Ranhofer is credited ( often on slim evidence ) with inventing or making famous a number of dishes that Delmonico 's was known for , such as Lobster Newberg , and had a talent for naming dishes after famous or prominent people -- particularly those who dined at Delmonico 's -- as well as his friends , and events of the day .
Ranhofer invented or made famous a number of dishes that Delmonico 's was known for , such as Lobster Newberg , and had a talent for naming dishes after famous or prominent people -- particularly those who dined at Delmonico 's -- as well as his friends , and events of the day .