Autumn evenings call for meals that feel warm without being heavy, and that is where salads with a seasonal twist step in.

Tucked away in the historic streets of Florissant, Missouri, Hendel’s Restaurant stands as a culinary beacon that manages to be both a cherished local secret and a destination worthy of a pilgrimage.

With the beginnings of Spring, along comes the long-awaited warmer weather and a signal for a change from the stodgy, warming ...