Rutt's Hut Party and Paterson, NJ, Waterfall Trip--All Freepers Welcome (Rain or shine)

Tri-State Chapter of the Free Republic | 08.17.03

[Coleus]

Sponsored by the Tri-State Chapter of the  Free Republic

The Tri-State Chapter of the Free Republic is sponsoring a get together for Freepers in the Tri-State area and elsewhere.  We will be meeting at the famous NJ Restaurant, Rutt's Hut, a landmark for decades,  in the Delawanna Section of Clifton, NJ at 1:30 PM. September 13th   Get ready for the best hot dogs you ever ate (lots of other stuff on the menu too). We will have our own room.

Afterwards, there will be a motor trip to the Great Falls, in Paterson, NJ.  The only requirement that we ask is that you freepmail Firebrand if you plan on attending; we need to keep out the interlopers and disruptors like this person Here from spoiling our day. It will be a pleasure to finally meet all of you.  If you have any questions or comments please freepmail Firebrand .

5 Grease Stains for Rutts
My Impressions of Rutt's Hut By The Great Calvin Wilson Pollak
Foot Long
Road Food.com
Even USA Today Recommends Rutt's!
Have One
Here's Some More Directions
Hot Dog Tours of the North East

 

Bus 190

For those Coming from the Port Authority NYC, the 190 Bus leaves you right in front of RUTT'S HUTT! at Delawanna Ave. and River Road!  There are not too many stops during the weekend.

 

The 191 will leave you at the Alwood, Clifton, Circle, about 2 miles away, this bus seems to have more available times.

Bus 191

The 192 has almost the same schedule as the 191
Bus 192

Bus Routes by County

NJ Transit Bus Schedule

 

NJ Transit Bus and Rail Schedule, Train line is the Bergen Line to Delawanna and Passaic.  I don't think the Delawanna section of Clifton Station is Open on Saturdays so the next stop would be in Passaic.

NJ Transit Train Schedule

 

NJ Transit Train Schedule Station to Station

Rail Map.pdf

Rail Map.jpg

 

From Path Station to Passaic, seems there are not Stops on Saturday for the Delawanna, Clifton Station, Passaic is the next stop.

From Path Station to Passaic

 

Return Trip

Return Trip

 

or Come by Boat

NY Waterway Port Imperial From W 38th St. to Weehawken, NJ

 

Ferry travels between Port Imperial in Weehawken, NJ and West 38th Street in Midtown Manhattan. Connecting shuttle bus service is available in Manhattan and New Jersey.

 

Ferry Info and Routes

Waterway Times and Routes

From Parkway north, exit 153-A, to Rt. 3 EAST/Meadowlands, after Barnes and Noble and the Ramada Inn, exit to Rt. 21 NORTH, where you will only be on the highway for about 30 yards, stay in lane and do not get onto the highway and get off exit 10A, River Drive South, go up the ramp, make left over highway and make a left onto River Road, the restaurant is on your left.

From Parkway South, from your left lane, exit 153 to Rt. 3 EAST and follow above directions....

From NJ Turnpike, exit 16W to Rt. 3 WEST to Rt. 21 NORTH and follow above directions.

If you need further directions freepmail me, thank you.

Parkway Directory of Exits

NJ Turnpike
Turnpike Directory

Turnpike Index

Stop by the AB Nut Factory Outlet for fresh-roasted nuts

The Great Falls in Paterson

 

 

 

History of the Great Falls of Paterson

 

  THE GREAT FALLS AT PATERSON, NEW JERSEY ARE RANKED AS SECOND LARGEST FALLING WATERFALL IN THE EAST. BETWEEN 3 AND 6 MILLION GALLONS OF WATER GO OVER THE FALLS A MINUTE. THE FALLS PRODUCE APPROXIMATELY $500,000 A YEAR BY GENERATING ELECTRICITY TO TURBINES AND THEN TO THE PUBLIC ELECTRIC GRID. THE FALLS HISTORIC VALUE IS NOTED AS THE FIRST MAJOR WATER DRIVEN INDUSTRY IN THE EARLY DAYS OF OUR NATION. CREDIT IS GIVEN TO ALEXANDER HAMILTON FOR DESIGNING THE WATER POWERED MANUFACTURING PROCESS.

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[Coleus]

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[God luvs America]

What's the date??

[Vinnie_Vidi_Vici]

I have vivid memories of the deep fried hot dogs at Rutt's hut!!!

[Coleus]

Date: Saturday, September 13, 2003

[JerseyHighlander]

Count me in for 3 Rippers.

[Focault's Pendulum]

Damn! I have to work on Saturday's. Somebody plan something on a Sunday, please.

[Sub-Driver]

Jeez, I haven't been to Rutt's Hut since I was a kid....amazing it's still operating. What a landmark!

[Coleus]

Rutt's Hut
417 River Road, Clifton, NJ 07014
(973) 779-8615
map | driving directions

[Coleus]

It's a goldmine. The original owner must have bribed the state officials and politicians big time. That whole strip on river road contained many stores and restaurants which were bought out through eminent domain and demolished for Route 21 and the entrance ramps to route 3. Rutt's was the only one allowed to stand and if you ever go there take notice that the entrance ramps to route 3 were actually built around the restaurant!

[Seamus Mc Gillicuddy]

Aaaah. RUTT'S HUT. Proudly clogging N.J. arteries for more than 80 years. Or is it 60? Shucks, I can't remember. Nevertheless, a good stop before or after a Jets game.

