Harbinger

Des Moines, Polk County

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Capabilities

Offering
Small Plates[2]
Offering
Farm-to-Table[2]
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Asian-Inspired[2]
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Seasonal Menu[2]
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Chef's Tasting[2]
Offering
Craft Cocktails[2]
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Vegetable-Forward[2]
Service
Dine-In[2]
Service
Private Parties[2]
Service
Chef's Tasting Menu[2]
Service
Gift Cards[2]

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Business details

Price range
$[2]

Community

Community
Local farmer partnerships[1]
Community
Iowa ingredient sourcing[1]

About

Harbinger is a vegetable-focused small plates concept featuring flavors inspired by self-directed trips Chef Joe Tripp has taken through Southeast Asia and beyond. Their mission is to tell the tale of the place they call home, highlighting provisions provided by the bountiful land and the hard-working hands of those who nurture it. Chef Tripp is a Des Moines native and University of Iowa graduate who began his culinary career at Colorado's renowned Fruition restaurant. Each year he travels, bringing back fresh ideas to local products. Through the years he has earned seven James Beard nominations for Best Chef Midwest. The restaurant works endlessly to support locals, knowing the impact of that support adds as much to your enjoyment of the meal as it does to strengthen the community. Seasonally focused menus highlight local farmer-sourced products, including 5-course Chef's Tasting menus available daily.[2]

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Sources

  1. Every Iowan record as of 2026-07-12
  2. Every Iowan record as of 2026-07-12