The $15 hamburger has become standard fare in Portland at some of our finer restaurants. That price gets you rarefied beef blends (short-rib and brisket are a favorite) molded into the shape of a typical hamburger and sandwiched on a hand-made roll like brioche. Add hand-cut fries made from heritage potatoes and slices of heirloom tomato and local lettuce and the picture is burger heaven. But where oh where are those less costly burgers that are as good as their pricier counterparts?
Ruski’s dive bar vibe
