Monday, July 23, 2018

Harbinger Restaurant, Des Moines, IA

“Harbinger: one that initiates a major change : a person or thing that originates or helps open up a new activity, method, or technology :”










Des Moines' Harbinger restaurant is the creation of Chef Joe Tripp and Restaurateur Jason Simon. Joe Tripp, a Des Moines native and graduate of the University of Iowa. He started in the kitchen of the famed Colorado restaurant Fruition. Upon returning home, he teamed up with Simon to run the kitchen at Alba and now has reached his stride with Harbinger for a bit over a year. He has earned three James Beard nominations for Best Chef Midwest. 
 
Chef tripp has traveled the world and Asian cuisine is his favorite style of preparation. This is how his creations are brought to your table at Harbinger. While not necessarily prepared from authentic Asian recipes, Chef Tripp has adopted the Asian style to locally sourced products which results in not only beautiful, but tasty dishes. The menu items are served as small plates, so you will most likely want to order at least three items

Sue had HAIKURI TURNIPS grilled over Thai fruit wood with Nasturtium, Buttermilk & Green Tomato Marmalade, ENGLISH PEA gnocchi inspired by mochi, House Ricotta, Pine Nuts, Snap Peas & their Tendrils, SPRING PEA FALAFEL steamed bun with Tzatziki Aioli, Cucumber & Sunchoke Chutney and a heirloom stacked carrot cake black walnuts,goat cheese and candied carrots. This was a beautiful and satisfying meal.

I had SMOKED SALMON bahn xeo, Cabbage, Dill & Cultured Cream. This was not unlike a crispy crepe, braised onion heart with Vietnamese barley and aioli and mint leaves and a VIETNAMESE MEATBALL steamed bun with Chili Glaze, Aioli & Cilantro. I finished off with a chocolate ganche with Vietnamese coffee ice cream and egg cream!

Chef Tripp also offers a five-course tasting menu that varies daily in items and price.

Harbinger is a unique destination for a special date and/or a great meal that will surprise you with presentation and taste.

For reservations and/or more information call 515.244.1314 or go to harbingerdsm.com

 








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