Yellow Bananas
Estimated Inventory, 40 lbs : 105.03
This item was last sold on : 11/19/24
Description/Taste
The only globally mass-produced yellow banana variety today – the one that you likely picture when you hear the word “banana” – is called the Cavendish. Cavendish bananas have a thick signature-yellow peel when ripe, encasing their soft, cream-colored, semi-starchy flesh. Their flavor can vary, having hints of lemon custard to crème brûlée, as they become sweeter as they ripen. Hence, some people wait to eat them until after their yellow peel becomes flecked with brown. The banana plant itself isn’t a tree, but rather the largest herb in the world. Bananas grow in hanging clusters, called bunches, from these tall plants that can reach over 20 feet tall.
Seasons/Availability
Bananas are available year-round.
Current Facts
The banana is in the Musaceae, or banana family of plants, and is botanically classified as a berry. Today, the banana is considered the fourth most valuable food crop on the planet behind wheat, rice, and milk, and is often hailed as the perfect food because it is one of the world's most accessible, nutritious, convenient, affordable crops grown year-round. There were once thousands of banana varieties—pink ones, fuzzy ones, even berry-flavored ones—and although there still is some diversity in parts of the world, the Cavendish variety has been dominating the market since the 1970s. Cavendish bananas need a little human help in order to propagate, as those tiny little black specs you see inside are technically the remnants of what would be their seeds, however they are not fertile. So, cultivation is done essentially through cloning, as the only way to reproduce them is to transplant part of the plant’s stem. This explains why a Cavendish banana in Rome will look and taste exactly the same as the banana you bought in San Diego; they are genetically identical in shape, size, and flavor.
Nutritional Value
Bananas are well known for their potassium content, but they also offer a healthy boost of vitamin B, vitamin C, fiber, and magnesium. They contain three natural sources of sugar – sucrose, fructose, and glucose – and are denser in calories than most other fruits, making them an extremely efficient and sustainable source of energy.
Applications
Cavendish bananas are most commonly eaten fresh, though they can also be dried or cooked. Simply peel and enjoy, or use fresh in smoothies and atop cereal or granola. They can be baked in muffins and banana bread, or used to make ice cream, puddings, and more. They pair well with berries and other tropical fruits like pineapple, guava and mango, as well as flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon, caramel, chocolate, and vanilla. As tropical fruits, bananas don't care for the cold of a refrigerator, so store them at room temperature where they'll continue to ripen gradually.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
From its humble beginnings, the banana has played a significant role in world history, economics, and politics, impacting food and financial security for more than 100 million people worldwide, and fueling the economies of entire countries, notably in Central America. It is the biggest export of Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama, and Belize, and the second most valuable export for Colombia, Guatemala, and Honduras. Each year, over 100 billion bananas are consumed worldwide, with the United States alone eating about 3 million tons of bananas. Fun fact: the banana has had more songs written about it than any other fruit!
Geography/History
Bananas have been cultivated and used since ancient times, even pre-dating the cultivation of rice. Wild banana plants are native to south and Southeast Asia, with fossil evidence in Papua New Guinea dating back to 5000 BCE. Traders and travelers spread the wild bananas around the world, however they were not the sweet fruits with yellow peels we see today, but rather the red and green cooking varieties, now referred to as plantains. Yellow sweet bananas developed out of cross breeding two wild banana varieties, and were quick to be cultivated since they were so sweet even in their raw form. The yellow Cavendish variety was named after Duke William Cavendish, who first propagated the plant in England in 1834. It rose to fame by the end of the 20th century as one of the most resilient varieties after a disease wiped out its bigger and sweeter predecessor, the Gros Michel or “Big Mike.” Some scientists are predicting a similar demise of the Cavendish, as a new strain of the disease began to affect Asian crops in the 1990s, and could threaten the epicenter of the banana industry in Latin America should it spread there. Other scientists are busy working to genetically engineer Cavendish plants with immunity, while farmers are looking to grow genetically different bananas to perhaps replace the Cavendish clones with something more biologically diverse, and therefore more capable of slowing, or even stopping, the spread of pathogens.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Monarch School (Nutrition Lab) | San Diego CA | 619-804-1766 |
