oysters Rockefeller
plural noun
oysters Rocke·fel·ler -ˈrä-ki-ˌfe-lər 
: a dish of oysters on the half shell cooked with various savory toppings typically including chopped spinach and a seasoned sauce
Word History
Etymology
probably after John D. rockefeller †1937, from the association of his wealth with the richness of the dish
Note: Oysters Rockefeller have traditionally been associated with Antoine's Restaurant in New Orleans; according to the restaurant's website the dish was invented by Jules Alciatore, son of the founder, Antoine Alciatore. It is mentioned (as "Something new at Antoine's / Huitres, a la Rockefeller") in an advertisement for the restaurant in the New Orleans Times-Democrat, October 24, 1909 (see the article on Oysters Rockefeller, May 11, 2018, at www.barrypopik.com).
First Known Use
1939, in the meaning defined above
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