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Description/Taste
Italian parsley is a leafy herb that grows small in stature, around one foot tall and about the same around. The multi-branched Italian parsley has bright green stems that are tender when young and grow woody as the plant matures. The leaves are triangular, flat, and deeply toothed, divided into three sections with multiple leaves growing along the tops of the stems. The flat-leafed variety is hardier than the curly variety and it has a stronger aroma and flavor that is slightly less bitter. The flavor is often described as fresh and green, with hints of citrus, clove and nutmeg and an earthy taste. In its 2nd year, Italian parsley will flower, with circular bunches of small white flowers atop thin stems.
Seasons/Availability
Italian parsley is available year-round.
Current Facts
Italian parsley is a cousin of the curly variety often spotted on a dish as a garnish. The botanical name for Italian parsley is Petroselinum crispum neapolitanum, though it is often referred to as “flat-leafed parsley.” The aromatic herb is in the carrot family and gets its name from its likely place of origin. Italian parsley is grown not only for its aromatic leaves but also its stems, which are featured in the classic French seasoning ‘bouquet garni,’ that also includes fresh sprigs of thyme and dry bay leaves. In addition to the Italian and curly varieties, there is a third parsley variety called Hamburg, which is grown for its long, salsify-like root and used mainly for medicinal purposes.
Nutritional Value
Italian parsley has the same health benefits as the curly variety. The leafy herb is a good source of vitamins A, B, C and K, and the minerals iron, potassium, and copper. Italian parsley also contains folate. Compounds in Italian parsley’s essential oils like limonene, eugenol and myristicin give the herb its aroma as well as antifungal, antiseptic, and anti-inflammatory properties. Flavonoids in Italian parsley, such as luteolin and apigenin give it anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits. Italian parsley is used as a pallet cleanser and digestive aid.
Applications
Italian parsley stems are traditionally included in a chef’s ‘bouquet garni,’ a bundle of herbs used to infuse flavor into soups, stocks, brines and sauces. The leaves are often reserved for garnish, or added at the end to soups for a fresh green taste. Italian parsley holds up to cooking better than the curly variety, so it is often preferred when using in recipes for hot dishes. Add fresh sprigs to stocks and sauces; use just the stems in a lightly colored sauce to keep the leaves from coloring the dish. Chop the flat-leafed parsley and add to tabbouleh or mix with rice and dill for stuffed grape leaves. Use Italian parsley in marinades and dressings, coleslaws and potato dishes. Italian parsley should be rinsed under cool water to remove any dirt before use. Store unwashed Italian parsley in the refrigerator, wrapped in plastic for up to a week.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
In some countries, the curly variety is preferred over the flat-leaf Italian parsley. This could be related to an ancient practice of avoiding the flat-leafed variety due to its resemblance to the poisonous weed, “fool’s parsley.” The ancient Greeks used parsley for both medicinal purposes, as well as for the adornment of athletes and the tombs of the dead. The Grecian use of parsley as a medicinal herb may have influenced its use in Ayurvedic practices in India. The dried stems and leaves can be powdered and used as a green dye or food coloring.
