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Description/Taste
Basil leaves widely range in size and appearance, depending on the specific variety, and average 3 to 11 centimeters in length with an oval to lanceolate shape. The leaf’s surface is smooth, broad, and flat with prominent veining, found in shades of bright green, dark green, and purple. The leaves also have even to serrated, jagged edges and are attached to fibrous, square stems. Basil leaves are highly fragrant and offer distinct aromas of anise, clove, citrus, cinnamon, and camphor due to a rich content of essential oils. The leaves can be harvested at multiple maturity stages, bearing different flavors with each variety, and generally have an herbal, sweet, and nutty taste with fresh licorice nuances.
Seasons/Availability
Basil is available year-round.
Current Facts
Basil, botanically a part of the Ocimum genus, is a general descriptor used to encompass many different varieties of aromatic herbs belonging to the Lamiaceae or mint family. The name Basil is derived from the Greek word basilikos, roughly translating to mean “herb worthy of a king,” and this title was given to the aromatic plant for its widespread use in medicinal and culinary applications worldwide. Ocimum basilicum, also known as Sweet Basil, is the most prevalent species commercially grown, and within the species, there are over 60 different varieties of Sweet Basil such as Dark Opal, Cinnamon, Globe, and Purple Basil. There are also well-known Basil hybrids, including Lemon and African Blue, and other Basil species such as Thai Basil grown for culinary and medicinal uses.
Nutritional Value
Basil is an excellent source of vitamin K, a nutrient that assists in faster wound healing, and is a good source of iron to build the protein hemoglobin to transport oxygen through the blood. The aromatic leaves also contain vitamin A to maintain healthy organ functioning, calcium to strengthen bones, manganese to stimulate protein digestion, and antioxidants to provide anti-inflammatory properties to protect against free radical damage. Basil contains an aromatic fragrance and flavor due to essential oils such as linalool, methyl chavicol, and eugenol. Each essential oil will be found in varying levels in different Basil varieties, giving each type a unique flavor and scent.
Applications
Basil is an aromatic herb used whole, chopped, or crushed in a wide variety of savory and sweet preparations. The leaves are most commonly used raw and are lightly torn, tossed into green salads, chopped and mixed into grain, rice, and noodle dishes, or used as a fresh topping over pizza and pasta. Basil can also be layered on toast with creamy spreads, placed inside sandwiches, infused into oils and vinegar, or blended into sauces such as pesto. Beyond fresh applications, Basil can be sauteed into eggs, stir-fried with vegetables, stirred into soups and curries, or deep-fried and served with roasted meats. The herbs can also be incorporated into sweet dishes such as sorbet or ice cream and used as a topping over shortcakes, cookies, and tarts. In addition to the leaves, Basil flower buds are edible and can be mixed into salads, soups, and bowls. Basil pairs well with nuts such as pistachios, pine nuts, and walnuts, tomatoes, zucchini, corn, artichoke hearts, radishes, bell peppers, aromatics including garlic, onion, red onion, ginger, lemongrass, and shallots, fruits such as pears, strawberries, nectarines, peaches, watermelon, and mango, and other herbs such as mint, parsley, and cilantro. Basil should be used immediately for the best quality and flavor. Fresh leaves attached to stems can be placed in a glass of water and lightly covered in the refrigerator, where they will keep up to one week. Individual leaves can also be stored in between paper towels in a plastic bag, kept in the fridge for 2 to 4 days. For extended use, Basil can be frozen in airtight plastic bags. Basil can also be dried and used as a spice, but much of the aroma and flavor will be lost in the drying process.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
In Italy, Basil has transitioned over time from a symbol of hate to a symbol of love. During the Ancient Roman Empire, many gardeners believed Basil would grow to larger sizes if the plant were yelled at and cursed while cultivating. This aggression established the herb’s hateful reputation, but later in the mid 14th century, Basil became a symbol of love and death in the story of Lisabetta and The Pot of Basil. The emotional story is contained within The Decameron, a novel written by Giovanni Boccaccio, centered around two lovers caught in a secret affair, Lisabetta and Lorenzo. One night Lorenzo was killed by Lisabetta’s brothers, and in anguish, Lisabetta cut off her lover’s head and buried it in the bottom of a potted Basil plant. Lisabetta wept over the Basil daily, and through her tears, the plant flourished and became a symbol of her lost love. The story tragically ends with the Basil plant being taken away from Lisabetta, but the tale transformed Basil's hateful reputation into a symbol of love in Italian culture. In the Middle Ages, Basil was also worn in single women's hair as a symbol of their availability for romance and was thought to help bring them love.
