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Stephen Chrisomalis opened Steve's Bugers nearly a decade ago on Route 46 in Garfield. He's preparing to open a second location on Passaic Street, with another location already in the works, he said.
The expansion was sporadic, he said, but people have been asking for another location for years.
"I love burgers," said Chrisomaslis, 32 of Hackensack. "There weren't really too many good places around here when I first opened."
The burger competition has gotten tougher in Bergen County, but Steve's following has only gotten more loyal, the owner said.
Chrisomalis' father -- also Stephen Chrisomalis -- owned The Alps on the corner of Bergen Avenue and Fairmount in Jersey City, a landmark restaurant for many years.
He attended culinary school at Johnson and Wales University and knew from a young age he wanted to open a restaurant, like his dad.
These days, he's living his dream and has the perfect burger down to a science.
"The quality of meat makes the best burger," said Chrisomalis, formerly of Oradell.
"It's an 80/20 blend of ground chuck. I like to put some bacon onion rings and Steve's Special Sauce, which is like a Thousand Island dressing but with a kick to it."
The new location will have the same menu with some new items -- which are still in the works.
Steve's Burgers, 506 US-46/68 Passaic St., Garfield
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