We've gotten the warnings about oysters from the Pacific Northwest, and we also know the old saying that we should only eat oysters in months that have the letter "R" in them (summer months), but thanks to FedEx, calendar be damned! Restaurants can ship oysters from colder climates to anywhere, even here, southern California. The Los Angeles Times' West magazine lists five places where you can kick back at the raw bar and enjoy the slippery little suckers.
- Ocean Avenue Seafood - 401 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, (310) 394-566, www.oceanave.com
- Brophy Bros. Restaurant and Clam Bar - 119 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, (805) 966-4418, www.brophybros.com
- Bluewater Grill - 630 Lido Park Dr., Newport Beach, (949) 675-3474, www.bluewatergrill.com
- Kendall's Brasserie - 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, (213) 972-7322, http://www.musiccenter.org/restaurant.html#KENDALL'S%20BRASSERIE
- King's Fish House - 100 W. Broadway Ave., Long Beach, (562) 432-7463, www.kingsfishhouse.com



