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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.
| Beach Plum Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-931-1362 |
| The Tavern | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| Zel's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-0076 |
| Azuki Sushi Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-238-4760 |
| The Flavor Chef (Catering) | Vista CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Mission Ave Bar and Grill | Oceanside CA | 760-637-2222 |
| Rubicon Deli India Street | San Diego CA | 619-200-4201 |
| One Door North | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| Black Raill Kitchen + Bar | Carlsbad CA | 619-454-9182 |
| Shogun Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| Busy Bee Cook For Me | San Diego CA | 858-405-5372 |
| Veg Appeal | San Diego CA | 619-940-7648 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| J & Tonys | San Diego CA | 855-634-7664 |
| Viejas Casino Grove Steakhouse | Alpine CA | 800-295-3172 |
| C 2 C | San Diego CA | 619-972-9345 |
| Jeune Et Jolie | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| San Diego Freedom Ranch | Campo CA | 619-478-5696 |
| Well Fed | San Diego CA | 619-948-9983 |
| Carte Hotel | San Diego CA | 504-554-1323 |
| Marriott Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-3000 x6335 |
| Larsen's Steakhouse - La Jolla | San Diego CA | 310-407-9937 |
| Duke's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-1999 |
| Rosewood Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 760-231-5886 |
| The Original 40 Brewing | San Diego CA | 619-206-4725 |
| Louisiana Purchase | San Diego CA | 716-946-7953 |
| Farmers Table | La Mesa CA | 619-724-6465 |
| Rovino The Foodery | San Diego CA | 619-972-6286 |
| Marriot Courtyard Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 619-291-5270 |
| Reata Glen | Mission Viejo CA | 949-545-2250 |
| Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 858-273-8440 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 x4 |
| Brigantine Portside Pier | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| Food Made Fresh | Carlsbad CA | 805-341-0149 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| Starlite Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-358-9766 |
| Brigantine Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| Sbicca | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1001 |
| The Butchery | San Diego CA | 858-345-1524 |
| Oscars Brewing Company | Temecula CA | 619-695-2422 |
| The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
| Craft and Commerce (Sekscobra Inc.) | San Diego CA | 619-962-5935 |
| Farmers Bottega | San Diego CA | 619-458-9929 |
| Mangia Mangia | Valley Center CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
| Dan Gonzales Inc. | San Diego CA | 858-922-0522 |
| Casino Inn Bar & Grill | Alpine CA | 619-445-9581 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 619-955-8495 |
| AToN Center Inc. | Encinitas CA | 858-759-5017 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (7 Mile) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Morning Glory | San Diego CA | 619-629-0302 |
| Eve Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-231-1052 |
| Shoreside Support Boat | San Diego CA | 704-277-7929 |
| WaterBar | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Herb & Sea | Encinitas CA | 858-587-6601 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Farmer and The Seahorse 2020 | San Diego CA | 303-877-5052 |
| RoVino Rotisserie + Wine | San Diego CA | 619-972-6286 |
| 619 Spirits | San Diego CA | 619-940-6456 |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| Pendry SD (Lion Fish) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Pendry SD (Provisional) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Viejas Casino Hotel Kitchen | Alpine CA | 702-401-0455 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| Fortunate Son | San Diego CA | 619-610-9168 |
| Searcher | San Diego CA | 619-226-2403 |
| The Rose | San Diego CA | 619-281-0718 |
| Union Kitchen & Tap (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2337 |
| Ulivo | San Diego CA | 619-962-7345 |
| Local Tap House & Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 760-547-1469 |
| Catania La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| Rabbit Hole | San Diego CA | 619-255-4653 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Cloak and Petal | San Diego CA | 619-501-5505 |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
| Knotty Barrel- Rancho | San Diego CA | 858-484-8758 |
| Noble House Hotels & Resorts | San Diego CA | 619-276-4010 |
| Red O Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-291-8360 |
| Glenbrook Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Eve-Creations Wellness | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2560 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 619-990-0158 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Rustic Root | San Diego CA | 619-232-1747 |
| Encontro North Park | San Diego CA | 619-291-1220 |
| Graze | San Diego CA | 619-839-9852 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| Paradise Point Resort Barefoot | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Carte Blanche Bistro & Bar | Oceanside CA | 619-297-3100 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-657-6473 |
| Harvest Kitchen | Vista CA | 619-709-0938 |
| Cucina Enoteca | Del Mar CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Madison | San Diego CA | 619-822-3465 |
| Zeca Trading Co. | San Diego CA | 619-410-1576 |
| Smoking Gun | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Mesa College | San Diego CA | 619-388-2240 |
| Drew Lopez | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Lucky Bolt | San Diego CA | 917-969-9500 |
| Pala Mesa Resort | Fallbrook CA | 706-728-5881 |
| Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
| Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
| University Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-5200 |
| Park Hyatt Aviara | Carlsbad CA | 760-448-1234 |
| The Glen at Scripps Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-444-8500 |
| HiroNori Ramen | San Diego CA | 619-241-2856 |
| The Smoking Goat | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
| Le Papagayo | Encinitas CA | 760-944-8252 |
| Barbarella La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-7373 |
| Shake and Muddle | Chula Vista CA | 619-816-5429 |
| Cucina Sorella | San Diego CA | 619-281-4014 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 5 days ago, 8/07/20 
West Seattle Farmers Market
Kirsop Farm
Near Seattle, Washington, United StatesTumwater, WA About 395 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 396 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 416 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 418 days ago, 6/21/19 
Bristol Farms La Jolla
Near La Jolla, California, United StatesAbout 493 days ago, 4/07/19 Sharer's comments : Fresh Aspirations !! 
Sprouts Farmers Market
Near La Jolla, California, United StatesAbout 501 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 508 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 659 days ago, 10/23/18 Sharer's comments : Broccolini (Aspirations) spotted at First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op. |
