A raw bar. When I think about the moment I fell ... bring out a tray or two of oysters. Shuck them tableside. Pair them with Champagne (or a dirty martini) while you’re at it.

Fresh oysters are a whole food, secure in Mother Nature's own brilliant packaging, and they pack plenty of goodness. Shucking oysters need not intimidate especially with expert tips from the pros ...

No need to buy shell-on oysters for this – they are much more expensive, and you have to shuck them. Just buy top-quality jarred oysters (from the refrigerator of the supermarket seafood section ...