The little-known history behind the name of Ruth's Chris Steak House

Name: The little-known history behind the name of Ruth's Chris Steak House
Uploaded: 2026-03-14T15:46:42Z
Duration: 42 s
Description: Tom Shillue shares a fascinating historical anecdote about how Ruth's Chris Steak House got its unique name. He explains that Chris, the original owner, frequently sold and repurchased his steakhouse six different times, always at a lower price. Eventually, Ruth bought it from him and was the only one who could run it effectively, even after the place tragically burned down.

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Tom Shillue shares a fascinating historical anecdote about how Ruth's Chris Steak House got its unique name. He explains that Chris, the original owner, frequently sold and repurchased his steakhouse six different times, always at a lower price. Eventually, Ruth bought it from him and was the only one who could run it effectively, even after the place tragically burned down.