Dining
Flora Café
Recently highlighted as one ‘Des Best’ lunch spots in Des Moines by Catch DSM!
Fans of HoQ, the sustainable farm-to-table restaurant in Des Moines’ East Village, will enjoy the savory goodness from owners Chef Suman and Dr. Cynthia Hoque in their place at the Botanical Garden: Flora.Â
The HoQ Mediterranean Bowl is a popular item from his flagship restaurant (which will no longer serve lunch) offered at Flora. This vibrant dish features lentil falafel, seasonal vegetables, turmeric couscous and Milton Creamery quark cheese.
Flora is open 11 am to 2 pm Tuesday through Saturday.Â
Sunday brunch available 10 am to 2 pm.
Contact Flora at flora@dmbotanicalgarden.com or at 515.323.6288
excerpted from article by Wini Moranville
photo 1: DSM Dish Michael Morain
photo 2: Flynn Wright Claire Taets
Admission not required when you remain only within Flora Cafe and their patio for regular hours only, not during special events.
Dinners at Flora
Begin your evening with a special Dinner at Flora, then step into the glow of Dome for the Holidays.
Regular Dates:
- Seating time is between 5:30 and 6 PM; dinner concludes at 7 PM
- Price: $75 per person
NYE Specials:
- 4-course New Year’s Eve dinner or NYE Cocktail Party: $145 per person
- Dinner: seating time is between 5:30 and 6 PM; dinner concludes at 7 PM
- Cocktail Party: open house-style from 7:30-9:30 PM
Jan 2:
- Same 4-course NYE dinner: $85 per person
- Seating time between 5:30 and 6 PM; dinner concludes at 7 PM
Additional Information:
- All of these reservations include tax, gratuity and Dome for the Holidays admission.
- The menu is available when reservations open.
- Dietary allergies can be accommodated when shared in advance.
- Alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages will be available for purchase from Flora. Menu selections may vary.
- Reservations must be purchased online in advance and are nonrefundable. Reservations will not be sold at the door.
Nov. 20 and 27;
Dec. 4, 11, 18 | 5:30–7 PM
NYE Dinner Dec. 31 | 5–7 PM
NYE Cocktail Party Dec. 31|7:30-9:30 PM
New Year’s Dinner Jan. 2 | 5:30–7 PMÂ
Friday, November 20th
Vegan and Vegetarian Options Available for Each Course
Bread Service:Â HoQ Buttered Naan
First Course: Mushroom Broth with Herbs
Main Course: Italian Meatball – Shaved parmesan, grass-fed butter with butternut squash risottoÂ
Dessert: Chocolate Gelato with Biscotti
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Friday, November 27th
Vegan and Vegetarian Options Available for Each Course
Bread Service:Â HoQ Buttered Naan
First Course:Â Beet Salad with Quark Cheese
Main Course:Â Prime Rib (6oz) – Baked potato and winter vegetables
Dessert: Lemon MousseÂ
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