Geography/History
Basil is native to regions of Africa and Asia and has been growing wild for over 4,000 years. The ancient herb was introduced to the Mediterranean in the early ages through trade routes and was used for religious, medicinal, and folkloric purposes in Egyptian, Greek, and Roman civilizations. Basil was eventually spread to England during the 16th century and North America in the 17th century. Newspaper documentation mentioning the sale of Basil in New York can be found dating back to the end of the 18th century, quickly establishing the herb as a cultivated variety. Today, Basil can be found growing in warm, subtropical, and temperate regions worldwide, especially in Central Africa, Southeast Asia, the Mediterranean, New Zealand, Australia, and the United States. The herbs are cultivated for commercial use, grown in home gardens, and are also still found growing wild.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Sorority Cuisine - SAE | San Diego CA | 310-402-6195 |
| Piatti | San Diego CA | 858-454-1589 |
| Nolita Hall | San Diego CA | 619-618-8820 |
| Barbusa | San Diego CA | 619-297-6333 |
| Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
| Meraki Cafe | San Diego CA | 415-819-2175 |
| Venissimo Cheese North Park | San Diego CA | 619-376-1834 |
| Wayfarer Bread | La Jolla CA | 805-709-0964 |
| Five Oceans Fish Market | San Diego CA | 858-261-1796 |
| Golden Door | San Marcos CA | 760-761-4142 |
| The Shout House | San Diego CA | 619-231-6700 |
| BFD-Big Front Door | San Diego CA | 619-723-8183 |
| Bayhill Tavern | San Diego CA | 858-288-6923 |
| Civico 1845 | San Diego CA | 574-210-4025 |
| Moxy San Diego Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-376-1850 |
| Pacific Cafe & Catering (Medical Cntr Dr.) | La Jolla CA | 619-808-4087 |
| Uptown Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-683-9322 |
| Green Acres Campus 2020 | San Diego CA | 858-450-9907 |
| Lola 55 | San Diego CA | 619-727-9282 |
| Morning Glory | San Diego CA | 619-629-0302 |
| Black Raill Kitchen + Bar | Carlsbad CA | 619-454-9182 |
| Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
| Waverly | Cardiff CA | 619-244-0416 |
| Born & Raised | San Diego CA | 619-944-1631 |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| Sandbar Sports Grill | Mission Beach CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
| Pour House | Oceanside CA | 760-730-5944 |
| The Crack Shack-Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 858-735-3093 |
| Cucina Urbana (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-232-7808 |
| Tartine | Coronado CA | 619-435-4323 |
| Huntress (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Hilton Garden Inn | San Diego CA | 858-720-9500 |
| California Kebab & Beer Garden | San Diego CA | 858-272-5222 |
| Barrel & Board | San Diego CA | 619-379-2574 |
| The Plot | Oceanside CA | 422-266-8200 |
| Lafayette Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
| The Greenspot Salad-4sRanch | San Diego CA | 619-865-0386 |
| Jujus Kitchen | Bonita CA | 619-471-5342 |
| The Greenspot Salad- MV | San Diego CA | 619-230-5946 |
| Jeune Et Jolie | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Wolf In the Woods | San Diego CA | 619-851-7275 |
| Chateau Lake San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-670-5807 |
| The Pizza Guys | Vista CA | 760-529-7873 |
| West Brew | Del Mar CA | 858-412-4364 |
| Moniker Coffee Company | San Diego CA | 541-450-2402 |
| Secret Sister | San Diego CA | 619-281-0718 |
| Vi At La Jolla Village | San Diego CA | 858-646-7700 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 520-205-1288 |
| Brandon Matzek- Blogger | San Diego CA | 800-221-9730 |
| Communal Coffee | San Diego CA | 619-305-9525 |
| Cucina Enoteca | Del Mar CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Top of the Market | San Diego CA | 619-234-4867 |
| Polaris Supreme | San Diego CA | 619-390-7890 |
| Great Maple Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-255-2282 |
| Park Commons - ARE | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Starlite Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-358-9766 |
| Barbarella La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-7373 |
| Thyme for Something Homemade | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-245-1004 |
| Black Radish | San Diego CA | 619-775-7412 |
| Alila Marea Beach Resort | Encinitas CA | 805-539-9719 |
| Davanti Enoteca India St. | San Diego CA | 619-237-9606 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Serea Restaurant | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Peace Pies | San Diego CA | 619-618-6960 |