Geography/History
Italian parsley is native to the Mediterranean region of southern Europe, though botanist Carl Linnaeus believed it to be specifically the large island of Sardinia off the coast of Italy and southern France. Cultivated for more than 2,000 years, Parsley was used for centuries as a medicinal herb before it was consumed as a seasoning. It was likely in Europe during the Middle Ages that it was first used as an ingredient in kitchens. The aromatic herb was brought to the United States in the 17th century with colonists and travelers, and it is now considered to be native in many states. Italian parsley grows best in rich, moist soil and do best in areas where the summers are cooler without humidity and too much heat.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Trattoria I Trulli | Encinitas CA | 760-277-9826 |
| Monteferante Foods | Vista CA | 310-740-0194 |
| Il Dandy | San Diego CA | 609-373-5917 |
| Kettner Exchange | San Diego CA | 312-415-5455 |
| Open Gym-Well Fed | San Diego CA | 619-799-3675 |
| Leucadia Pizza Point Loma | San Diego CA | 619-295-2222 |
| Monello | San Diego CA | 619-822-5493 |
| Kensington Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-684-0044 |
| Catania La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| International Smoke Del Mar | San Diego CA | 619-331-4528 |
| The Compass | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-1900 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-380-9840 |
| Rovino The Foodery | San Diego CA | 619-972-6286 |
| Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| Barbarella La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-7373 |
| Sidebar - Market SB, LLC | San Diego CA | 619-696-0946 |
| The Clean & Colorful Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-775-9005 |
| Open Gym-Craft Meals | San Diego CA | 619-799-3675 |
| Morning Glory | San Diego CA | 619-629-0302 |
| Bishop School | San Diego CA | 858-459-4021 x212 |
| The Loma Club | San Diego CA | 619-222-4653 |
| Chef Drew Mc Partlin | San Diego CA | 619-990-9201 |
| Pacific Cafe & Catering (Medical Cntr Dr.) | La Jolla CA | 619-808-4087 |
| Rare Society | San Diego CA | 619-501-6404 |
| Sublime Ale House-San Marcos | San Marcos CA | |
| Nate's Garden Grill | San Diego CA | 619-607-0117 |
| Ebullition Brew Works & Gastronomy | Carlsbad CA | 760-504-4492 |
| San Diego Humane Society | San Diego CA | 619-299-7012 |
| Blue Water Seafood Market and Grill | San Diego CA | 619-497-0914 |
| Cucina Sorella | San Diego CA | 858-232-7808 |
| The Cork and Craft | San Diego CA | 858-618-2463 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-586-8289 |
| Eddie V's Prime Seafood | San Diego CA | 619-615-0281 |
| Beach Plum Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-688-8682 |
| Pete's Seafood and Sandwich | San Diego CA | 619-852-1493 |
| Craft House | San Diego CA | 619-948-4458 |
| The Go Go Truck | San Diego CA | 401-837-1740 |
| The Market by Buon Appetito | San Diego CA | 619-237-1335 |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| Fort Oak | San Diego CA | 619-795-6901 |
| Cueva Bar | San Diego CA | 619-269-6612 |
| Open Gym-White Rice | San Diego CA | 619-799-3675 |
| The Crossings | Carlsbad CA | 760-444-1800 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Brandon Matzek- Blogger | San Diego CA | 800-221-9730 |
| Jo's Mission Hills Diner | San Diego CA | 619-417-3801 |
| Pour House | Oceanside CA | 760-730-5944 |
| Crust Pizzeria Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-212-8751 |
| Davanti Enoteca India St. | San Diego CA | 619-237-9606 |
| The Rose | San Diego CA | 619-572-7671 |
| Waverly | Cardiff CA | 619-244-0416 |
| The Glen at Scripps Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-444-8500 |
| Bird Rock Coffee (Rusty Ranch) | Carlsbad CA | 619-272-0203 |
| Union Kitchen & Tap (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2337 |
| Lucky Bolt | San Diego CA | 662-832-3638 |
| The Wise Ox | San Diego CA | 619-851-0672 |
| Common Theory | San Diego CA | 858-384-7974 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| Ocean Beach Surf Lodge | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Woodsy Coffee | Encinitas CA | 858-882-7325 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Caramel Collective | San Diego CA | 206-595-5504 |
| Third Corner Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-223-2700 |
| Campfire | Carlsbad CA | |
| Fleming's Steakhouse La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-535-0078 |
| Alexander's on 30th | San Diego CA | 619-281-2539 |
| The Crack Shack Costa Mesa | Costa Mesa CA | 951-808-7790 |
| Crust Pizzeria-Carmel | San Diego CA | 858-212-8751 |
| Food of Joy | San Diego CA | 858-531-6616 |
| Gyrogrill | San Diego CA | 857-719-2109 |
| Leap Coffee | Carlsbad CA | 760-448-6167 |
| The Original 40 Brewing | San Diego CA | 619-206-4725 |
| Isola Pizza Bar | San Diego CA | 619-564-2938 |
| Eclipse Chocolate | San Diego CA | 619-831-5170 |
| Rubicon Deli-UTC | San Diego CA | 619-200-4201 |
| Barrel Republic Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 619-204-5945 |
| Local Greens | Solana Beach CA | 858-504-0332 |
