Late Summer Bistecca Menu - Friends To Table

  Hot indian summer days, fresh herbs, and memories of summer's activities beg for a relaxed dinner with friends and family—preferably outside before fall's leaves and nip in the air force you inside. The Italians own tomato sauces and pasta, but their grilled streaks with the best herbs are their hidden strength. Try this menu out with your good pals and some great wine. Cocktails with Jamon Iberico and Rocky Ford Cantaloupe To-Table need not supply the cantaloupe as it is as fresh as possible in Colorado now and begs for an accompaniment of Iberico Ham (which we have in reasonable pre-sliced serving sizes!). No cooking - just fresh and cool. Bistecca Alla Fiorentino. An all natural porterhouse grilled over very hot coals and served rare. Purists use only sale and pepper, some use a bit of olive oil brushed on with a rosemary sprig, and some serve with a lemon wedge. The key is hot coals or gas grill and a rare temperature. The tenderness is unforgettable. Let sit after cooking fo