Healdsburg’s culinary scene is welcoming a fresh face with the opening of Bistro Lagniappe, led by acclaimed Oregon chef Jacob Harth. Slated to open tomorrow, this California-French bistro is setting the stage to become a local favorite. Jacob Harth, known for his Portland success, is venturing into Sonoma County with a menu that champions local producers and sustainability. Offering a cozy atmosphere at 330 Healdsburg Avenue, the bistro is nestled in the space previously home to Molti Amici and Campo Fina. A statement obtained by SF Eater highlights the importance of the region’s agriculture, as Harth’s visits to local farms, ranches, and harbors have shaped a menu deeply rooted in seasonal offerings.
In the kitchen, the chef’s commitment to a minimalist cooking style lets the ingredients speak for themselves. Harth intends to make vegetable dishes a centerpiece of the dining experience, utilizing a range of techniques for a starter called “Plate of early summer vegetables”, as per SF Eater. The menu also extends to meats, partnering with Oak Ridge Angus and Knights Valley Wagyu to offer steak options at various price points, making high-quality dining accessible to a wider audience. A press release by PR Newswire echoes this sentiment, with Harth expressing his desire to serve “delicious, approachable food” in a venue that turns the gesture of ‘a little something extra’ from a phrase into practice.
As reported by SF Eater, Bistro Lagniappe’s meat offerings aren’t playing to the gallery. Tahe “beefy bistro burger” abandons contemporary trends for a more substantive bite. Composed of brisket, chuck, and beef cheeks, it’s served with a mix of local white cheddar and Comté cheese, on a brioche bun crafted in-house. Alongside the seafood selections like fire-roasted oysters and McFarland Springs trout, these dishes signify Harth’s preference for using various cuts of meat and showcasing the fruits of collaboration with smaller local ranchers…