The EastBurn threw open its doors extra early this morning for Obama. The bar/grill at 18th and E. Burnside in Portland fired up four flat screens and a projector, all tuned to coverage of the presidential inauguration, and served free warm croissants, $5 breakfast sandwiches and $2 pints for those in the mood.
Amidst neon signs, skeeball runs and buck hunting arcade games, dozens perched on sturdy stools to watch the 44th president’s 18-minute inaugural address, all acutely aware of the historic significance of the moment and glad that a smart, articulate, principled man will be in charge of our country.
Energy was high. Applause was frequent. When Obama finished, someone in the front of the room let out a “Hip-Hip…”
Everyone else responded with an exuberant “HOOORAY!”
Elsewhere in Portland, this was happening.
Tags: beer for breakfast, EastBurn, inauguration address, Obama