| Nectarine Grove Bakehouse | Del Mar CA | 858-925-7357 |
| Ki's Kitchen Commissary | VISTA CA | 760-777-0700 |
| Toast Cafe | San Diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
| Ballast Point Restaurant - Miramar | San Diego CA | 858-790-6900 |
| Portside Pier (Brigantine) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Seasalt | Del Mar CA | 858-755-7100 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| Milk Organics | Vista CA | 760-504-8019 |
| The Mission MB | San Diego CA | 858-488-9060 |
| Edgewater Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-7581 |
| University Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-5200 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Stone Brewing-Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-269-2100 |
| The Tavern | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| PureTaco | Carlsbad CA | 760-845-3346 |
| Yoann Taboyan, Personal Chef | San Diego CA | 347-277-1958 |
| Saiko Sushi-Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-0868 |
| The Bier Garden | Encinitas CA | 760-632-2437 |
| Jack & Giulio's | San Diego CA | 619-294-2074 |
| Polite Provisions | San Diego CA | 619-677-3784 |
| Paradise Point Resort Tidal | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| RoVino Rotisserie + Wine | San Diego CA | 619-972-6286 |
| Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens | Escondido CA | 760-294-7866 |
| Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
| Carte Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-365-1858 |
| Trattoria I Trulli | Encinitas CA | 760-277-9826 |
| Harry's Coffee Shop | San Diego CA | 858-454-7381 |
| Seneca | San Diego CA | 619-588-2411 |
| The Lion Share Bar | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
| Rosemary Trattoria | Coronado CA | 619-669-8435 |
| Siesel's Meats | San Diego CA | 619-275-1234 |
| Coin-Op Game Room (Downtown) | San Diego CA | 619-255-8864 |
| Isola La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-412-5566 |
| Home & Away - Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-886-1358 |
| Landons East Meets West | San Marcos CA | 760-304-4560 |
| Glenbrook Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Tipsy Crow | San Diego CA | 619-338-9300 |
| Full Moon | San Diego CA | 619-233-3711 |
| Dough Momma | La Jolla CA | 858-346-6692 |
| Rustic Root | San Diego CA | 619-232-1747 |
| Open Gym-Craft Meals | San Diego CA | 619-865-3024 |
| Cove House | La Jolla CA | 858-999-0034 |
| Kairoa Brewing Company | San Diego CA | 858-735-0051 |
| My Yard Live | San Marcos CA | 619-339-1686 |
| Il Sogno Italiano | San Diego CA | 619-380-2652 |
| One Door North | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| Stake Chophouse & Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-0077 |
| Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
| Hott Mess | San Diego CA | 619-297-1866 |
| Cesarina | San Diego CA | 619-226-6222 |
| Toast Catering | San Diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
| Eddie V's La Jolla - EV# 8511 | La Jolla CA | 858-459-5500 |
| Communal Coffee - Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 619-920-7887 |
| The Compass | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-1900 |
| The Tavern Bar | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| Convention Center Shell | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| Nutmeg Bakery & Cafe 1 | San Diego CA | 858-405-2401 |
| The Monsaraz | San Diego CA | 858-760-6228 |
| Mitch's Seafood | San Diego CA | 619-316-7314 |
| Le Papagayo (Carlsbad) | Carlsbad CA | 949-235-5862 |
| Ulivo | San Diego CA | 619-962-7345 |
| Viewpoint Brewing Co. | Del Mar CA | 858-205-9835 |
| You & Yours Distilling Co. | San Diego CA | 214-693-6619 |
| Pacific Coast Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-794-4632 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 808-868-8639 |
| The Hop Stop | Poway CA | 858-859-2669 |
| Solterra Winery + Kitchen | Encinitas CA | 858-245-6146 |
| Creme De La Crepe 2020 | San Diego CA | 619-269-1886 |
| Red Door Friends | San Diego CA | 619-295-6000 |
| Bayside Landing | San Diego CA | 858-270-9200 |
| Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 508-320-6644 |
| Fort Oak | San Diego CA | 619-795-6901 |
| Madison | San Diego CA | 619-822-3465 |
| Sidebar - Market SB, LLC | San Diego CA | 619-696-0946 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| Hotel La Jolla & CUSP -CLK | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
| Sisters Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-228-6822 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| The Clean & Colorful Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-775-9005 |
