Lobster Stew to Die For

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Here's a declaration: The Locke-Ober's lobster stew at the new Cape Cod Room restaurant (305.864.1262) in Miami Beach just might be the most delicious soup I've ever tasted. The Chef told me it takes three labor-intensive days to create-seriously. Tucked into the exclusive Bath Club on Collins Avenue, the restaurant is hardly haunted by its past (it was a cafeteria in the 1950s-bet that crowd was known for swim caps with flowers on top). Today's clientele is still fashionable, as is the ambience. The décor is true to its roots, with terrazzo floors and fantastic sky blue linen banquettes. Owner and innovator, Ken Lyon, loves the intimate feel of the space. His Bostonian/Cape Cod roots led him to develop this new England-style dining salon. Locals know him from other notable endeavors, including the Design District's fantastic Fratelli Lyon. Mmm. Think I'll choose the Provence-Town Seafood Stew next time around.