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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.
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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.
| The Butchery | San Diego CA | 858-345-1524 |
| Madison | San Diego CA | 619-822-3465 |
| Oscars Brewing Company | Temecula CA | 619-695-2422 |
| Born & Raised | San Diego CA | 619-550-5412 |
| Viewpoint Brewing Co. | Del Mar CA | 858-205-9835 |
| Zel's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-0076 |
| Monteferante Foods | Vista CA | 310-740-0194 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| Thyme for Something Homemade | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-245-1004 |
| Siesel's Meats | San Diego CA | 619-275-1234 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Mesa College | San Diego CA | 619-388-2240 |
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| Wet Stone Winebar and Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-255-2856 |
| The Original 40 Brewing | San Diego CA | 619-206-4725 |
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| Wrench and Rodent | Oceanside CA | 760-840-1976 |
| Herb & Sea | Encinitas CA | 858-587-6601 |
| Ocean Beach Surf Lodge | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| Hotel La Jolla & CUSP | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
| Viejas Casino Hotel Kitchen | Alpine CA | 702-401-0455 |
| Red O Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-291-8360 |
| Pendry SD (Lion Fish) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| Brigantine Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| Glenbrook Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Miguel's Cocina Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-759-1843 |
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| Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
| Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
| The Rose | San Diego CA | 619-281-0718 |
| Vineyard Gourmet Catering | Temecula CA | 951-858-1585 |
| Farm Fresh Meals | Vista CA | 760-707-2383 |
| San Diego Freedom Ranch | Campo CA | 619-478-5696 |
| Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 858-273-8440 |
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| Toast Catering | San Diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
| Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
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| Mille Fleurs | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-3085 |
| Larsen's Steakhouse - La Jolla | San Diego CA | 310-407-9937 |
| Shogun Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| Pier 32 Water Front Grill | National City CA | 619-718-6240 |
| Organic Memories | San Diego CA | 804-366-5703 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
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| Graze | San Diego CA | 619-839-9852 |
| Carte Blanche Bistro & Bar | Oceanside CA | 619-297-3100 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 x4 |
| Gelato Vero Café | San Diego CA | 619-295-9269 |
| Cafe Gratitude San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-736-5077 |
| Great Maple | San Diego CA | 619-255-2282 |
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| MCRD-Marine Corps Recruit Dept | San Diego CA | 619-725-6478 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-436-5236 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-657-6473 |
| Dan Gonzales Inc. | San Diego CA | 858-922-0522 |
| Le Papagayo | Encinitas CA | 760-944-8252 |
| Local Tap House & Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 760-547-1469 |
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| Ulivo | San Diego CA | 619-962-7345 |
| Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
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| True Food-Fashion Valley | San Diego CA | 619-810-2929 |
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| Zeca Trading Co. | San Diego CA | 619-410-1576 |
| Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| Shoreside Support Boat | San Diego CA | 704-277-7929 |
| Ballast Point Brewing - Miramar Brewery | San Diego CA | 858-790-6900 |
| Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| Kettner Exchange | San Diego CA | 312-415-5455 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| Gravity Heights Restaurant and Brewery | San Diego CA | 858-551-5105 |
| Cucina Enoteca | Del Mar CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Cutwater Spirits | San Diego CA | 619-672-3848 |
| Azuki Sushi Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-238-4760 |
| Paradise Point Resort Tidal | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Catania La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Tribute Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-220-0030 |
| Prager Brothers Artisan Bread | Carlsbad CA | 760-445-9536 |
| Beach Plum Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-931-1362 |
| The Flavor Chef (Catering) | Vista CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Smoking Gun | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (7 Mile) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
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| Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 619-990-0158 |
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| Hotel Del Coronado Serea Restaurant | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
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| Eve-Creations Wellness | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2560 |
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| SIE Culinary Management | San Diego CA | 858-964-8677 |
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| Paradise Point Resort Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
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| Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| Ballast Point Restaurant - Miramar | San Diego CA | 858-790-6900 |
| Town & Country San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-291-7131 |
| Kairoa Brewing Company | San Diego CA | 858-735-0051 |
| Home Kitchen Culture | San Diego CA | 619-302-7655 |
| Cardellino | San Diego CA | 619-722-3398 |
| The Compass | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-1900 |
| RoVino Rotisserie + Wine | San Diego CA | 619-972-6286 |
| Barbarella La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-7373 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
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| Knotty Barrel- Rancho | San Diego CA | 858-484-8758 |
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 74 days ago, 8/07/20 
West Seattle Farmers Market
Kirsop Farm
Near Seattle, Washington, United StatesTumwater, WA About 464 days ago, 7/14/19 Sharer's comments : Mild, nutty, with an understated peppery flavor - yum! 
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Noriega Produce
Near Daly City, California, United States3821 Noriega Street San Francisco CA 94122 415-564-0370 About 465 days ago, 7/13/19 
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Near Costa Mesa, California, United States3779, 101 E. 17th St. Costa Mesa CA 92627 949-631-7880 About 485 days ago, 6/23/19 
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Stater Bros. Markets - Newport Blvd.
Near Costa Mesa, California, United States2180 Newport Blvd. Costa Mesa CA 92627 949-646-2324 About 487 days ago, 6/21/19 
Bristol Farms La Jolla
Near La Jolla, California, United StatesAbout 562 days ago, 4/07/19 Sharer's comments : Fresh Aspirations !! 
Sprouts Farmers Market
Near La Jolla, California, United StatesAbout 570 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 577 days ago, 3/23/19 Sharer's comments : Broccolini (Aspirations) spotted at Little Italy Mercato. First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op Near Corvallis, Oregon, United States About 728 days ago, 10/23/18 Sharer's comments : Broccolini (Aspirations) spotted at First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op. |