| Ketch Grill and Taps | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Peohes | Coronado CA | 619-437-4474 |
| MRKT Space | Encinitas CA | 760-331-8705 |
| Miguel's Cocina Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2401 |
| The Trails | San Diego CA | 619-581-5331 |
| The Haven | San Diego CA | 619-964-3778 |
| Rare Society | San Diego CA | 619-501-6404 |
| The Mission NP | San Diego CA | 619-220-8992 |
| Cardiff Seaside Market | Cardiff CA | 760-753-5445 |
| Reata Glen | Ladera Ranch CA | 949-545-2250 |
| Duke's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-1999 |
| Healthy Creations-Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-479-0500 |
| Saiko Sushi-North Park | San Diego CA | 619-886-6656 |
| Flap Your Jacks | San Diego CA | 858-224-7442 |
| Park Hyatt Aviara | Carlsbad CA | 760-448-1234 |
| Wormwood | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Revolution Roasters | Oceanside CA | 760-330-6827 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| The Compass Bar | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-1900 |
| Ebullition Brew Works & Gastronomy | Carlsbad CA | 760-504-4492 |
| Herb & Sea | Encinitas CA | 858-587-6601 |
| Leucadia Pizza Scripps Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-530-2222 |
| Harney Sushi Oceanside 2019 | Oceanside CA | 760-967-1820 |
| Uprising Pizza | El Cajon CA | 619-928-3286 |
| Pizza Kaiju LLC | San Diego CA | 619-240-2716 |
| Snooze - Del Mar | San Diego CA | 888-703-5300 |
| Cross Roots | San Diego CA | 858-245-1678 |
| Rabbit Hole | San Diego CA | 619-255-4653 |
| Tavern at the Beach | San Diego CA | 858-272-6066 |
| La Clochette Du Coin-Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 619-402-7911 |
| Rubicon Deli-UTC | San Diego CA | 619-200-4201 |
| Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
| The Mission EV | San Diego CA | 619-232-7662 |
| Pete's Premade Paleo | San Diego CA | 770-359-8274 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| Gravity Heights Restaurant and Brewery | San Diego CA | 858-551-5105 |
| C 2 C | San Diego CA | 619-972-9345 |
| Third Corner Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-417-9251 |
| Culinary Concepts | San Diego CA | 858-530-1885 |
| Cucina Sorella | San Diego CA | 858-232-7808 |
| Truluck's Seafood Steak and Crab House | San Diego CA | 858-453-2583 |
| Farmer and The Seahorse 2020 | San Diego CA | 619-302-3682 |
| Crust Pizzeria-Carmel | San Diego CA | 858-212-8751 |
| Lucky Bolt | San Diego CA | 662-832-3638 |
| Rosewood Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 760-231-5886 |
| Scrimshaw Coffee | San Diego CA | 951-663-2207 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| Catania La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Groundswell Brewing | Chula Vista CA | 619-403-0684 |
| Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Urbn Pizza Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-255-7300 |
| Nectarine Grove | Encinitas CA | 760-944-4525 |
| Farm Fresh Meals | San Diego CA | 760-707-2383 |
| Stout Public House | San Diego CA | 619-702-7933 |
| Siamo Napoli | San Diego CA | 619-300-4810 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
| Beeside Balcony | Del Mar CA | 858-880-8105 |
| Et Voilà! French Bistro | San Diego CA | 858-610-8784 |
| The Privateer Coal Fire Pizza | Oceanside CA | 760-310-1535 |
| Little Frenchie | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| The Glen at Scripps Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-444-8500 |
| Barefoot Coffee Cafe | Solana Beach CA | 310-428-4085 |
| JSIX American restaurant & Bar | San Diego CA | 619-531-8744 |
| Hotel Del ENO Produce | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Paradise Point Resort Barefoot | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Pacific Coast Spirits Bar | Oceanside CA | 925-381-5392 |
| Marriott Courtyard Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 619-291-5270 |
| Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
| Miho | San Diego CA | 619-365-5655 |
| Barrel Republic Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-795-0006 |
| Uncle Italian | San Diego CA | 619-629-0676 |
| Extraordinary Desserts Union St. | San Diego CA | 619-294-7001 |
| All Aspects Catering and Events | San Diego CA | 855-287-7658 |
| Chef Lance Roll | Vista CA | 760-685-2433 |
| Solare Ristorante Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-270-9670 |
| Camino Riviera | San Diego CA | 619-685-3881 |
| Manhattan of La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0700 |
