Thursday, February 14, 2019
Portland vacation day 1 of 5. Sam drove Patrick and me to SFO. At Burger Joint we shared a cheddar cheeseburger and fries: $19.36. Alaska Airlines flight from SFO to PDX. We decided to go to Portland to celebrate our 19th anniversary of meeting because Patrick had never been, so I intentionally didn't visit any family or friends in the area. The flight was uneventful. Along with complimentary beverages, we ate complimentary snacks: snacking chocolate for Patrick, cheddar crackers for me. Rode UberX from PDX to the city. Checked in to Hotel deLuxe (503-219-2094, 729 SW 15th Ave, Portland, OR 97205), where I had previously stayed during Drupalcon 2013. We rested, refreshed, unpacked, and settled. Walked to Providence Park then wandered elsewhere on foot. Rode UberX to a tiki bar called The Alibi (4024 N Interstate Ave, Portland): singapore sling For Patrick, banana hammock for me. Second round: halekulani for Patrick and hurricane for me. $40 before an $8 tip. Service by Brooke D was very good. Rode UberX to dinner at Paley's Place with Patrick: amuse bouche, half flat-iron steak, beef Wellington and lobster tail Valentine's special, and for dessert chocolate beet cake. To drink: ginger pear shrub for Patrick, lemonade for me. With dessert: Patrick had a double espresso. $125.48 before a $25 tip. Rode UberX to Hotel deLuxe.