Fry 'Em Up On National French Fry Day, North Passaic

Grab an order of fries served just the way you like them and celebrate National French Fry Day on Wednesday.

The gravy-soaked fries at Rutt's Hut in Clifton go good with their famous "rippers," hot dogs deep fried until their casings split and crack.
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07/13/2016 6:00 a.m.

Looking for a French fry recommendation? The iconic Rutt's Hut won the Daily Voice readers' choice for having the best fries in Passaic County.

Rutt's Hut won 90 percent of the vote in the DVlicious French Fry contest. The original contenders can be found here.

Rutt's Hutt is located at 417 River Road, Clifton.

Whether you like your French fries crinkly, curly, waffle or with skin, Americans eat an average of 29 pounds of fries annually, according to creditloan.com.

The exact origin of French fries is unknown, but most theories credit 17th century Belgium with the practice of cutting potatoes into strips, according to punchbowl.com.

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