oysters Rockefeller
Americanplural noun
Etymology
Origin of oysters Rockefeller
First recorded in 1935–40; of unclear origin; the dish apparently has no direct connection with John D. Rockefeller or his heirs
Example Sentences
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Upstairs, it’s retro classy with its white linen tablecloths, wood-paneled walls, 28-ounce rib-eye and oysters Rockefeller.
From Washington Post • Jan. 22, 2020
The executive chef is Guillaume Thivet, and with Mr. Burke he is serving oysters Rockefeller, skate meunière, roast chicken, filet of beef and fries.
From New York Times • Dec. 3, 2019
Even more indulgent are oysters Rockefeller, topped with spinach and Gruyère under perfect hollandaise.
From Seattle Times • May 2, 2019
The menu includes steakhouse classics such as oysters Rockefeller, lobster thermidor and prime sirloin.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2019
The rocks below the bats were slubbered with wet, greasy guano, a spinach- green paste speckled with gray blobs, which reminded me of oysters Rockefeller.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
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