hot list of spots where your family can cool down and feel fantastic with the best raw foods, green juices and smoothies.

                                                                           photo: Kim B. via Yelp

Blossoming Lotus
For a fresh, organic and beautiful brunch, lunch or dinner, head to Blossoming Lotus, where the menu boasts an amazing combination of raw, vegan and vegetarian items. Along with healthy raw favorites like the Live Nachos ($14), Collard Rolls ($13) or Thai Salad ($12), diners will also find an assortment of smoothies, fresh squeezed juices, cocktails and mocktails.

Blossoming Lotus
1713 NE 15th Ave.
503-228-0048
Weekdays, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. (10 p.m. Fridays)
Weekend dinner, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. (10 p.m. Saturdays)
Weekend brunch, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Online: blpdx.com

 

Papa G’s Vegan Organics
You can grab a quick and healthy meal at this vegan deli in Southeast. Try one of the raw options, like the Epic Nacho Salad ($11.95) or Raw Sun Seed Cheez Sandwich ($11.25). You’ll also find a kids menu, salad bar, soups, sandwiches, hot meals, housemade drinks and local beers and ciders, so there’s something for everyone. Papa G’s offers takeout as well as catering options. Don’t forget to grab some of the delicious ready-to-eat flavored tofu to go!

Papa G’s Vegan Organics
2314 SE Division St.
503-235-0244
Daily, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Online: papagees.com

                                                                             photo: Parker T. via Yelp

Prasad
Described as “fresh conscious cuisine,” you’ll understand why once you visit Prasad, or one of its sister restaurants, Prasad East or Harlow. The menus are full of clean, refreshingly satisfying vegan & veggie food options. Enjoy crisp salads, smoothies and fresh juices that will cool you right off during the hot summer days. Try the Endless Summer at Prasad (zucchini “noodles,” avocado pesto, carrots, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, red pepper, scallions and creamy avocado ranch for $11) or a Sweet Greens juice (apple, cucumber, celery, lime, mint, kale and parsley for $7.50). For those in your crew who aren’t going for totally raw, there’s also an assortment of rice bowls, soups and breakfast dishes. At Harlow, little ones might enjoy the Littlest Dragon Bowl (rice or quinoa, beans, avocado and choice of sauce for $6), or the Burrito Junior at Prasad East (chipotle chili, brown rice, gluten-free tortilla and avocado cilantro cream for $4.50). Prasad shares its space with Yoga Pearl, and Prasad East is located inside the Portland Rock Gym, so you might even be inspired to squeeze in a workout before or after your meal!

Prasad
925 NW Davis St.
503-224-3993
Mon.- Fri., 7:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Sat. & Sun., 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Online: prasadpdx.com

Prasad East
21 NE 12th Ave.
503-231-3606
Mon. – Fri., 8:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Sat., 9 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Sun., 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Online: prasadeast.com

Harlow
3632 SE Hawthorne Blvd.
971-255-0138
Mon. – Sat., 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Sun., 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Online: harlowpdx.com

KURE Juice Bar
Organic juice, smoothies and acai bowls are on the menu at KURE, now with several Portland locations. Swing by the original Hawthorne location to try a Bowl of the Gods (a blended base of acai berries, banana, strawberries, vanilla protein, peanut butter, almond milk and ice, topped with banana, strawberries, almonds, goji berries, shredded coconut, hemp seed granola, cinnamon and agave for $9.50) or pick up a sweet juice at the Pine Street Market location, like the Liquid Sunshine (orange, apple, kale, ginger and lemon for $6.50). If you’re looking for a heartier meal, make a trip to the new West End location that has a larger menu featuring rice and quinoa bowls, soups and salads.