| Cevascos | Del Mar CA | 858-880-8105 |
| Home and Away Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-886-1358 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| Trust Restaurant | San Diego CA | 609-780-7572 |
| Local Greens | Solana Beach CA | 858-504-0332 |
| Shogun Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| Marriott Courtyard Nolen (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-544-1004 |
| GreensPlease | Poway CA | 858-842-1001 |
| Booze Brothers Brewing Co. | Vista CA | 760-639-8338 |
| Ahimsa Collective | Chula Vista CA | 619-316-1000 |
| PFC Fitness Camp | Carlsbad CA | 888-488-8936 |
| Olive Tree Marketplace | San Diego CA | 619-224-0443 |
| Local Greens Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-487-9346 |
| Cardellino | San Diego CA | 619-722-3398 |
| Monello | San Diego CA | 619-822-5493 |
| Counterpoint | San Diego CA | 619-564-6722 |
| Marriott Courtyard Nolen | San Diego CA | 619-544-1004 |
| The Seabird Resort | Oceanside CA | 951-704-9703 |
| Dolce Pane & Vino | Del Mar CA | 858-832-1518 |
| Jo's Mission Hills Diner | San Diego CA | 619-417-3801 |
| Storyhouse Spirits | San Diego CA | 801-949-5955 |
| Leucadia Pizza Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-942-2222 |
| Kettner Exchange | San Diego CA | 909-915-9877 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 x4 |
| Bottle Rocket | San Diego CA | 619-539-7372 |
| Kitchens For Good | San Diego CA | 619-450-4040 |
| Sheraton La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-453-5500 |
| Oscars Brewing Company | Temecula CA | 619-695-2422 |
| Parkhouse Eatery | San Diego CA | 619-295-7275 |
| Wine Vault & Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-295-3939 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| Shorehouse Kitchen Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 858-663-9916 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Isola Pizza Bar | San Diego CA | 619-564-2938 |
| The Crack Shack Costa Mesa | Costa Mesa CA | 951-808-7790 |
| The Joint | San Diego CA | 619-222-8272 |
| Relic Bageri LLC | San Diego CA | 619-335-6328 |
| 619 Spirits | San Diego CA | 619-647-4409 |
| The Farm Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-5585 |
| Bistro du Marche by Tapenade | La Jolla CA | 858-551-7500 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Villa Capri Poway | Poway CA | 858-391-9400 |
| Brigantine Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| Tribute Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-220-0030 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-380-9840 |
| Zinque | San Diego CA | 559-281-2485 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-586-8289 |
| Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
| Belmont Park Draft | San Diego CA | 858-228-9283 |
| International Smoke Del Mar | San Diego CA | 619-331-4528 |
| Wonderland Ocean Pub | San Diego CA | 619-255-3358 |
| Zel's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-0076 |
| Kensington Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-684-0044 |
| Harvest Kitchen | Vista CA | 619-709-0938 |
| Pier Cafe 2021 | San Diego CA | 619-232-7277 |
| Cliffhanger Cafe Menu | San Diego CA | 858-452-9858 |
| The Guild Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-373-3184 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill | Vista CA | 760-509-4424 |
| Common Stock | San Diego CA | 805-638-8367 |
| Sbicca | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1001 |
| The Spot 2021 | La Jolla CA | 958-459-0800 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Terra Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-293-7088 |
| Bencotto Italian Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-822-5493 |
| Blue Water Seafood Market and Grill | San Diego CA | 619-497-0914 |
| Village Pizzeria Bay Side | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Miho (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| Zizikis | San Diego CA | 972-567-2396 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Hash House A Go Go | San Diego CA | 951-764-0605 |
| Burgeon Beer Co. | San Diego CA | 760-814-2548 |
| Chef Drew Mc Partlin | San Diego CA | 619-990-9201 |
| American Pizza Manufacturing | La Jolla CA | 858-246-6756 |
| Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 619-990-0158 |
| Sugar Bear Enterprises | San Diego CA | 925-383-3623 |
| Mangia Mangia | Valley Center CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Orfila Vineyards & Winery | Oceanside CA | 760-738-6500 |
| San Diego Cellars 2017 | San Diego CA | 760-207-5324 |
