BONNIE VAUGHAN chief sub editor

GRAND CENTRAL OYSTER BAR, NEW YORK CITY is a century-old classic that features up to 30 varieties of oysters shucked at warp speed by no-nonsense servers. The atmosphere is timeless: glimmering arched tiled ceilings strung with white marquee lights; low-slung counters with high-back stools; the salty smell of seafood. Bliss.