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Rutt’s Hut is a restaurant in Clifton New Jersey known for its style of 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 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.