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Smashburger opening in Hicksville

Quick ReadSmashburger is a new concept on Long Island, a fast-casual restaurant that will serve up hamburgers that are just what they sound like: smashed.

Irwin Kruger opens the first local Smashburger eatery,

Photo credit: Newsday/Audrey C. Tiernan | Irwin Kruger opens the first local Smashburger eatery, in Hicksville, on Feb. 2. (Jan. 31, 2012)

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Get ready for the Smashburger. It's coming Thursday to Hicksville.

The Smashburger has nothing to do with smashmouth Super Bowl football. Smashburger is a new concept on Long Island, a fast-casual restaurant that will serve up hamburgers that are just what they sound like: smashed. They are one-third- or half-pound balls of fresh Angus beef that are smashed, seared and seasoned on the grill...

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