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Cult-favorite brings $4.50 smashburgers to Santa Monica as city reels from closures

The smashburger spot — known for its no-frills $4.50 cheeseburgers — first launched in 2019 as a tiny walk-up window in Venice and quickly built a loyal following.

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Cult-favorite brings $4.50 smashburgers to Santa Monica as city reels from closuresThe smashburger spot — known for its no-frills $4.50 cheeseburgers — first launched in 2019 as a tiny walk-up window in Venice and quickly built a loyal following.
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