KURE Hawthorne
4409 SE Hawthorne Blvd.
855-777-5873
Mon. – Fri., 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sat. & Sun., 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Kure Kitchen/West End
408 SW 12th Ave.
855-777-5873 ext. 4
Mon. – Fri., 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sat. & Sun., 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

KURE- Inner Southeast
77 SE Yamhill St.
855-777-5873
Mon. – Fri., 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sat. & Sun., 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

KURE- Downtown
518 SW Taylor St.
855-777-5873
Mon. – Fri., 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sat., 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sun., Closed

KURE at Pine Street Market
126 SW 2nd Ave.
855-777-5873 ext. 5
Sun. – Thurs., 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Fri. & Sat., 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Online: kurejuicebar.com

                                                                                    photo: Steven B. via Yelp

Farm Spirit
Here’s one just for the parents! If you’re looking for a place to celebrate an adults-only special occasion or date night, look no further than Farm Spirit, where you can enjoy gorgeous, plant-based edible works of art made from seasonal, local produce. Although not entirely raw, you can taste a variety of raw preparations, and the menu also works for those following vegan diets. Make a reservation, then cozy up to the communal counter seating, where you can watch the chef preparing creative multi-course tastings for you to sample. The Cascadian Tasting Menu ($85) is offered Wednesday through Saturday and consists of eight courses, plus some surprises. On Saturdays, you can go for the Saturday Late Night Menu ($65) that offers six courses plus surprises. Beverage pairings can be added for an additional fee.

Farm Spirit
1414 SE Morrison St.
Online: farmspiritpdx.com

Pixie Retreat
It’s organic, mostly raw, vegan comfort food at Pixie Retreat, now with two Portland locations. The Pixie Retreat Raw’r Laboratorie and Makery is open seven days a week for retail and takeout, and now there’s a brand new location in the Pearl. Indulge in the popular Kale Salad with Mac Nut Cheez ($7), the Mock BLT ($9.50) or try something a little sweeter, like Ms. Goodbar (raw chocolate with sea salted almonds for $4) or the Li’l Puddin ($4). You’ll find plenty of yummy dishes to fill your tummy, but you won’t find dairy, gluten, refined sugar, soy or agave on the menu. Delicious and innovative nourishing creations that will have you coming back again and again.

Pixie Retreat
432 NW 11th Ave.
971-302-7128
Tues. – Sat., 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Pixie Retreat Raw’r Laboratorie and Makery
1670 SE 3rd Ave.
971-302-7128
Mon. – Fri., 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sat. & Sun., 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Online: pixieretreat.com

Greenleaf Juicing Company
If you need a quick and healthy meal on the go, check out the extensive menu of goodness at Greenleaf Juicing Company, and choose one of their fresh, organic juices. The Green Lemonade has lemon, ginger, pineapple, spinach, kale, parsley, pear and cucumber for a cool and refreshing juice any time of day. Or, try the Sweet Carrotlime, made of strawberry, orange, pear, apple, spinach, kale, beet and carrot. For an extra boost, try a craft shot like the Zen (ginger, lemon and cayenne) or the Sweetgrass (wheatgrass, pear and mint). Not in the mood for a juice? You can also grab smoothies, granola cups, quinoa bowls, acai bowls and steamed soups. If you just can’t get enough of Greenleaf and want more, they also offer juice cleanse and juice subscription services for pickup or delivery. You can find all of the details on their website.

Greenleaf Juicing Company
Pearl: 810 NW 12th Ave.
971-271-8988
Mon. – Fri., 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Sat. & Sun., 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Pioneer Square: 617 SW Morrison St.
503-841-5767
Mon. – Fri., 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Sat. & Sun., 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

S. Waterfront/OHSU: 3151 SW Moody Ave.
503-477-6406
Mon. – Fri., 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sat. & Sun., 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Southeast: 414 SE Grand Ave.
971-271-8359
Mon. – Fri., 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Sat. & Sun., 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Online: greenleafjuice.com

Sip
Sip started serving juices and smoothies out of a camper in 2008, and opened their second location on Alberta in 2011 in a sweet vintage van. At both locations you’ll find organic juices, refreshing smoothies and scrumptious breakfast bowls. Try the Incredible Hulk green smoothie (kale, spinach, apple, ginger, lemon and date for $6/$7), the Summer Breeze juice (apple, cucumber, pineapple, cilantro and lime for $7/$8) or wake up with the Sunrise Bowl (granola with blended blueberry, banana and apple, fresh fruit, cinnamon and almonds for $8). The perfect combination of refreshments for those warm summer days!