| Ironside Pastry Inc. | San Diego CA | 312-852-6308 |
| An's Gelato | Del Mar CA | 619-450-6166 |
| Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 619-990-0158 |
| Fort Oak | San Diego CA | 619-795-6901 |
| 31ThirtyOne by Deckman | San Diego CA | 619-495-9814 |
| Le Parfait Paris - Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-245-4457 |
| Reata Glen | Ladera Ranch CA | 949-545-2250 |
| Camino Riviera Bar | San Diego CA | 619-685-3881 |
| The Mission MB | San Diego CA | 858-488-9060 |
| Le Parfait Paris - UTC | San Diego CA | 619-245-4457 |
| Le Parfait Paris - Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-245-4457 |
| Books and Records | San Diego CA | 619-310-5298 |
| The Santaluz Club Inc - Banquet | San Diego CA | 858-759-3150 |
| Madi | San Diego CA | 320-491-1217 |
| Herb & Sea | Encinitas CA | 858-587-6601 |
| Le Parfait Paris - Del Mar | San Diego CA | 619-319-7811 |
| Juniper & Ivy | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| Better Buzz Coffee (La Jolla) | La Jolla CA | 619-269-4022 |
| Lucky Bolt | San Diego CA | 662-832-3638 |
| Lil Piggy's | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| The Mission NP | San Diego CA | 619-220-8992 |
| Town & Country San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-291-7131 |
| Hazel & Jade Bakery | San Diego CA | 804-815-8052 |
| Waverly (Bar) | Cardiff CA | 619-244-0416 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| PFC Fitness Camp | Carlsbad CA | 888-488-8936 |
| Fairfield Inn and Suites | San Diego CA | 619-297-2400 |
| Bayhill Tavern | San Diego CA | 858-288-6923 |
| Eddie V's La Jolla - EV# 8511 | La Jolla CA | 858-459-5500 |
| San Diego Freedom Ranch | Campo CA | 619-478-5696 |
| Little Frenchie | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
| Sabi Juice | Chula Vista CA | 619-971-8545 |
| Finca North Park | San Diego CA | 619-581-3003 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Farmer and The Seahorse | San Diego CA | 619-302-3682 |
| SIE Culinary Management | San Diego CA | 858-964-8677 |
| The Kitchen at Torrey View | San Diego CA | 702-489-2129 |
| The Farm Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-5585 |
| Matsu | Oceanside CA | 760-717-5899 |
| Rosewood Social | San Juan Capistrano CA | 669-243-8403 |
| Tap Room Beer Co. (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-539-7738 |
| Rose Café | Carlsbad CA | 310-399-0711 |
| Cantina Mayahuel | San Diego CA | 619-283-6292 |
| Claytons Bakery & Bistro | Coronado CA | 619-435-5425 |
| Great Maple Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-255-2282 |
| Lofty Coffee Co-Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 760-230-6747 |
| Hotel Indigo | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Margaritaville Hotel SD (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 619-819-9500 |
| Pacific Cafe & Catering (Medical Cntr Dr.) | La Jolla CA | 619-808-4087 |
| Golden Door | San Marcos CA | 760-761-4142 |
| College Cuisine - Achio | San Diego CA | 310-402-6195 |
| Continental Catering Inc | La Mesa CA | 907-738-9264 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| Il Giardino di Lilli | La Jolla CA | 619-467-9897 |
| The Whaling Bar | La Jolla CA | 858-355-9218 |
| Blue Ocean | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-4959 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Better Buzz Coffee (Hillcrest) | San Diego CA | 858-488-0400 |
| Gold Finch | San Diego CA | 619-804-2051 |
| Searcher Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-861-4640 |
| Barefoot Coffee Cafe | Solana Beach CA | |
| Richard Walkers Pancake House (DM) | Del Mar CA | 619-306-2999 |
| Moniker Coffee Company | San Diego CA | |
| Paradise Point The Spa | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Nostrum | Escondido CA | 858-442-4527 |
| Rancho Valencia Spa | Del Mar CA | 858-759-6490 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| College Cuisine - Gamma Phi Beta | San Diego CA | 310-634-2371 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| Marriott Courtyard - Broadway | San Diego CA | 619-446-3008 |
| Miguel's Cocina Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2401 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-761-1269 |
| Lumi | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| The Granger Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-559-7287 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Nobu | San Diego CA | 619-814-4124 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| Glenbrook Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| The Market by Buon Appetito | San Diego CA | 619-237-1335 |
| The Smoking Goat | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| Bishop School | San Diego CA | 858-459-4021 |
| Residence Inn Downtown Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-487-1200 |
| Mimoza Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-228-9357 |
| Olive Tree Marketplace | San Diego CA | 619-224-0443 |
| Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center | National City CA | 619-434-4281 |