| Rockets Pizza and Subs | San Diego CA | 619-310-6502 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| Marys Gourmet Salads | La Jolla CA | 858-925-4690 |
| Gyrogrill | San Diego CA | 857-719-2109 |
| Crust Pizzeria Carlsbad 2019 | Carlsbad CA | 760-944-1111 |
| Hotel Republic San Diego | San Diego CA | 951-756-9357 |
| Encontro North Park | San Diego CA | 310-955-6333 |
| Pacific Coast Spirits | Oceanside CA | 925-381-5392 |
| Pitchers | San Diego CA | 858-472-1251 |
| Ballast Point Restaurant - Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-298-2337 |
| Extraordinary Desserts | San Diego CA | 619-294-2132 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
| Leucadia Pizza Point Loma | San Diego CA | 619-295-2222 |
| Wheat & Water | La Jolla CA | 858-291-8690 |
| Harley Gray Kitchen and Bar | San Diego CA | 619-840-7000 |
| Working Class | San Diego CA | 858-226-6923 |
| The Lab Restaurant | Oceanside CA | 619-861-8299 |
| Luce | San Diego CA | 619-275-2094 |
| Crust Pizzeria Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-212-8751 |
| Lean and Green La Jolla 2020 | La Jolla CA | 858-459-5326 |
| Swagyu Chop Shop-PB | San Diego CA | 858-758-0357 |
| Bread & Cie Café | San Diego CA | 619-683-9322 |
| Marriott Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-3000 x6335 |
| Cody's at the Cove | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0040 |
| Oyster and Pearl Bar Restaurant | La Mesa CA | 619-303-8118 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (7 Mile) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| InterContinental Vistal Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Seasoned Catering and Events | San Diego CA | 619-246-4909 |
| Beach Terrance Inn | Carlsbad CA | 760-729-5951 |
| Asti Ristorante | San Diego CA | 619-232-8844 |
| The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| Costa Brava | San Diego CA | 858-273-1218 |
| The Local-Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 858-263-7475 |
| Snake Oil Cocktail Company LLC | San Diego CA | 619-754-4041 |
| Half Door Brewing | San Diego CA | 619-655-7459 |
| Green Dragon Tavern & Museum | Carlsbad CA | 760-797-5579 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| Mimmos Italian Village | San Diego CA | 619-239-3710 |
| Harney Sushi Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-295-3272 |
| SandBox Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-272-7263 |
| Red Tail Catering | San Marcos CA | 858-605-8219 |
| Sets Kitchen and Bar | San Marcos CA | 970-390-2148 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (Banquets) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Rubicon Deli India Street | San Diego CA | 619-200-4201 |
| 264 Fresco (Deck Kitchen) | Carlsbad CA | 760-720-3737 |
| Artifact at Mingei | San Diego CA | 619-846-2164 |
| Morgan Run Resort and Club | Rancho Sante Fe CA | 858-756-2471 |
| Great Maple La Jolla UTC | San Diego CA | 858-886-7403 |
| Nadolife Production | San Diego CA | 619-239-1224 |
| Marriott Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-696-0234 x6051 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Shorehouse Kitchen | La Jolla CA | 858-459-3300 |
| Carmel Mountain Ranch Country Club | San Diego CA | 760-583-9237 |
| Palmys | San Diego CA | 858-886-7111 |
| Al Fresko | Oceanside CA | 858-888-6294 |
| Maple Blue | San Diego CA | 860-733-5126 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Darshan Bakery (Del Mar) | Del Mar CA | 858-925-7223 |
| Brigantine Imperial Beach | Imperial Beach CA | 619-591-1350 |
| The Market by Buon Appetito | San Diego CA | 619-237-1335 |
| Juniper & Ivy | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
| Miguel's Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| The Crack Shack-San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-795-3299 |
| Caffe Calabria Coffee Roasting Company | San Diego CA | 619-683-7787 |
| California Center for the Arts | Escondido CA | 760-839-4107 |
| Panama 66 | San Diego CA | 619-206-6352 |
| Continental Catering Inc | La Mesa CA | 907-738-9264 |
| The Promiscuous Fork-La Jolla Blvd | La Jolla CA | 858-776-3246 |
| Third Corner Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-223-2700 |
| Pendry SD (Provisional) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| The Bellows | San Marcos CA | 619-395-6325 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| Shake and Muddle | Chula Vista CA | 619-816-5429 |
| We Olive La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-551-8250 |
| Supernatural Sandwich (Miramar) | San Diego CA | 858-831-7835 |
| Le Papagayo (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-944-8252 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Viejas Casino Grove Steakhouse | Alpine CA | 800-295-3172 |
