Harbinger
Iowa
Harbinger on Ingersoll Avenue in Des Moines is a vegetable-focused small-plates restaurant, with flavours influenced by the chef's travels through South-East Asia and beyond. Seasonal products from local farmers and markets drive the menu, which changes with availability rather than following a fixed list of signature dishes. Diners can assemble an à la carte meal from snacks and small plates or choose a five-course chef's tasting menu, offered while supplies last. The tasting format gives the kitchen room to develop ideas as well as serve established preparations. The bar follows the food's seasonal approach, working with local products for its drinks. The restaurant connects Asian influences with Iowa produce, making sourcing and changing seasons part of the meal.