Looks like I'll be at the Allison for the total solar eclipse in August 2017. And a chance to sample the Willamette wine country, too, of course.
And it turns out Mr. Hurst is now the GM of the Heathman in Portland, for anyone interested:
http://www.bizjournals.com/portland/...s-over-at.html
I'll also be at The Nines in Portland, so I won't get to meet Mr. Hurst.