One of Bakersfield’s staples known as Burger Hut is changing ownership & bringing a new taste to downtown. The new owner will be adding items to the menu, while still cooking their original burgers.
- Felipe Rivera will be the new owner. He will be bringing his Philly cheese steaks with him and continue to make them at his new location.
- The restaurant plans to reopen on May 1st.
- They will be excepting DoorDash orders until the opening at the beginning of the month.
BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:
A well-known hamburger place in downtown Bakersfield is getting a new look in May. I’m Eric J. Dockery your Bakersfield neighborhood reporter. The famous Burger Hut is changing ownership, and plans to bring a new style to the restaurant.
Felipe Rivera has been a business owner for 24 years; he’s been cooking in his food truck for the last two years. He tells me the truck was an amazing investment to get his business up and running, but it did come with some complications…