| Ulivo | San Diego CA | 619-962-7345 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 520-205-1288 |
| Thyme for Something Homemade | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-245-1004 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill | Vista CA | 760-509-4424 |
| Extraordinary Desserts Union St. | San Diego CA | 619-294-7001 |
| Cutwater Spirits | San Diego CA | 619-672-3848 |
| The Smoking Goat | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| Regents Pizzeria | La Jolla CA | 858-550-0406 |
| JSIX American restaurant & Bar | San Diego CA | 619-531-8744 |
| Solare Ristorante Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-270-9670 |
| Stake Chophouse & Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-0077 |
| On Point Meal Prep | San Diego CA | 619-317-5938 |
| Ciccia Osteria | San Diego CA | 619-674-4069 |
| The Crack Shack LA | Los Angeles CA | 360-556-3032 |
| PFC Fitness Camp | Carlsbad CA | 888-488-8936 |
| The Privateer Coal Fire Pizza | Oceanside CA | 760-310-1535 |
| Orens Fine Foods | San Diego CA | 510-910-2298 |
| Juniper & Ivy | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
| Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-365-5655 |
| Fernside | San Diego CA | 619-398-5156 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| Pacific Coast Spirits | Oceanside CA | 925-381-5392 |
| Communal Coffee | San Diego CA | 619-920-7887 |
| SIE Culinary Management | San Diego CA | 858-964-8677 |
| Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 619-990-0158 |
| Duke's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-1999 |
| Enclave | Miramar CA | 808-554-4219 |
| Toast Cafe | San Diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
| The Plot | Oceanside CA | 422-266-8200 |
| Great Maple Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-255-2282 |
| Zinque | San Diego CA | 619-915-6172 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| Cesarina | San Diego CA | 619-226-6222 |
| Chateau Lake San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-670-5807 |
| Sensations Salud | San Diego CA | 619-933-3489 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| Addison Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-350-7600 |
| Crust Pizzeria Carlsbad 2019 | Carlsbad CA | 760-944-1111 |
| Bud & Robs New Orleans Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-549-9002 |
| San Diego Freedom Ranch | Campo CA | 619-478-5696 |
| Stone Brewing-Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-269-2100 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Bakery | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Morgan Run Resort and Club | Rancho Sante Fe CA | 858-756-2471 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 x4 |
| SpiceBreeze | San Diego CA | 760-350-5555 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Store Room | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Seasoned Catering and Events | San Diego CA | 619-246-4909 |
| Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
| Olive Tree Marketplace | San Diego CA | 619-224-0443 |
| Volcano Rabbit | San Diego CA | 619-232-8226 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| Panama 66 | San Diego CA | 619-206-6352 |
| Bistro du Marche by Tapenade | La Jolla CA | 858-551-7500 |
| The Roxy Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2899 |
| The Miller's Table | Oceanside CA | 310-694-4091 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| The Haven | San Diego CA | 619-964-3778 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Isola La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-412-5566 |
| Little Frenchie | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| The Compass Bar | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-1900 |
| Tahona (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Marys Gourmet Salads | La Jolla CA | 858-925-4690 |
| Craft and Commerce (Sekscobra Inc.) | San Diego CA | 619-962-5935 |
| Third Corner Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-417-9251 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Serea Restaurant | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Orfila Vineyards & Winery | Oceanside CA | 760-738-6500 |
| Cucina Enoteca | Del Mar CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Terra Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-293-7088 |
| Shore Rider | La Jolla CA | 858-412-5308 |
| Prager Brothers (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-704-8441 |
| Smoking Gun | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| The Bier Garden | Encinitas CA | 760-632-2437 |
| Urbn Pizza Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-255-7300 |
| Green Acres Campus 2020 | San Diego CA | 858-450-9907 |
| Wheat & Water | La Jolla CA | 858-291-8690 |
| Oside Kitchen Collaborative | Oceanside CA | 619-807-7161 |
| Dolce Pane & Vino | Del Mar CA | 858-832-1518 |
| Cove House | La Jolla CA | 858-999-0034 |
| Black Raill Kitchen + Bar | Carlsbad CA | 619-454-9182 |
| Tin Leaf Fresh Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-431-5323 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Nomad Donuts | San Diego CA | 619-431-5000 |
| Iron Pig Alehouse | San Diego CA | 619-885-3718 |
