Smashburger opens in Overland Park

Get ready for the sizzle — Smashburger opened yesterday at 6551 West 119th Street in Overland Park. This is the first Kansas City area location for the Denver-based fast-casual chain that takes its name from the practice of smashing down its Angus beef patties on the grill.

The space is bright, with the bold red of Smashburger’s logo driving the color scheme: red booths and circular red pendant lamps in a space formerly occupied by Starbuck’s (it was split in half; Starbuck’s is still adjacent to the burger shop).