One recent evening, almost the only source of light in the town's commercial district was Harry's Lobster House, which has been serving lobster bisque since 1933.

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Favorites from a recent dinner: sticky Guanabana glazed ribs with green papaya slaw, conch chowder, slow braised oxtail and spiny lobster in a dry sherry bisque with green garlic zucchini.

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