[nutmeg]

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[firebrand]

Great thread, Coleus.

There are other things on the menu besides hot dogs. Looky here!

One NJ freeper goes there for the chili. I can swear by the onion rings.

I think it must be 80 years, not 60--in any case, it is an institution.

Notice the Taylor Ham on the menu. Part of traditional New Jersey cuisine.

[Coleus]

yum yum, I'm getting hungry.

Yes, their menu contains the typical diner food and not just rippers and wellers. I like the onion rings myself, they are home made and taste great!

[Focault's Pendulum]

I remember Rutt's Hut from over forty years ago.

Make it on Sunday!!!....Make it on Sunday!!! Make it on Sunday!!!Make it on Sunday!!!Make it on Sunday!!!Make it on Sunday!!!

Did I mention I have to work on Saturdays???

[firebrand]

We seriously considered Sunday, but we had to make it early because of the waterfall trip, and it would have interfered with too many people's church services.

Next one on Sunday. Maybe the big December party?

[Focault's Pendulum]

Next one on Sunday. Maybe the big December party?

Thanks for the reply and the Freepmail. I just gotta make one of these gatherings one of these days.

I would have taken the time off but I'm starting with a new company the beginning of that week, and not sure how well it would go over asking for a day off after having working there four days.

Okay! Who wants to start the Focault Brass Balls Pool???

[Exit148]

The Great Falls.

Hmmmmmmm ----- The same one with the bridge, prominently featured on The Sopranos????

[Coleus]

That's the one!! lol

Care to rub out somebody?

Unfortunately this Mother did it for real.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/853428/posts

[Coleus]

I wish you could have made it..sorry, maybe some other time.

[Focault's Pendulum]

This is a I need a Sunday BUMP.

[Focault's Pendulum]

This thread isn't going anywhere....I knew it should have been Sunday.

[JOE6PAK]

My family would go to Rutts hut twice a month when I was a kid (early 60s). We watched the highway being built. When I got my learners permit my Dad let me drive from Kearny to Rutts hut (about 10 miles) up Rt.21. That was the best hotdog I ever had. Great onion rings too.

[firebrand]

Too late to change it now. Keep protesting, though. Each time it bumps the thread. : )

[Constitutional Patriot]

I was always more of a Hot Grill person...but I do like Rutt's!!!!

[firebrand]

I remember being promised that we would visit Rutt's Hut one Sunday evening after we were finished visiting. Then came an invitation to stay for dinner. You never saw such disappointed kids.

Of equal nostalgia value: Knoll's Farm to get ice cream, and you could actually smell the cows while you ate your ice cream cone.

[firebrand]

Chapter member thread bump.

[NYCVirago]

Count me in. Thanks!

[Focault's Pendulum]

I spoke to Rutt....he said you people are confused..it's really on for Sunday.

I'm trying to figure out why I keep bumping this thread when I'm not even going.

[firebrand]

Hey! Don't confuse people! IT'S SATURDAY!!!!

[firebrand]

I'm so glad you're going. How will you get there?

[RepubMommy]

I am so in for this. My kids could experience their first Rippers. It's too bad we didn't wait a month though, the newTarget's around the corner is opening in October. We could have made it a field trip, lol!

[firebrand]

We are looking for people who can pick up the four NYC people who are taking the Weehawken ferry.

[Clemenza]

I AM SO PISSED OFF! I can't take off work that day, although I will be done around 7.

[firebrand]

Call in sick. Or do you have Sunday off? At least one person wants to make a weekend out of it.

[nutmeg]

Looks like an interesting idea for our Chapter gathering, but I'm afraid we can't make it due to some previously-made plans.

nutmeg & zelig

[Seamus Mc Gillicuddy]

Question for ya. What the heck did that dingbat named "antiwar supporter" mean when she said she wasn't a "unimerican hippie?" Any English professors care to tell me what being "unimerican" means??

[Coleus]

I don't know, he came on to troll, left his message and never posted again. Who knows.

[RaceBannon]

This is the party

[firebrand]

Rutt's is a nice restaurant, as well as a hot dog stand. In the back of the counter room are big rooms with tables, and the menu is fantastic: four kinds of steak, pork chops, roast chicken and duck.

For seafood, there are fish & chips, scallops, calamari, clam strips, and every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, fresh fish comes in, and they have several types of grilled fresh fish, as well as fresh stuffed fillet of sole.

Just a thought for those who are not fans of the hot dog and other fast food.

[BobFromNJ]

Count us in. My wife and I will be there for the action.
And thanks for all your work!

[firebrand]

Glad you and your wife are on board.

[firebrand]

Party time!

[Incorrigible]

Bump

[Coleus]

Ping.

[LonePalm]

Ping to self.

Garde la Foi, mes amis! Nous nous sommes les sauveurs de la République! Maintenant et Toujours!
(Keep the Faith, my friends! We are the saviors of the Republic! Now and Forever!)
LonePalm, le Républicain du verre cassé (The Broken Glass Republican)

[abner]

Hey, thanks for the invite but we have a balloon festival that weekend in Chaddsford.

[Coleus]

Ok, have a great time!
http://www.usflagballoon.com/

[Focault's Pendulum]

Hopefull Sunday next time bump.

[firebrand]

We've got a lovely group of freepers coming. Hope the weather is kind to us.