Rutt's Hut
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Rutt's Hut is a restaurant in Clifton, New Jersey
known for its style
of deep-fried hot dog
s. 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 its 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 late 1974. 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, numerous Food Network
shows and the Travel Channel
's Deep-Fried Paradise. It is also listed in the book 1,000 Places to See in the USA and Canada Before You Die
.
Clifton, New Jersey
Clifton is a city in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city had a total population of 84,136. The 2010 population represented an increase of 5,464 residents from its population of 78,672 in the 2000 Census, making it the state's 11th largest...
known for its style
Hot dog variations
This is a listing of regional variations on the hot dog. Different areas of the world have local variations on the type of meat used, condiments and means of preparation, which are enumerated below.-Alabama:...
of deep-fried hot dog
Hot dog
A hot dog is a sausage served in a sliced bun. It is very often garnished with mustard, ketchup, onions, mayonnaise, relish and/or sauerkraut.-History:...
s. The process of frying causes the hot dog casings to crack and split, which has led to the nickname "Rippers
Ripper (hot dog)
Ripper is the slang term for a type of hot dog that is popular in New Jersey. The hot dog is deep fried in oil until the casing bursts, or "rips."...
". The restaurant is also known for its mustard
Mustard (condiment)
Mustard is a condiment made from the seeds of a mustard plant...
-based relish
Relish
A relish is a cooked, pickled, or chopped vegetable or fruit food item which is typically used as a condiment.In North America, relish commonly alludes to sweet pickle relish-like sauce that often condiments hot dogs, hamburgers and other types of fast food.-Description and ingredients:The item...
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 late 1974. Today the building is split into three separate sections: a restaurant, a bar, and a take-out
Take-out
Take-out or takeout , carry-out , take-away , parcel , or tapau , is food purchased at a...
counter.
Rutt's Hut has been featured on the PBS special A Hot Dog Program, numerous Food Network
Food Network
Food Network is a television specialty channel that airs both one-time and recurring programs about food and cooking. Scripps Networks Interactive owns 70 percent of the network, with Tribune Company controlling the remaining 30 percent....
shows and the Travel Channel
Travel Channel
The Travel Channel is a satellite and cable television channel that is headquartered in Chevy Chase, Maryland, US. It features documentaries and how-to shows related to travel and leisure around the United States and throughout the world. Programming has included shows in African animal safaris,...
's Deep-Fried Paradise. It is also listed in the book 1,000 Places to See in the USA and Canada Before You Die
1,000 Places to See in the USA and Canada Before You Die
1,000 Places to See in the USA and Canada Before You Die is a book written by Patricia Schultz as a follow up book to 1,000 Places to See Before You Die.-Wikipedia pages for 1000 places:* Acadia National Park, Maine...
.