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Short Order COOK: Aaron Gottesman of Oyster House

Welcome to Short Order COOK, our weekly check-in with chefs around town. Every Wednesday we’re chatting with your favorite Philly chefs to find out what they’re eating, watching, cooking and what’s in their fridge!
We recently caught up with Oyster House chef Aaron Gottesman. Keep reading to see how you can enjoy freshly shucked oysters and lobster rolls, what Aaron has been cooking at home, and to take a peek of what he keeps in his refrigerator.

Is Oyster House open right now?
Yes, Tuesday through Friday from 11:30 to 9pm we offer outdoor dining and takeout/delivery. Check our social media regularly for oyster and happy hour specials, as well as the options from our Seafood Market at Oyster House.

What ingredients or recipes have you been experimenting with recently?
I made ebelskivers for the first time! They were great.

Do you have any guilty pleasure foods?
Panda Express or any equivalent mall style Chinese food.

What are the top 3 cookbooks you’d recommend to the home cook?
Homegrown by Matthew Jennings
Six Seasons by Joshua McFadden and Martha Holmberg
Pizza Camp by Joe Beddia

What tv show, book or podcast (or all 3) have you enjoyed recently?
I regularly listen to David Chang’s podcast, which has been even more interesting/scary the last couple months.  

What’s the first restaurant you’re going to once indoor dining resumes?
Cafe Diem, I need some Bun Bo Hue in my life!!

Now let’s take a look inside Aaron’s home fridge!

Gottesman Fridge

We spy: green olives, lots of Greek and Icelandic yogurt, rosé, Calabrian chili peppers, pesto, blueberries, chocolate syrup, multiple mustards, English muffins, Hidden Valley Ranch.

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