| InterContinental Banquet Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Salt & Whiskey | San Diego CA | 619-544-1886 |
| Shoreside Support Boat | San Diego CA | 704-277-7929 |
| Mitch's Seafood | San Diego CA | 619-316-7314 |
| Miho | San Diego CA | 619-365-5655 |
| Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
| Shogun Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| Nectarine Grove | Encinitas CA | 760-944-4525 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (Distribution Center) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Kettle and Stone | San Diego CA | 619-326-8505 |
| Le Parfait Paris - Anaheim | San Diego CA | 619-245-4457 |
| Ketch Grill and Taps | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Marriott Courtyard Nolen | San Diego CA | 619-544-1004 |
| Orfila Vineyards & Winery Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-738-6500 |
| Royal Polaris Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
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| Revolution Roasters (Carlsbad) | Carlsbad CA | 760-330-6827 |
| Beach Plum Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-688-8682 |
| Red O Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-291-8360 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill | Vista CA | 760-509-4424 |
| The Islander | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Blue Whale | La Jolla CA | 808-868-8639 |
| Ridgeview Health Center | San Diego CA | 858-293-3950 |
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| The Glen at Scripps Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-444-8500 |
| Marriott Courtyard Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-260-8500 |
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| Sheraton Carlsbad (Banquets) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
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| Milk Organics | Vista CA | 760-504-8019 |
| Pacific Coast Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-794-4632 |
| Richard Walkers Pancake House (Carls.) | Carlsbad CA | 619-306-2999 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Pastry | Carlsbad CA | 760-431-8455 |
| Sabor a Vida Café & Deli | Vista CA | 760-536-3331 |
| Extraordinary Desserts | San Diego CA | 619-294-2132 |
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| Lofty Coffee Co-Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 415-218-1535 |
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| Duke's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-1999 |
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| Lofty Coffee Co- W. Cedar | San Diego CA | 760-230-6747 ex. 4 |
| Kona Kai Resort and Marina | San Diego CA | 619-221-8000 |
| Brigantine Poway Bar | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
| Red Tail Catering | San Marcos CA | 858-605-8219 |
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| The Guild Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-764-5108 |
| Park Commons - ARE | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Encontro North Park | San Diego CA | 310-955-6333 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| DoubleTree By Hilton San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-881-6900 |
| The Santaluz Club Inc - Bistro Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-759-3150 |
| Le Papagayo (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-944-8252 |
| InterContinental Vistal Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| La Dona | San Diego CA | 858-352-8134 |
| The Kitchen at MCASD | La Jolla CA | 619-894-2051 |
| Rustic Root | San Diego CA | 619-232-1747 |
| J & Tonys | San Diego CA | 855-634-7664 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | |
| Trust Restaurant | San Diego CA | 609-780-7572 |
| AC Hotel by Marriott SD | San Diego CA | 248-703-3310 |
| Marriott Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-696-0234 x6051 |
| Madison | San Diego CA | 619-822-3465 |
| Rubicon Deli India Street | San Diego CA | 619-200-4201 |
| Cocina de Barrio Point Loma | San Diego CA | 858-349-2313 |
| Harry's Coffee Shop | San Diego CA | 858-454-7381 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Sheraton La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-453-5500 |
| MRKT Space - La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-500-7484 |
| Red Door Friends | San Diego CA | 619-295-6000 |
| Tartine | Coronado CA | 619-435-4323 |
| The Seabird Resort | Oceanside CA | 951-704-9703 |
| Revolution Roasters | Oceanside CA | 760-330-6827 |
| Marriott Marquis North Tower | San Diego CA | 619-234-1500 |
| insideOUT | San Diego CA | 619-888-8623 |
| Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-1582 |
| Cocina De Barrio | San Diego CA | 760-840-1129 |
| Sensations Salud | San Diego CA | 619-933-3489 |
| Kettner Exchange | San Diego CA | 909-915-9877 |
| Mesa College | San Diego CA | 619-388-2240 |
| Barbarella La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-7373 |
| Donation 2 | San Diego | |
| Morning Glory | San Diego CA | 619-629-0302 |
| University Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-5200 |