Sip
Northeast: 2210 NE Alberta St.
503-680-5639
Sun. – Thurs., 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Fri. & Sat., 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Southeast: 3029 SE 21st St.
503-964-0820
Daily, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Online: sipjuicecart.com

                                            photo: Essential Juices and Smoothies via Yelp

Essential Juices and Smoothies
It’s all about the power of plants at this cart in Sellwood. The owners of Essential Juices and Smoothies are passionate about delivering consistently delicious and healthy options, and it shows in their carefully crafted menu items and friendly vibe. Acai bowls, whole food juice cleanses, hemp smoothies and spirulina smoothies are just a few of the tempting choices that you’ll find. Try the Coconut Matcha Milkshake topped with coconut whipped cream, and you’ll be smiling all day.

Essential Juices and Smoothies
1122 SE Tacoma St.
Mon. – Sat., 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Online: Instagram- @essentialjuicecleanses
facebook.com/EssentialJuicesandsmoothies

Do you know a great spot in Portland for a raw meal or a green juice? Let us know in the comments below!

—Anna Doogan

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ZONK! BAM! BOOM! LA’s Best Comic Book Shops for Kids

by Jennifer O'Brien

The first Saturday in May (that’s May 6 this year) is always Free Comic Book Day, when participating comic book shops around the world give away comic books for free. No strings attached; it’s all about spreading the love of comics far and wide. Here are 8 of the hottest shops in LA that cater to kids and their Marvel-ous super powered dreams.

photo: Pop Culture Geek via Creative Commons

The Comic Bug
Welcoming owners Jun Goeku and Mike Wellman will guide you to find a comic that is just the right fit for your interests. Love Marvel movies? They’ll recommend a companion story for you. Is your little sidekick into classic superheroes? They’ll find a back issue to get you started. The kid’s section offers classics like DC’s Tiny Titans, Peanuts and Star Wars, as well as television-related titles like KaBoom’s Adventure Time and Amazing World of Gumball. Tween readers can even find trades of the award-winning Jeff Smith comic, Bone. The Comic Bug is a great starting place for kids and families just getting into comics. Knowledgeable and helpful staff makes sure you’ll get all your questions answered on age-appropriate books and hottest new comics releases, and their enthusiasm is infectious.

Free Comic Book Day Bonus: This place goes all out, with a full 2-day weekend for Free Comic Book Day filled with meet & greets, cosplayers, free refreshments, clothing and toys and thousands of free comics!

The Comic Bug has two locations, in Manhattan Beach, and Culver City.Check the website for addresses and hours.
Online: thecomicbug.com

photo: Brave New World

Brave New World
The Eisner Award winning store in Newhall has one of the finest selections of comics, graphic novels, manga, games and pop culture goodies that we’ve seen, but the main reason we love it is how friendly and welcoming it is. There are always great events, places for kids to play or color or games in progress you can drop in on. This store is female owned and operated and full of family friendly collectibles. Be sure to check out the unique store-within-a-store, the Geek Boutique, that sells handmade fan-made geek crafts, often including adorable geek baby wear. The shop has just totally renovated and looks gorgeous and they tell us they have some surprises in store for Free Comic Book Day!

Girl Power Bonus: Geeky Girls unite! Since girls own the shop it’s a total gathering place for girls of all ages who love comics and other “geek” things.

22722 Lyons Ave.
Newhall
661-259-4745
Online: bravenewworldcomics.com

photo: Sandy Y. via Yelp

Meltdown Comics & Collectibles
As one of the roomiest shops in the bunch, Meltdown will most definitely have what you’re looking for whether it’s the hottest comics on the rack, graphic novels, manga or anime plush toys to snuggle with. For pint-sized newbies, the staff highly recommends Owly, a delightful comic about an owl, his sidekick Wormy the Worm and a ragtag bunch of forest critters. The Adventuretime comics are big sellers here as well and are filled with laughs for little ones. In addition to their vast kids’ lit section, the store offers an after-school class every Thursday that teaches drawing, reading and writing comic books to youngsters. The age range is usually 7 to 12, but 6-year-olds are welcome to try one out and see if it’s a fit. Also, as kids get bigger, this store has fabulous meet and greets with a whole range of people from the comic world.

Booty Bonus: Throughout the store, there are chairs and comfy sofas a plenty for kids to chillax with a good read.

