I visited Rutt’s Hut, in Clifton, which is an eatery that is known for its deep fried hot dogs. Rutt’s Hut has been a local favorite for many years. I have been to Rutt’s Hut on many occasions as my parents, who both grew up in Clifton, went there growing up. My parents say that it hasn’t changed since they were young. Every time I go to Rutt’s Hut, there is always a diverse group of customers. On any day, you can find people in construction attire, others in business suits, senior citizens, or young parents with kids.
When you place an order at the counter, the order taker yells out your order to the cook. For instance, he or she will yell, “I need one ripper and one frenchie.” Ripper means a hot dog and frenchie means an order of french fries. The staff at Rutt’s Hut has their own lingo. The hot dogs are called ‘rippers’ because of the way in which they are cooked. Because the hot dogs are deep fried, the skins crack open while they are cooked and thus they are called rippers since the skin rips open. This method of cooking not only makes the hot dogs unique, they are delicious. One customer told me that he always goes to Rutt’s Hut any time he is nearby.
Taking a trip to Rutt’s Hut is an experience and a taste of Northern New Jersey culture. It may look like a rundown place from the outside, but Rutt’s Hut is a great place to eat with lots of character and friendly people.
I think Rutt's Hut is a great example of another typical NJ drive. This eatery demonstrates NJ's unique food choices along with the importance of family. Since the employees have their own "lingo" when it comes to placing the orders, I interpreted this as the employees being so close that they are almost like family that they even developed their own means of communication. Additionally, it is important to note how this place hasn't chanted in years because it shows the importance of tradition in NJ.
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