| Le Parfait Paris - Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-245-4457 |
| Convention Center Shell | San Diego CA | 619-954-3063 |
| Pendry SD (Pool House) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Ghirardelli Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-234-2449 |
| Artifact at Mingei | San Diego CA | 619-846-2164 |
| 264 Fresco (Kitchen) | Carlsbad CA | 760-720-3737 |
| Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
| Vagabond Sportfishing Inc. | San Diego CA | 619-993-9575 |
| Nadolife Production | San Diego CA | 619-239-1224 |
| The Crossings | Carlsbad CA | 760-444-1800 |
| Blue Water Estate Services | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-720-9831 |
| Pendry SD (Provisional) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Manhattan of La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0700 |
| Half Door Brewing | San Diego CA | 619-655-7459 |
| Brigantine Imperial Beach | Imperial Beach CA | 619-591-1350 |
| Flap Your Jacks | San Diego CA | 858-224-7442 |
| Hanna's Creamery & Cafe | San Diego CA | 858-224-8000 |
| Portside Pier (Ketch Tasting Deck) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Haven | San Diego CA | 619-928-2086 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Sovereign Thai Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619-887-2000 |
| Moxy San Diego Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-376-1850 |
| Woods Hole Oceanographic Inst. | San Diego CA | 508-289-2667 |
| Mariahs Westwind Restaurant | San Marcos CA | 760-736-8108 |
| Azucar | San Diego CA | 619-523-2020 |
| The Harvest Honey | San Marcos CA | 616-914-0124 |
| Waverly | Cardiff CA | 619-244-0416 |
| Eddie V's Prime Seafood - EV# 8514 | San Diego CA | 619-615-0281 |
| The Santaluz Club Inc - Main Dining | San Diego CA | 858-759-3150 |
| Casa | San Diego CA | 619-581-3003 |
| The WestBean Coffee Roasters BH | San Diego CA | 619-709-3232 |
| The Cottage Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-775-1197 |
| Lofty Cafe-Roasting Works | Encinitas CA | 760-230-6747 ex. 5 |
| Polaris Supreme | San Diego CA | 619-390-7890 |
| Smoking Gun (Spill the Beans) | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Junkyard Sports Bar and Grill | Oceanside CA | 760-407-8500 |
| Peace Pies (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 619-618-6960 |
| Green Acres Campus | San Diego CA | 858-450-9907 |
| Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill & Oysters | La Jolla CA | 858-228-5655 |
| Hotel La Jolla - Sea & Sky | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
| Sago (Bar) | Encinitas CA | 858-382-4047 |
| Fresco Cocina | Carlsbad CA | 760-720-3737 |
| Holsem Coffee | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Cliffhanger Cafe Menu | San Diego CA | 858-452-9858 |
| Hilton Garden Inn | San Diego CA | 858-720-9500 |
| Moniker Coffee Company PL | San Diego CA | 253-820-1600 |
| Wet Stone Winebar and Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-255-2856 |
| Warren Walker School Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 619-223-3663 |
| Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
| Cocina de Barrio Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-840-1129 |
| Culinary Concepts | San Diego CA | 619-865-1918 |
| Elvira | San Diego CA | 619-560-3800 |
| Le Parfait Paris | San Diego CA | 619-245-4457 |
| Mister A's Pastry | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Le Parfait Paris - Fashion Valley | San Diego CA | 619-245-4457 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Joya Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-255-5979 |
| The Shout House | San Diego CA | 619-231-6700 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (7 Mile) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Communal Coffee | San Diego CA | 619-305-9525 |
| Spill the Beans (Seaport) | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Sycuan Casino | El Cajon CA | 619-445-6002 |
| US Grant Hotel Grill Bar | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Noble Experiment | San Diego CA | 619-446-0002 |
| Gelato 101 (Solana) | Solana Beach CA | 858-404-0799 |
| Snooze - La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-483-5556 |
| Belmont Park Draft | San Diego CA | 858-228-9283 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe (Banquet) | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| Vertex - Merryfield Row | San Diego CA | 619-405-8950 |
| Communal Coffee - Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 619-920-7887 |
| The Lion Share Bar | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
| Paradise Point Resort Island Market | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Sugar and Scribe | La Jolla CA | 858-274-1733 |
| Animae | San Diego CA | 619-925-7908 |
| Sheldons Service Station | La Mesa CA | 619-741-8577 |
| Hilton Harbor Island | San Diego CA | 619-291-6700 |
| Sip-N-Sea Cafe | Encinitas CA | 619-415-3141 |
| Smoking Gun (Pastry) | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| The WestBean Coffee Roasters | San Diego CA | 619-709-3232 |
| Harney Sushi | San Diego CA | 619-295-3272 |