7522 Sunset Blvd.
Hollywood
323-851-7223
Online: meltdowncomics.com

photo: Jennifer O’Brien

Golden Apple Comics
Golden Apple’s passionate staff lives and breathes comics, so who better to visit for your kiddos’ inaugural time out. Here, the salespeople not only aim to energize tykes with the fantastical worlds comics offer, but also really make a point to promote literacy as well. Top picks for tots include Archie, Smurfs, Adventuretime, My Little Pony and X-Babies among others. You can’t miss the kids’ section when you walk in, just keep an eye peeled for R2-D2 (hello, that alone’s worth a visit). From time to time, there are also in-store shindigs for kids and the toy shelf currently has all the Pop! Vinyl toys any comic or TV fan could ask for.

Treats Galore Bonus: You are a stones throw from 4 of the best ice cream spots in the city. Head east to Larchmont Blvd. for Salt & Straw and the brand new Jeni’s, South for Milk’s fab ice cream sandwiches, and southwest to Sweet Rose. So this comic stop comes with a requisite sweet treat. The kids won’t mind.

7018 Melrose Ave.
Mid-City
323-658-6047
Online: goldenapplecomics.com

photo: Galaxy of Comics via Facebook

Galaxy of Comics
With an uber friendly, helpful owner at its helm, Galaxy of Comics takes the intimidation out the comic book shop experience for first-timers. The store boasts an extensive kids’ section that’s clearly marked so no more digging through racks and racks of who knows what. Title recommendations for tykes include Hulk, Batman, Tinkerbell and Avatar: The Last Airbender. In addition to its fab selection, the store offers weekly drawing classes for kids of all ages taught by a former comic book artist who even supplies all materials needed.  There are also monthly (at least!) events and weekly game nights.

Brunch Bonus: On Sundays, this spot doesn’t open til noon (it opens at 11 a.m. most other mornings), so if you and the littles are up early, head across the street first for a tasty and all-organic brunch at The Humble Bee Bakery. While there’s no kid’s menu, it’s all very kid appealing, and portions are perfect for sharing.

17306 Saticoy St.
Van Nuys
818-578-8559
Online: galaxyofcomics.com

 

Metropolis Comics
Red Tricycle reader Matt Titus, recommended that we drive to Bellflower (on the LA/OC border) and check them out, because they always offer each kid their first comic book for free! This is a place that looooooves their comics and will get little fan as excited as they are about the genre. So if you can’t make it to a comic store on the first Saturday of May, you can always head here for your freebie, anytime!

Pirate Booty Bonus: The store is right across from an awesome Pirate Park. So if this is a drive for you, you can totally make a whole morning or afternoon out of the trip.

16509 Bellflower Blvd.
Bellflower
562-263-0277
Online: metrohero.com

photo: Jennifer O’Brien

The Secret Headquarters
This sophisticated shop looks more like something you’d find on a cozy London side street instead of hipster-heavy Silver Lake. From the minute you enter, you know you’ve discovered something special. Dark wooden bookcases stocked with brightly-colored comics feel as though they must surely open up to reveal a superhero’s hidden lair. Here, staff picks for kiddos include the TOON Books, Owly and Sesame Street. Secret Headquarters doesn’t sell toys, t-shirts and other action hero hubbub. They refreshingly stick to what they do best, comics.

Foodie Bonus: To help keep your comic mojo going, Intelligentsia Coffee is across the street and Pazzo Gelato is a few doors down for dessert. Better hit that last one after Secret Headquarters—sticky fingers and all that shizzle.

3817 W. Sunset Blvd.
Silverlake
323-666-2228
Online: thesecretheadquarters.com

photo: House of Secrets via Facebook

House of Secrets
Between the groovy selection and super duper friendly staff, House of Secrets hits every mark when it comes to introducing tiny tots to the world of comics. The shop’s gurus are big fans of Tiny Titans, Looney Tunes and Scooby Doo as starter reads for littles. On the manga front, Speed Racer and Astro Boy are top picks. The kids’ section is extremely organized and easy to find, and women and children receive 25% off standard cover prices. That’s a better deal than they got on the Titanic!

Tired Mum Bonus: There’s a cushy sofa next to the children’s’ section where wayward moms (and girlfriends) can hang while their little (or big) kids pore over the racks.

1930 W. Olive St.
Burbank
818-562-1900
Online: artoffiction.com

What comic books do your tots devour? We’d love to hear what they’re reading!  If you need some suggestions to get you started, these are our favorite comics for kids.

–Jennifer O’Brien

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