Which American tycoon lends his name to a famous dish made with oysters?
J.P. Morgan
Andrew Carnegie
John D. Rockefeller
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Fact: The famous dish Oysters Rockefeller was created in 1899 at Antoine’s Restaurant in New Orleans. It was named after John D. Rockefeller, founder of the Standard Oil and the richest man in America at the time. The dish, made with oysters on the half shell topped with a rich green sauce and baked, was said to be so rich in flavor that it deserved to be named after the wealthiest man in the country. Though the exact recipe remains a closely guarded secret, the association with Rockefeller’s immense wealth has made the dish a lasting culinary icon.
Correct Answer: John D. Rockefeller