After driving solo for 2 days from Phoenix trying to make it home to Vancouver, I was stopped at the border because I had the wrong covid test. So I found the right one, got tested, and checked into a motel in Blaine to await...the results the next day. Being 55 mins from home, but unable to get there, I was pretty devastated and tired. I wandered Blaine for somewhere for a glass of wine and a bowl of soup to just chill a little. But I had my dog with me, so options were nil.
Then I found Drayton's.
I went to the door and didn't realize it had been closed for a family function and they were all just leaving. I asked where I might go with a dog (I had mentioned I had tried all the spots in the vicinity). But there really were no options. What followed was so kind.
The owners said, "Hey, the kitchen is closed, but why don't we pour you a glass of wine, you can sit on the patio. Just leave the empty glass in the bin over there." So sweet and kind! When I tried to pay for it, they refused. And the lovely woman went and got some of their epic bread to go with the wine.
Honestly, this was such a gift for a weary traveler in this strange time. I was exhausted and they were my angels.
I just wanted to say thank you so very much. It was truly appreciated and I will come visit your restaurant every time I'm in Blaine in the future!
Much love, Lori
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