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Broccolini has spear-shaped, thin and tender vibrant green stems with lengths that rarely exceed six inches long. The head is a loose small cluster of florets that resemble broccoli rabe. Compared to common broccoli, the flavor of Broccolini is understated, mild, peppery and subtlely sweet. The entire plant is edible.
Broccolini AKA Aspirations is available year-round.
Broccolini "Aspirations" AKA Italian Sprouting broccoli, is a hybrid vegetable, not specific to just the broccoli family, nor is it baby broccoli, as it is fully mature when harvested.
Broccolini Aspirations are a more versatile vegetable than common broccoli as they were bred to be more tender but also to withstand higher heat. Broccolini can be sauteed, steamed, roasted, grilled and fried. It makes a great appetizer, pasta or risotto ingredient and pizza topping. Broccolini's flavor marries well with butter, olive oil, lemon, lime, light-bodied vinegars, garlic, tomatoes, chiles, cured meats such as pancetta and prosciutto, flaky white fish, hard cheeses such as parmesan and pecorino or fresh cheeses such as chevre and feta.
Marketing Manager of Sakata Seeds, Hideto Kaneka, states "I've only tasted it cooked"; Japanese don't eat raw broccoli. Even in the research stage, we only tasted it after it was boiled".
Japanese company, Sakata Seeds developed Aspirations in 1993, its namesake invoking the company's hopes while also suggesting a relation to asparagus. It is a successful hand-pollinated cross between gai lan (Chinese Kale) and broccoli. Sakata Seeds is the largest distributor of broccoli seed varieties in the world. The name, Broccolini is actually a registered trademark of Mann Packing Company of Salinas, California. Mann, one of the world’s largest broccoli growers, has been marketing it in the United States under the name Broccolini since 1998.
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
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Description/Taste
Broccolini has spear-shaped, thin and tender vibrant green stems with lengths that rarely exceed six inches long. The head is a loose small cluster of florets that resemble broccoli rabe. Compared to common broccoli, the flavor of Broccolini is understated, mild, peppery and subtlely sweet. The entire plant is edible.
Seasons/Availability
Broccolini AKA Aspirations is available year-round.
Current Facts
Broccolini "Aspirations" AKA Italian Sprouting broccoli, is a hybrid vegetable, not specific to just the broccoli family, nor is it baby broccoli, as it is fully mature when harvested.
Applications
Broccolini Aspirations are a more versatile vegetable than common broccoli as they were bred to be more tender but also to withstand higher heat. Broccolini can be sauteed, steamed, roasted, grilled and fried. It makes a great appetizer, pasta or risotto ingredient and pizza topping. Broccolini's flavor marries well with butter, olive oil, lemon, lime, light-bodied vinegars, garlic, tomatoes, chiles, cured meats such as pancetta and prosciutto, flaky white fish, hard cheeses such as parmesan and pecorino or fresh cheeses such as chevre and feta.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Marketing Manager of Sakata Seeds, Hideto Kaneka, states "I've only tasted it cooked"; Japanese don't eat raw broccoli. Even in the research stage, we only tasted it after it was boiled".
Geography/History
Japanese company, Sakata Seeds developed Aspirations in 1993, its namesake invoking the company's hopes while also suggesting a relation to asparagus. It is a successful hand-pollinated cross between gai lan (Chinese Kale) and broccoli. Sakata Seeds is the largest distributor of broccoli seed varieties in the world. The name, Broccolini is actually a registered trademark of Mann Packing Company of Salinas, California. Mann, one of the world’s largest broccoli growers, has been marketing it in the United States under the name Broccolini since 1998.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| San Diego Freedom Ranch | Campo CA | 619-478-5696 |
| Madison | San Diego CA | 619-822-3465 |
| The Rose | San Diego CA | 619-572-7671 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| Mission Ave Bar and Grill | Oceanside CA | 760-717-5899 |
| Louisiana Purchase | San Diego CA | 716-946-7953 |
| Nolita Hall | San Diego CA | 619-618-8820 |
| The Flavor Chef (Catering) | Vista CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Le Papagayo | Encinitas CA | 760-944-8252 |
| True Food-Fashion Valley | San Diego CA | 619-810-2929 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Sidebar - Market SB, LLC | San Diego CA | 619-696-0946 |
| The Local-Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 858-263-7475 |
| Matt Johnson | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Larsen's Steakhouse - La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-886-7561 |
| Local Tap House & Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 760-547-1469 |
| The Tavern | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 x4 |
| Monarch | Del Mar CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| Paradise Point Resort Barefoot | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Azuki Sushi Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-238-4760 |
| International Smoke Del Mar | San Diego CA | 619-331-4528 |
| Eve-Creations Wellness | Encinitas CA | 775-450-7235 |
| Harvest Kitchen | Vista CA | 619-709-0938 |
| Carmel Mountain Ranch Country Club | San Diego CA | 760-583-9237 |
| Pour House | Oceanside CA | 760-730-5944 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 808-868-8639 |
