Flavor

At Krokstrom, owner and chef Katee McLean has staked a Scandinavian niche. Her restaurant honors her great-great- great-grandfather Anders Gustaf Krokstrom, who came to the United States in the 1860s.

A sign at the front door greets customers, declaring: “There are no strangers here, only friends who have not yet met.” The lively pub and warm, welcoming dining room boasts a massive fireplace and a wall of family history.

Our guide to cool techniques, innovative flavors, choice custards, nectareous nostalgia, scholarly scoops, global goodies, and spirited sweets.

Leanne and her husband, Glen, are cattle producers in Stone and Barry Counties, where Glen’s family has been farming for four generations. Leanne uses beef as the central protein in menus for the entire family.

Whether you crave the simplicity of classic, crisply cooked fries or a more elaborate creation, here are several noteworthy places to find new fry favorites around Missouri.

At Leslie’s, customers enjoy an abundance of made-to-order Latin American food for lunch or dinner. Tortas, gorditas, and El Salvadoran papusas stuff—ed with meat, cheese, and beans are all on the menu.

These recipes by Chef Liz Hu— can be prepared ahead and cooked right in the coals of your campfire, or your backyard fire pit, in foil packets.