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Description/Taste
Broccoli Romanesco offers a distinct nutty flavor described as more intense than broccoli, this pale green vegetable tastes like a cross between broccoli and cauliflower. Its unique growth pattern creates ornate twists from four-to-five-inch, light green heads.
Seasons/Availability
Broccoli Romanesco is available year-round.
Current Facts
A botanical dilemma, this edible has caused much confusion about its true parentage. Sometimes called Romanesco broccoli and sometimes called Romanesco cauliflower in North America, the French call it Romanesco cabbage while the Italians refer to it as broccolo Romanesco.
Applications
Broccoli Romanesco can be prepared like cauliflower or broccoli. Separate florets and blanche briefly, then toss with hot pasta and cheese. Boil romanesco florets until tender, then puree with garlic, cream and parmesan. Saute florets in a hot skillet, the stir in a mixture of miso, red pepper, anchovy, almonds and water. Blanch romanesco and cauliflower florets, then combine with grated cheese and bechemel, stuff filling in cannelloni shells, top with tomato sauce and bake. To store, place in a plastic bag; refrigerate. Use within two to three days for optimum quality.
Geography/History
Romanesco, a unique Italian variety of broccoli of the genus Brassica oleracea, produces a yellowish-green dense head that forms an unusual spiral pattern. Maturing about seventy-five to one hundred days after planting depending on variety, romanesco develops multiple compact heads that may be individually snapped off as needed. Mostly native to Europe, the Middle East and Asia, the large Brassicaceae family includes broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, turnips, collards, rutabagas, kale and kohlrabi, to name a few. The brassicas, also known as the mustard or cole family, are fairly easy to grow and prefer cool moist conditions.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Cucina Sorella | San Diego CA | 858-232-7808 |
| Open Gym-White Rice | San Diego CA | 619-799-3675 |
| Chateau Lake San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-670-5807 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| Wheat & Water | La Jolla CA | 858-291-8690 |
| Barbarella La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-7373 |
| Continental Catering Inc | La Mesa CA | 907-738-9264 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| The Rose | San Diego CA | 619-572-7671 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-380-9840 |
| Ballast Point Restaurant - Miramar | San Diego CA | 858-790-6900 |
| Cardellino | San Diego CA | 619-722-3398 |
| Mission Ave Bar and Grill | Oceanside CA | 760-717-5899 |
| Little Frenchie | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Gamma Phi Beta | San Diego CA | 310-634-2371 |
| Saiko Sushi-Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-0868 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 808-868-8639 |
| Bistro du Marche by Tapenade | La Jolla CA | 858-551-7500 |
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Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 35 days ago, 3/12/21 Sharer's comments : Romanesco from Milliken Farms 
University District Farmers Market
Farias Organic Farm
Near Seattle, Washington, United StatesBurlington, WA About 69 days ago, 2/06/21 Sharer's comments : A nice alternative to broccoli with a space age twist :) 
Brentwood Farmers market
Underwood Family Farms
Near Sawtelle, California, United StatesAbout 82 days ago, 1/24/21 
Virginia Park Farmer's Market
Fresno Evergreen
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 118 days ago, 12/19/20 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 332 days ago, 5/19/20 Sharer's comments : Now that is pretty! 
Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market - Soquel Ave
Near Santa Cruz, California, United States911 Soquel Ave Santa Cruz CA 95063 831-426-9901 https://www.wholefoodsmarket.com About 416 days ago, 2/25/20 Sharer's comments : Beautiful. 
Brentwood Farmers market
Underwood Family Farms
Near Sawtelle, California, United StatesAbout 418 days ago, 2/23/20 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Two Peas in a Pod
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesArroyo Grande, CA 1-805-748-0057 About 423 days ago, 2/19/20 Sharer's comments : Sweet - literally the best romanesco you can buy. 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Two Peas in a Pod
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesArroyo Grande, CA 1-805-748-0057 About 430 days ago, 2/12/20 Sharer's comments : Get your romanesco!! 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 437 days ago, 2/05/20 Sharer's comments : Romanesco in season now 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 444 days ago, 1/29/20 Sharer's comments : Exquisite Romanesco from Two Peas in a Pod! 
Lalas SA
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens M-20 About 457 days ago, 1/16/20 Sharer's comments : Romanesco 👻 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 465 days ago, 1/08/20 Sharer's comments : Beautiful Romanesco coming in right now! 
Brentwood Farmers market
Underwood family farms
Near Sawtelle, California, United StatesAbout 495 days ago, 12/08/19 
Hollywood Farmer's Market
Underwood Family Farms
Near West Hollywood, California, United States805-529-3690 About 496 days ago, 12/08/19 Sharer's comments : Large 
University District Farmers Market
Near Seattle, Washington, United StatesAbout 503 days ago, 11/30/19 Sharer's comments : Always a talk piece and a lovely sweeter alternative to cauliflower. 
Borough Market
Elsey $ Bent
Near London, England, United KingdomAbout 521 days ago, 11/13/19 Sharer's comments : Beautiful Broccoli Ronanesco 
Borough Market
Paul Wheeler Veg
Near London, England, United KingdomAbout 521 days ago, 11/13/19 Sharer's comments : Beautiful Green Broccoli Romanesco 
Berkeley Natural Grocery Company
Near Albany, California, United StatesAbout 622 days ago, 8/03/19 
Barons Marketplace
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 630 days ago, 7/26/19 
Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market - De Long Ave
Near Novato, California, United States790 De Long Ave Novato CA 94945 415-878-0455 About 635 days ago, 7/22/19 
Gus’s Community Market
Gus’s Community Market
Near San Francisco, California, United States2111 Harrison Street San Francisco CA 94110 415-431-9300 About 644 days ago, 7/12/19 
Rainbow Grocery Cooperative
Rainbow Grocery
Near San Francisco, California, United States1745 Folsom Street San Francisco CA 94103 415-863-0620 About 644 days ago, 7/12/19 
Central market of Athens Greece
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceAbout 646 days ago, 7/11/19 Sharer's comments : Romanesco 
Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market - Wilshire Blvd
Near Santa Monica, California, United States2201 Wilshire Blvd Santa Monica CA 90403 310-315-0662 About 659 days ago, 6/28/19 
Brentwood Farmers market
Underwood family farms
Near Sawtelle, California, United StatesAbout 677 days ago, 6/09/19 
Central market of Athens-Greece 🇬🇷
Central Markets & Fisheries Organization S.A. / Farmers Market
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceTzon Kennenti, Agios Ioannis Rentis https://www.okaa.gr/ About 716 days ago, 5/02/19 Sharer's comments : Romanesco from Italy 🇮🇹 
Borough Market Chegworth Valley stall
Chegworth Vally stall
Near London, England, United KingdomAbout 725 days ago, 4/23/19 Sharer's comments : Very fresh Romanosco Cauliflower 
Central Market of Athens - Greece
Central Markets & Fisheries Organization S.A. / Farmers Market
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceTzon Kennenti, Agios Ioannis Rentis https://www.okaa.gr/ About 730 days ago, 4/18/19 Sharer's comments : Italian Romanesco |
