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Does Portland's Best Burger Require a Wait?

Posted on June 28, 2024   |   Updated on September 30, 2025
City Cast Portland staff

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a dining room table and a sign for the butcher on a brick wall, Portland, Oregon

Proletariat Butchery in its early days. (John Notarianni / City Cast Portland)

Here’s some news you might want to devour:

No, Really, This Might Be Portland’s Best Burger

A Portland butcher is making what Oregonian restaurant critic Michael Russell says is his favorite burger. Proletariat Butchery only serves the burgers one Friday a month. And apparently it involved waiting in a line (even before the rave review came out). [Oregonian 🔒]

Portland Elvis Gold Lager Release and Fundraiser

Gigantic Brewing Company’s new lager features a gold can and a photo of local Elvis impersonator, John “Elvis” Schroder, who has been at his craft for 42 years. Part of the proceeds from its sale will go to helping Schroder move to a new home after a recent eviction. [Willamette Week]

Portland-Area’s No. 1 Pizzeria 🍕

The New York Times has weighed in on Portland pizza, giving just one area shop a spot on their best 22 pizzerias list. It’s Hapa Pizza, in pizza, best known for its Asian-flavored toppings. [Oregonian]

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