Bistecca alla Fiorentina

One of Tuscany’s most iconic dishes pairs perfectly with a full-bodied red wine. Since this is all about the meat, go to a reliable butcher to get the right cut. It tastes best when it is Angus beef that has been dry-aged for at least two weeks. Ideally, cook it over the coals of a wood fire; however, a charcoal or gas grill will yield delicious results. Italians serve their meat very rare—far too rare for me.