Justus Drugstore Gives a Caesar Salad Missouri Touches

Everything on the menu at Jonathan Justus’ restaurant Justus Drugstore reflects the region around Smithville, Mo., located just outside Kansas City, and no better dish sums up his philosophy than the Missouri “Caesar” salad. Justus begins with romaine that he chars with a blowtorch, then dots a dressing, made by swapping in cured local trout for the traditional anchovy, around the plate. The “croutons” are small nuggets...