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Smash Burgers Are on Trend in Portland, and Two of the Best Can Be Found Just Blocks From Each Other On Southeast Stark MidCity Smash vs. Monster Smash. MidCity Smash Burger. IMAGE: instagram.com/midcitysmashburger Updated 6:29 AM “You can keep your bistro burgers,” the Damned once sang on “Smash It Up.” OK, that’s not the lyric. But as you’ve probably heard or read, pandemic Portland has more smash burgers than doughnuts these days.