A smattering of good news has come to us from the most unlikely of places: The Hot Grill in Clifton. It now accepts credit cards.

This legendary Texas wiener joint has been steadfast in only accepting cash since it opened in 1961.

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But, now you can pay for your “All The Way” dog (deep-fried with mustard, chili sauce and onions) with a Visa. Order a milkshake with a MasterCard. Trade a swipe of your Discover card for a sandwich.

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This is another step toward modernization for the Hot Grill, which closed last year for a few weeks for renovations. But its custom blend of beef and pork used to make its hot dogs has remained the same.

The Hot Grill is located at 669 Lexington Ave., Clifton; 973-772-6000, thehotgrill.com.

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