| La Valle Coastal Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5473 |
| Lofty Coffee Co-Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-230-6747 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
| Chef Drew Mc Partlin | San Diego CA | 619-990-9201 |
| UCSD Health East campus | San Diego CA | 619-578-3373 |
| US Grant Hotel Main | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Omni Hotels | San Diego CA | 619-231-6664 |
| Tavola Nostra Pizzeria E Cucina | San Diego CA | 619-921-4206 |
| Marriott Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-369-6029 |
| Fox Point Farms (Haven) | Encinitas CA | 619-892-0553 |
| Crust Pizzeria Carlsbad 2019 | Carlsbad CA | 760-944-1111 |
| Harbor View Hotel Ventures, LLC | San Diego CA | 619-239-6800 |
| Spill the Beans (Mission Valley) | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Alchemy Roasters | San Diego CA | 916-718-2606 |
| My Yard Live | San Marcos CA | 619-339-1686 |
| The Tin Scoop Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-310-5303 |
| Miguel's 4S Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-924-9200 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 619-816-8319 |
| Cross Roots | San Diego CA | 858-245-1678 |
| The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
| Sbicca Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 619-417-2587 |
| Pacific Yacht Agents | Los Angeles CA | 808-214-0970 |
| C 2 C | San Diego CA | 619-972-9345 |
| Pizzeria Luigi | San Diego CA | 610-539-7025 |
| College Cuisine - Kappa Delta | San Diego CA | 510-512-2213 |
| Urban Corps Charter School | San Diego CA | 619-235-6884 |
| Rubicon Deli-UTC | San Diego CA | 858-877-9911 |
| Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines | La Jolla CA | 858-450-4581 |
| Nutmeg Bakery & Cafe 1 | San Diego CA | 858-405-2401 |
| Hilton Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 619-543-9000 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| Churn Foods | San Diego CA | 619-817-9989 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5995 |
| The Flower Pot Cafe and Bakery | La Jolla CA | 858-454-5453 |
| Vitality Tap - 1St Ave | San Diego CA | 619-237-7625 |
| Toast Cafe | San Diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| RB Sushi | San Diego CA | 858-613-9000 |
| Valley View Casino & Hotel | Valley Center CA | 760-291-5500 |
| Fox Point Farms | Encinitas CA | 619-892-0553 |
| Kensington Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-684-0044 Fausto |
| Dot Café | San Diego CA | 914-263-1424 |
| Brandon Matzek- Blogger | San Diego CA | 800-221-9730 |
| Spirit of Adventure Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-454-9711 |
| Hyatt Islandia | San Diego CA | 619-224-1234 |
| Brigantine Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| Beach Terrance Inn | Carlsbad CA | 760-729-5951 |
| US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Carte Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-365-1858 |
| Webbcreationfood LLC | San Diego CA | 619-829-9194 |
| The Lab Restaurant | Oceanside CA | 619-861-8299 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-380-9840 |
| The Switchboard Restaurant 2024 | Oceanside CA | 760-279-6300 |
| Wayfarer Bread | La Jolla CA | 805-709-0964 |
| College Cuisine-Pi Beta Phi | San Diego CA | 310-634-2371 |
| Meraki | San Diego CA | 833-921-7180 |
| The Islander (Mootime) | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Wormwood | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Salt and Lime | Del Mar CA | 858-926-8582 |
| Margaritaville Hotel SD (Coffee) | San Diego CA | 619-819-9500 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| Aztec Shop Catering | San Diego CA | 619 594-3576 |
| The Cottage Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 858-454-8409 |
| The Pearl Hotel (Brunch) | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| Richard Walkers Pancake House (LJ) | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8800 |
| The Mission EV | San Diego CA | 619-232-7662 |
| Four Seasons Residence Club | Carlsbad CA | 760-603-6360 |
| Nomad Donuts | San Diego CA | 619-431-5000 |
| Maderas Golf Club | Poway CA | 858-451-8100 |
| Olala Crepes Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 551-241-8642 |
| Azuki Sushi Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-238-4760 |
| Humphrey's | San Diego CA | 619-224-3577 |
| Carolines Seaside Cafe | La Jolla CA | 619-646-1481 |
| Palmys | San Diego CA | 858-886-7111 |
| Kingfisher | San Diego CA | 619-861-8074 |
| Lofty Coffee Co.-Carlsbad State St | Carlsbad CA | 760-230-6747 |
| Marriott Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-3000 x6335 |
| Cove House | La Jolla CA | 858-999-0034 |
| Donation 3 | San Diego | 619-295-3172 |
| La Clochette Du Coin-Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 619-402-7911 |
| Jo's Mission Hills Diner | San Diego CA | 619-417-3801 |
| Cori Pastificio Trattoria | San Diego CA | 619-718-2889 |
| Parkhouse Eatery | San Diego CA | 619 295 7275 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
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