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Crossroads smashburger spot returns with fresh drip, room to get SAUCED.
Steven Blakley’s hunger for a fresh combo — more room to get creative smashed with his burger brand’s special sauce — pushed the popular grab-and-go spot to a new home directly across the street. It reopened Tuesday in a new restaurant space that feels less boxed in, he said.
By Taylor Wilmore | July 22, 2026
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Step inside
Crossroads smashburger spot returns with fresh drip, room to get SAUCED.
Steven Blakley’s hunger for a fresh combo — more room to get creative smashed with his burger brand’s special sauce — pushed the popular grab-and-go spot to a new home directly across the street. It reopened Tuesday in a new restaurant space that feels less boxed in, he said.
By Taylor Wilmore | July 22, 2026
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