September 2, 2010 12:37 pm

Dish of the Day: Watermelon Steak Au Poivre at Highpoint Bistro & Bar

Ladies and gentleman, eaters of all ages, this photo is a watermelon. Not a watermelon steak, but rather a watermelon "fake." Served over a bed of asparagus, radishes, and garden fresh vegetables, Highpoint Bistro & Bar whips up a playful marinated fruit dish that is a vegetarian and vegan's wish come true.

My friend and I stared at this perfectly pink entrée for about five minutes putting our hungry heads together, trying to remember if we had mistakenly ordered tuna tartare or another raw protein. Although misleading, this is dish is not to be missed.

The watermelon explodes in your mouth like a bomb that will blow your palate away. Marinated in pink peppercorns, white balsamic vinegar and honey atop a fresh burst of sweet watermelon, I found a new appreciation for watermelon juice&mdash no need for any tacky A1 sauce for this dish. And every time I took a bite, I kept reminding myself that I was eating watermelon. The lightness of the dish with charred smoky flavors mirrors a summer steak hot off the grill.

Tip: Order this with sides of banana fries, or an additional side of highly addictive naan bread to fill your carb cravings.

Highpoint Bistro & Bar
216 7th Avenue
New York, NY 10011
646.410.0120

Photo credit: Benvenuti Public Relations

— Written by Joanna Weinstein

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