Bixby’s, the upstairs enclave overlooking Forest Park at the Missouri History Museum, is already a secret gem of the St. Louis dining scene. After a bite of its Frittata and Mesclun Greens Salad, served at lunch until 2 p.m., you might try to keep it a secret yourself lest everyone finds out about this fresh, filling dish. Crispy quinoa stipples a generous tangle of arugula, mesclun and wiry sunflower sprouts dressed in a whisper-thin herb vinaigrette. Deep red cubes of roasted beets and sliced radishes mingle with the greens, and heaped on top of it all are thin shavings of Kickapoo cheese, sourced from Ludwig Farmstead Creamery in Fithian, Illinois. And the pièce de résistance? The herb frittata stuffed with shallots and greens, lofted to light, fluffy perfection. This delicious meatless lunch will tide you over and then some.
This article appears in May 2014.