79: Warm Maine Lobster Salad at Modern Steak

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By Michele Laudig

June 22, 2010

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Hungry yet?

We're working up our appetites for our huge Best of Phoenix issue, out September 30, with daily servings of Chow Bella's 100 Favorite Dishes from across the Valley -- in no particular order

Leave your suggestions for upcoming favorites in the comments section.

Visit our sister blog, Jackalope Ranch, for a companion series on 100 Creatives who make Phoenix a little more interesting for all of us. We'll be posting the next 78 picks daily through the rest of the summer.

Number 79: Warm Maine Lobster Salad at Modern Steak

As if the name didn't give it away, Modern Steak is all about the red meat. Sure, it's served up in a chic atmosphere that doesn't remotely resemble a traditiional masculine steakhouse (quirky, retro-modern Palm Springs comes to mind), but the primal satisfaction is just as intense.

There's more to love than just steak, however. One of the most enticing things on the menu is actually a salad fit for a light lunch or a mouthwatering dinnertime appetizer.

Sweet kernels of corn, mushrooms, and tender fingerling potatoes showcase the natural sweetness of lobster meat, and a touch of white truffle oil brings it all together, adding a lusty, aromatic dimension. If only all salads could be this luscious.

The Favorite Dishes, so far: 80: Escargots En Croute at Petite Maison 81: Salumi at Quiessence 82: Okonomiyaki at Hana Japanese Eatery 83: Croissants at Essence Bakery Cafe 84: Coronado Coney at The Main Ingredient 85: Green Chili at Rito's Mexican Takeout 86: Soup Gyoza at Sens Asian Tapas & Sake Bar 87: Pop Cho and Sweet Ginger at The Breadfruit 88: La Jawab Kadahi Gosht at The Dhaba 89: Chicken & Waffles from Lo-Lo's 90: Burrata at Humble Pie 91: Bruleed Foie Gras Torchon at Posh 92: Moroccan Nomad Stew at Chakra 4 93: Peking Duck at Gourmet House of Hong Kong 94: Mozzarella Sandwich at Pane Bianco 95: Egg White Omelette at Fez 96: Machaca From Los Dos Molinos 97: Shish Taook from Baiz Market 98: Pasties From Cornish Pasty Co. 99: Clams in Black Bean Sauce From Asian Cafe Express 100: Bruschetta From Postino

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