Another Wednesday

Yesterday was just another day. It also happened to be my birthday. I called into work “sick.” As I am self-employed, it was an awkward conversation. In my head. With myself. But, I got the day off.

I spent a leisurely Wednesday, reading newly gifted books, a few hours in bed with Anthony Bourdain. Mao took me to Pix Patisserie for birthday treats – a light lemon curd tart and a glazed chocolate mousse with orange vanilla crème brûlée and praline crisp. More lounging, moving between the balcony and the bed, book glued to my hands.

We eventually wound our way downtown for a lovely meal at Clyde Common. This was one of the first restaurants we fell in love with when we first visited the city. Tucked away on the second floor, with views of the happy hour chaos below. I started with a little gems salad and green goddess dressing. Mao had crispy fideos in a complex squid ink broth with seafood and sausage. We followed with pasta dishes – beet green ravioli in brown butter sauce and chickpea pappardelle in arugula pesto. All were delicious, as food at Clyde Common nearly always is. We left elated.

It was a wonderful birthday, filled with great Portland food. And the celebrations continue with a quick foray to Astoria next weekend.

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