August 12, 2010 8:42 am

Dish of the Day: Bice of New York's Insalata Di Astice

The one thing I missed when studying in Italy (aside from large coffee mugs) was fresh Maine lobster. Sure, Napoli and Sicily had some exquisite seafood, especially when it came to shellfish, but I still craved that fresh, New England fish straight from the Atlantic.

Little did I know there would be a restaurant waiting for me in my home state that combined my love for both Italian cuisine, and New England's catch of the day.

Bice of New York's special, Insalata Di Astice, or chilled Maine Lobster Salad, is summer on a dish. Ocean fresh Maine lobster, served with avocado, tomato, arugula, heart of Palm, mixed vegetables, red radish, corn and orange topped with lime dressing is one of the most refreshing meals I've had all season —which says a lot when you're competing against this NYC heat wave that refuses to let up.

Although the vibrant colors of oranges, yellows, greens, and reds seem to paint summer sunset on your plate, it does not take long for you to realize the taste is even better than the presentation. And in the end, you realize how simple the components are: fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, and fresh fish. Bice's Executive Chef, Jose Liriano, just has a way of turning that into a mouthwatering masterpiece.

Tip: Pair this dish with Bice's tuna tartar and red wine for the perfect antipasto trio.

Photo credit: Benvenuti PR

— Written by Joanna Weinstein

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