Rutt's Hut
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Rutt's Hut is a restaurant in Clifton, New Jersey known for its deep-fried hot dogs. The process of frying causes the hot dog casings to crack and split, which has led to the nickname "rippers". The restaurant is also known for their mustard-based relish made with cabbage, onions and carrots.
The original roadside stand was opened in 1928 by Royal "Abe" Rutt and his wife, Anna. The family sold the restaurant to the current owner, Nicholas Karagiorgis, in 1975.[1] Today the building is split into three separate sections: a restaurant, a bar, and a take-out counter.
Rutt's Hut has been featured on the PBS special A Hot Dog Program[2], numerous Food Network shows, and was the setting of a commercial for Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey.[3]
[edit] References
- ^ Fran Schumer. "Hot diggity! Dog diggity!", The New York Times, May 24, 1998.
- ^ Walter Goodman. "Much Maligned but Still the Champ: Hot Dogs", The New York Times, June 29, 1999.
- ^ Meet George. Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey.