| Craft House | San Diego CA | 619-948-4458 |
| Duke's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-1999 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| The Smoking Goat | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| Cloak and Petal | San Diego CA | 619-501-5505 |
| Catania La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Chef Justin Snyder | Lakeside CA | 619-212-9990 |
| Bud & Robs New Orleans Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-549-9002 |
| Mangia Mangia (Mirarmar) | San Diego CA | 858-736-5733 |
| Viejas Casino Cafe | Alpine CA | 619-659-1774 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| Oyster and Pearl Bar Restaurant | La Mesa CA | 619-303-8118 |
| Lucky Bolt | San Diego CA | 662-832-3638 |
| The Switchboard Restaurant and Bar | Oceanside CA | 760-807-7446 |
| Thyme for Something Homemade | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-245-1004 |
| Royal Polaris Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-365-5655 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| Rubicon Deli India Street | San Diego CA | 619-200-4201 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Ulivo | San Diego CA | 619-962-7345 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-380-9840 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Store Room | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| University Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-5200 |
| Shogun Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| Smoking Gun | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| AToN Center Inc. | Encinitas CA | 858-759-5017 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Farmers Bottega | San Diego CA | 619-306-8963 |
| Busy Bee Cook For Me | San Diego CA | 858-405-5372 |
| PFC Fitness Camp | Carlsbad CA | 888-488-8936 |
| Glenbrook Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Barbarella La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-7373 |
| Siesel's Meats | San Diego CA | 619-275-1234 |
| Cucina Enoteca | Del Mar CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Green Acres Campus 2020 | San Diego CA | 858-450-9907 |
| Rare Society | San Diego CA | 619-501-6404 |
| Chateau Lake San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-670-5807 |
| Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens | Escondido CA | 760-294-7866 |
| Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
| Monteferante Foods | Vista CA | 310-740-0194 |
| Blue Water Seafood Market and Grill | San Diego CA | 619-497-0914 |
| Chef Jenn | Solana Beach CA | 858-212-9054 |
| Oscars Brewing Company | Temecula CA | 619-695-2422 |
| Vineyard Gourmet Catering | Temecula CA | 951-858-1585 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Scuderie Italia | San Diego CA | 858-352-6912 |
| Beeside Balcony | Del Mar CA | 858-880-8105 |
| Born & Raised | San Diego CA | 858-531-8677 |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| HiroNori Ramen | San Diego CA | 619-241-2856 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 520-205-1288 |
| Beach Plum Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-688-8682 |
| Waverly | Cardiff CA | 619-244-0416 |
| Viejas Casino Grove Steakhouse | Alpine CA | 800-295-3172 |
| Viejas Casino Baron Long's | Alpine CA | 702-401-0455 |
| The Butchery | San Diego CA | 858-345-1524 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| Rovino The Foodery | San Diego CA | 619-972-6286 |
| Reata Glen | Ladera Ranch CA | 949-545-2250 |
| The Coal Bunker | Fallbrook CA | 619-218-4102 |
| Cucina Sorella | San Diego CA | 858-232-7808 |
| Union Kitchen & Tap (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2337 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (7 Mile) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| Tribute Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-220-0030 |
| Sbicca | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1001 |
| The Glen at Scripps Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-444-8500 |
| Common Theory | San Diego CA | 858-384-7974 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
| Zeca Trading Co. | San Diego CA | 619-410-1576 |
| Ciccia Osteria | San Diego CA | 619-674-4069 |
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Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock street San Diego CA 91910 About 3 days ago, 1/21/21 Sharer's comments : Aspirations from Jr Organics! 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 170 days ago, 8/07/20 
West Seattle Farmers Market
Kirsop Farm
Near Seattle, Washington, United StatesTumwater, WA About 560 days ago, 7/14/19 Sharer's comments : Mild, nutty, with an understated peppery flavor - yum! 
Noriega Produce Market
Noriega Produce
Near Daly City, California, United States3821 Noriega Street San Francisco CA 94122 415-564-0370 About 561 days ago, 7/13/19 
Growers Direct
Growers Direct
Near Costa Mesa, California, United States3779, 101 E. 17th St. Costa Mesa CA 92627 949-631-7880 About 581 days ago, 6/23/19 
Stater Bros. Markets
Stater Bros. Markets - Newport Blvd.
Near Costa Mesa, California, United States2180 Newport Blvd. Costa Mesa CA 92627 949-646-2324 About 582 days ago, 6/21/19 
Bristol Farms La Jolla
Near La Jolla, California, United StatesAbout 658 days ago, 4/07/19 Sharer's comments : Fresh Aspirations !! 
Sprouts Farmers Market
Near La Jolla, California, United StatesAbout 665 days ago, 3/30/19 Sharer's comments : Fresh! 
Little Italy Mercato
Mike - JR Organics
Near San Diego, California, United States1-760-330-6812 About 673 days ago, 3/23/19 Sharer's comments : Broccolini (Aspirations) spotted at Little Italy Mercato. |