| Vineyard Gourmet Catering | Temecula CA | 951-858-1585 |
| Luce | San Diego CA | 619-275-2094 |
| Landinis Pizzeria | San Diego CA | 619-238-3502 |
| St. Paul's Plaza | Chula Vista CA | 619-788-8570 |
| Jeune Et Jolie | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Rosewood Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 760-231-5886 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| The Joint | San Diego CA | 619-222-8272 |
| Fish 101 | Encinitas CA | 760-943-6221 |
| Chef Jenn | Solana Beach CA | 858-212-9054 |
| ALCE 101 | Solana Beach CA | 858-342-5495 |
| Uptown Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-847-4688 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (7 Mile) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Ki's Kitchen Commissary | VISTA CA | 760-777-0700 |
| The Crack Shack-Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 858-735-3093 |
| The Coal Bunker | Fallbrook CA | 619-218-4102 |
| Oscars Brewing Company | Temecula CA | 619-695-2422 |
| Mitch's Seafood | San Diego CA | 619-316-7314 |
| Wine Vault & Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-295-3939 |
| One Door North | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| Fairmont Grand Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-314-1975 |
| Venissimo Cheese Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-491-0708 |
| Chef Justin Snyder | Lakeside CA | 619-212-9990 |
| University Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-5200 |
| The Crack Shack Pasadena | Pasadena CA | 360-556-3032 |
| The Trails | San Diego CA | 619-581-5331 |
| Viejas Casino Baron Long's | Alpine CA | 702-401-0455 |
| Sugar and Scribe | La Jolla CA | 858-274-1733 |
| Quality Coast Inc | San Diego CA | 619-734-1114 |
| Cross Roots | San Diego CA | 858-245-1678 |
| Pete's Premade Paleo | San Diego CA | 770-359-8274 |
| Solterra Winery + Kitchen | Encinitas CA | 858-245-6146 |
| The Bellows | San Marcos CA | 619-395-6325 |
| Pitchers | San Diego CA | 858-472-1251 |
| 10 Barrel Brewing Co. | San Diego CA | 619-886-2743 |
| Et Voilà! French Bistro | San Diego CA | 858-610-8784 |
| Carte Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-365-1858 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 808-868-8639 |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| Glenbrook Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Hane | San Diego CA | 619-339-6438 |
| Monarch | Del Mar CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Coya Peruvian Secret | Del Mar CA | 619-295-3172 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Cardellino | San Diego CA | 619-722-3398 |
| Kitchens For Good | San Diego CA | 619-851-4091 |
| The Switchboard Restaurant and Bar | Oceanside CA | 760-807-7446 |
| Blade 1936 | Oceanside CA | 760-231-1456 |
| Tender Greens-Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 310-954-1415 |
| Royal Polaris Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| Mille Fleurs | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-3085 |
| Pali Wine Company | San Diego CA | 310-893-0038 |
| Miss B's Coconut Club | San Diego CA | 858-381-0855 |
| The Promiscuous Fork-La Jolla Blvd | La Jolla CA | 858-776-3246 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| Crown Point Catering | San Diego CA | 619-223-1211 |
| Born & Raised | San Diego CA | 858-531-8677 |
| La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Nolita Hall | San Diego CA | 619-618-8820 |
| Mangia Mangia (Mirarmar) | San Diego CA | 858-736-5733 |
| Creme De La Crepe 2020 | San Diego CA | 619-269-1886 |
| Le Papagayo | Encinitas CA | 760-944-8252 |
| Nectarine Grove | Encinitas CA | 760-944-4525 |
| Villa Capri Poway | Poway CA | 858-391-9400 |
| InterContinental Vistal Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
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| Tribute Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-220-0030 |
| West Brew | Del Mar CA | 858-412-4364 |
| Starlite Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-358-9766 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Scuderie Italia | San Diego CA | 858-352-6912 |
| Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens | Escondido CA | 760-294-7866 |
| Copper Kings | Oceanside CA | 323-810-1662 |
| The Crack Shack-San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-795-3299 |
| Extraordinary Desserts | San Diego CA | 619-294-2132 |
| Now Sushi | San Diego CA | 858-246-6179 |
| Hotel Republic San Diego | San Diego CA | 951-756-9357 |
| NOAA Ship Reuben Lasker | San Diego CA | 541-272-9098 |
| Encontro North Park | San Diego CA | 310-955-6333 |
| Rosemary Trattoria | Coronado CA | 619-669-8435 |
| Eve-Creations Wellness | Encinitas CA | 775-450-7235 |
| The Tavern | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| Tartine | Coronado CA | 619-435-4323 |
| Leucadia Pizza Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-942-2222 |
| Pacific Coast Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-794-4632 |
| Jack & Giulio's | San Diego CA | 619-294-2074 |
| Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 508-320-6644 |
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