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Baby Romaine Hearts Artisan
Inventory, 24 ct : 150.04
This item was last sold on : 03/21/23
Description/Taste
Baby Green Romaine hearts are small, elongated tight heads of Romaine picked at an younger stage of growth. The hearts are lighter in color, ranging from pale lime green to translucent ivory, crisp yet tender with a more rounded shape than their mature counterparts. The outer leaves of each romaine head are removed, leaving the hearts intact. Notably, Baby Green Romaine hearts are far more valued for their texture than their near invisible flavor.
Seasons/Availability
Baby Green Romaine hearts are available year-round.
Current Facts
Romaine lettuce AKA Cos, botanical name, Lactuca sativa is an annual plant of the aster or sunflower family Asteraceae. Lettuce is categorized into six different edible forms, also known as subspecies or botanical varieties. The six types of lettuce are Crisphead (Iceberg and Batavian), Romaine, Butter, Leaf, Latin and Stem. All lettuce types except for Iceberg occur in red and grean leaf form. The word lettuce itself comes from the Latin lactuca, which is derived from lactus, meaning “milk”. The milk in this sense refers to the milky substance that appears when lettuce leaves are torn or cut from the plant. Although this does not happen with all lettuce types, it is very typical of romaine lettuces.
Applications
Baby Green Romaine hearts can be used as a substitute for common Romaine and other crisp lettuce varieties. They can be used as a vessel for dips and other accoutrements, as a sandwich lettuce and they can also be grilled to serve as an appetizer. Complimentary pairings are endless, especially as the hearts serve as a blank canvas for accompanying flavors, bold, bright and rich. Notably favorable ingredient pairings include bacon, anchovies, nutty aged cheeses, chiles, creamy dressings, aged balsamic, citrus, pomegranates, melons, avocado, pears, apples, basil, dill, tarragon, mint and nuts such as hazelnuts, pistachios and pine nuts.
Geography/History
Romaine lettuce is believed to have originated on the Aegean Island of Cos. Baby Green Romain hearts evolved out of marketing campaigns of the late 20th century promoting petite vegetables as a direct ploy to please consumers' visual palate fatigue. Romain lettuce a cool season crop, as are most lettuce varieties. It grows best in fertile soil with minimal to sufficient irrigation, warm days and cool nights. It is a great home gardner's lettuce and it can be planted in containers and raised beds. Baby Green Romain hearts can be harvested once small heads form.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Claytons Bakery & Bistro | Coronado CA | 619-435-5425 |
| The Tavern | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| Barbarella La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-7373 |
| The Privateer Coal Fire Pizza | Oceanside CA | 760-310-1535 |
| Eddie V's La Jolla - EV# 8511 | La Jolla CA | 858-459-5500 |
| Alejandra's Cocina | Carlsbad CA | 858-500-5075 |
| Gravity Heights Restaurant and Brewery | San Diego CA | 858-551-5105 |
| Juniper & Ivy | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
| Neighborhood Burger | San Diego CA | 619-446-0002 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Smoking Gun | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Sandbar Sports Grill | Mission Beach CA | 858-488-1274 |
| Stone Brewing-Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-269-2100 |
| Continental Catering Inc | La Mesa CA | 907-738-9264 |
| Birds Eye (Prep Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 619-780-0974 |
| Pendry SD (Provisional) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Piatti | San Diego CA | 858-454-1589 |
| Extraordinary Desserts Union St. | San Diego CA | 619-294-7001 |
| Alila Marea Beach Resort | Encinitas CA | 805-539-9719 |
| Puesto-Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 619-804-4217 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Solare Ristorante Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-270-9670 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
| The Pearl Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| insideOUT | San Diego CA | 619-888-8623 |
| Miho | San Diego CA | 619-365-5655 |
| Monello | San Diego CA | 619-822-5493 |
| American Pizza Manufacturing | La Jolla CA | 858-246-6756 |
| Red Door Friends | San Diego CA | 619-295-6000 |
| Miss B's Coconut Club | San Diego CA | 858-381-0855 |
| Blind Lady | San Diego CA | 619-381-4475 |
| Love Boat Sushi-Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-721-3737 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| SandBox Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-272-7263 |
| Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens Banquets | Escondido CA | 760-294-7866 |
| Rubicon Deli-UTC | San Diego CA | 858-877-9911 |
| Duke's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-1999 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Carruth Cellars Urban Winery | San Diego CA | 619-546-9300 |
| Stake Chophouse & Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-0077 |
| Pitchers | San Diego CA | 8584721251 |
| Marriott Courtyard Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-260-8500 |
| Salt & Whiskey | San Diego CA | 619-544-1886 |
| Sbicca | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1001 |
| Carte Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-365-1858 |
| US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Madison | San Diego CA | 619-822-3465 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Hilton Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 619-543-9000 |
| Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
| Alila Marea (VAGA Bar) | Encinitas CA | 805-539-9719 |
| Orfila Vineyards & Winery | Oceanside CA | 760-738-6500 |
| Regents Pizzeria | La Jolla CA | 858-550-0406 |
| Ebullition Brew Works & Gastronomy | Carlsbad CA | 760-504-4492 |
| Nick & G's Restaurant | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-771-1871 |
| Ballast Point Rest. - Miramar | San Diego CA | 858-790-6900 |
| Amalfi Gourmet LLC | San Diego CA | 619-379-3099 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| US Grant Hotel Main | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Thai One On | Carlsbad CA | 760-500-8674 |
| Common Stock | San Diego CA | 805-638-8367 |
| Bencotto Italian Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-822-5493 |
| Extraordinary Desserts | San Diego CA | 619-294-2132 |
| Park Commons - ARE | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Tribute Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-220-0030 |
| West Brew-Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-726-6567 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| The Seabird Resort | Oceanside CA | 951-704-9703 |
| Mister A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Don Pietro | San Diego CA | 619-255-7205 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| Hilton Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-5200 x4234 |
| Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
| Hotel La Jolla & CUSP -CLK | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
| RoVino Rotisserie + Wine | San Diego CA | 619-972-6286 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
| Monarch | Del Mar CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Rubicon Deli India Street | San Diego CA | 619-200-4201 |
| Nolita Hall | San Diego CA | 619-618-8820 |
| Vogue Tavern | Chula Vista CA | 619-371-3322 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Baby Romaine Hearts Artisan. One
is easiest, three is harder.| Hapa Nom Nom |
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BLT Summer Rolls with Avocado Dipping Sauce |
| Kirsten's Recipes |
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Grilled Hearts of Romaine Salad with Creamy Garlic Dressing and Grilled Gulf Shrimp |