| Little Italy Pizzeria and Pasta | San Diego CA | 619-220-0025 |
| Pannikin La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-5453 |
| Bantams Roost Public House | Carlsbad CA | 858-245-7166 |
| Public Square Coffee House | La Mesa CA | 619-729-2672 |
| Reel Street Eats | San Diego CA | 619-558-9114 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Pete's Seafood and Sandwich | San Diego CA | 619-852-1493 |
| Marriott Courtyard Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-260-8500 |
| La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Paradise Point Resort BQT Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Pure Meal Prep SD | San Diego CA | 209-485-4861 |
| Village Pizzaria | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Hilton Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 619-543-9000 |
| Crown Point Catering | San Diego CA | 619-223-1211 |
| Little Lion | San Diego CA | 619-519-4079 |
| Shelter / Saloon | Encinitas CA | 858-382-4047 |
| Brigantine Poway | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
| Public House 131 | San Diego CA | 858-537-0890 |
| Word of Mouth Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-705-3752 |
| Don Pietro | San Diego CA | 619-255-7205 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| Bernini's Bistro | La Jolla CA | 858-454-5013 |
| Nutmeg Bakery & Cafe 2 | Poway CA | 858-397-2922 |
| Larsen's Steakhouse - La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-886-7561 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| Semola | La Jolla CA | 858-247-9670 |
| Cutwater Spirits | San Diego CA | 619-672-3848 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Venissimo Cheese Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-847-9616 |
| 264 Fresco (Kitchen) | Carlsbad CA | 760-720-3737 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Salt & Whiskey | San Diego CA | 619-214-9519 |
| Craft House Sky Deck | San Diego CA | 619-948-4458 |
| Claytons Bakery & Bistro | Coronado CA | 619-435-5425 |
| Blind Lady | San Diego CA | 619-381-4475 |
| Cashew Later Sauce Company,LLC | San Diego CA | 503-970-8762 |
| Village Vino | San Diego CA | 619-546-8466 |
| The Pearl Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| Regents Pizzeria | La Jolla CA | 858-550-0406 |
| Rovino The Foodery | San Diego CA | 619-204-3666 |
| Huntress | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
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North Park Thursday Market
Rodney Kawano Farms
Near San Diego, California, United StatesOceanside, CA About 70 days ago, 11/11/21 
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SpecialtyProduce
Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock street San Diego CA 92110 619-295-3172 About 118 days ago, 9/24/21 Sharer's comments : Basil from Fresno Evergreens 
Leucadia Farmer's Market
Rodriguez Family Farms
Near Encinitas, California, United StatesSan Diego, CA About 123 days ago, 9/19/21 Sharer's comments : Can't go wrong with a fresh basil, tomato salad! 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 143 days ago, 8/30/21 
Pacific Beach Farmers Market
Rodney Kawano Farms
Near La Jolla, California, United StatesOceanside, CA About 156 days ago, 8/17/21 Sharer's comments : This freshly torn basil smells decadent and the recipes are boundless! 
Hillcrest Farmers Market
Archi's Acres Inc.
Near San Diego, California, United StatesEscondido, CA About 165 days ago, 8/08/21 Sharer's comments : Fresh basil in abundance!! Love this small scale organic farm with a mission - they have an awesome Veteran's sustainable agriculture program ❤️ 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 172 days ago, 8/01/21 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 280 days ago, 4/15/21 Sharer's comments : Basil From Fresno Evergreens 
Broadway Sunday Farmer's Market
Near Seattle, Washington, United StatesAbout 515 days ago, 8/23/20 Sharer's comments : Success - fresh basil will be perfect in my chicken wraps today! 
Bellingham Farmer's Market
Sunseed Farm
Near Bellingham, Washington, United StatesAcme, Wa About 551 days ago, 7/18/20 Sharer's comments : Why buy when you can grow fresh sweet basil on your windowsill! 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 588 days ago, 6/11/20 Sharer's comments : Beautiful fresh Basil! 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
John Her Produce
Near Santa Monica, California, United States1-559-313-6676 About 610 days ago, 5/20/20 Sharer's comments : Beautiful and Fragrant Italian Basil from Her Produce |
