Starfish

In this slick oyster bar, imported shellfish get the VIP treatment, doused continuously in a filtered saltwater rain bath until they’re shucked and served – live, lithe and lovely – on a bed of ice. The varieties on offer here, with names like Little Skookum, Virginica and Kumo Moto, vary in size, texture and taste to a marvelous degree. A neat wine selection adds to the attraction.