Romaine Lettuce
Estimated Inventory, 24 ct : 127.53
This item was last sold on : 05/14/25
Description/Taste
Romaine lettuce is medium to large in size with an elongated shape and stiff, upright leaves. The thick heads are loosely connected to a central blanched base and the leaves, averaging 10-15 centimeters in length, are broad with many folds and creases. The outer leaves are dark green with a prominent white central rib, and as the leaves grow smaller in the center, they become paler in color almost fading to white. Romaine lettuce is crisp, succulent, and crunchy with a mild, slightly bitter taste.
Seasons/Availability
Romaine lettuce is available year-round, with a peak season in the winter.
Current Facts
Romaine lettuce, botanically classified as Lactuca sativa, is believed to be one of the oldest varieties of lettuce in the world and is a member of the Asteraceae family. Also known as Cos lettuce in England, Lattuga Romana in Italian, and Laitue Romaine in French, Romaine lettuce is one of the few varieties that grow upright, is tolerant of heat, and is commonly sold in whole heads or as hearts, which means the outer leaves are removed leaving only the tender, pale inner leaves. Romaine lettuce has been used by civilizations for thousands of years and is still popular worldwide, favored for its mild taste, firm stalks, and crunchy texture.
Nutritional Value
Romaine lettuce an excellent source of dietary fiber, vitamins A, C, and K, thiamin, folate, iron, potassium, and manganese. It is also a good source of riboflavin, vitamin B6, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, and copper.
Applications
Romaine lettuce is best suited for both raw and cooked applications such as braising, grilling, and lightly boiling. The leaves can be used fresh and torn for salads, or they can be used as a dipping vessel for sauces, dips, and fillings. They can also be layered on sandwiches, burgers, and in wraps for added crunch. In addition to fresh preparations, Romaine lettuce can withstand high heat which makes it suitable for grilling, braising with cooked vegetables and meat, adding to soups, and chopping and mixing into stir-fries. Romaine lettuce pairs well with bulgur wheat, parsley, garlic, chives, tomatoes, roasted red pepper, citrus, avocado, apples, pears, black olives, capers, grilled steak, poultry, bacon, tuna, smoked fish, feta cheese, blue cheese, parmesan cheese, and hummus. The leaves will keep up to one week when wrapped in paper towels to absorb excess moisture and stored in the crisper drawer of the refrigerator.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Romaine lettuce has been used in cultures all over the world in both culinary and medicinal applications. In Egypt, there are ancient paintings on tomb walls that depict lettuce with pointed, elongated leaves and many experts believe it is a variety of Romaine. The lettuce was also served to Persian kings and used as an edible spoon for dips and spreads like tabbouleh in Syria. In addition to culinary use, in Rome, the milky liquid produced from the outer leaves was believed to have restorative properties and was used by many ancient healers to reduce symptoms of diseases and illness. Today Romaine is still a widely used variety and is most well-known for its use in the Caesar salad.
Geography/History
Romaine lettuce is native to the Mediterranean and the Middle East, growing since ancient times, and its two most recognizable names are derived from the papal gardens in Rome and the Aegean Islands of Cos. Originally considered a weed in the Mediterranean, Romaine lettuce is documented as being one of the oldest known cultivated varieties, having been grown for at least 5,000 years. Today Romaine lettuce is widely found at supermarkets, farmers markets, and specialty grocers in Asia, Europe, Australia, Africa, North America, and South America.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Pitchers | San Diego CA | 858-472-1251 |
| Q&A Oyster Bar & Restaurant | Oceanside CA | 858-245-3780 |
| Margaritaville Hotel SD (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 619-819-9500 |
| Miguel's Cocina Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-759-1843 |
| Park 101 | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-2217 |
| Sushi Kami | San Diego CA | 858-451-7799 |
| Tavern at the Beach | San Diego CA | 858-272-6066 |
| Living Coast Discovery Center | Chula Vista CA | 619-409-5900 |
| Viewpoint Brewing Co. | Del Mar CA | 858-205-9835 |
| Pacific Coast Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-794-4632 |
| Coin-Op Game Room (Downtown) | San Diego CA | 619-255-8864 |
| The Flavor Chef (Catering) | Vista CA | 619-295-3172 |
| The Go Go Truck | San Diego CA | 401-837-1740 |
| The Crack Shack PB | San Diego CA | 619-450-7978 |
| Kensington Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-684-0044 Fausto |
| Sisters Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-228-6822 |
| Revolution Roasters | Oceanside CA | 760-330-6827 |
| College Cuisine-Pi Beta Phi | San Diego CA | 310-634-2371 |
| Prager Brothers Artisan Bread | Carlsbad CA | 760-445-9536 |
| Higher Grounds Coffee + Cafe | San Diego CA | 831-247-5395 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| Le Papagayo (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-944-8252 |
| The Shout House | San Diego CA | 619-231-6700 |
| Rosemary Trattoria | Coronado CA | 619-669-8435 |
| Viejas Casino Banquets | Alpine Ca | 619-295-3172 |
| Vulture / Dreamboat | San Diego CA | 858-342-3609 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Miguel's Cocina Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2401 |
| Brigantine Imperial Beach | Imperial Beach CA | 619-591-1350 |
| Il Giardino di Lilli | La Jolla CA | 619-467-9897 |
| Blind Lady | San Diego CA | 619-381-4475 |
| Dot Cafe | San Diego CA | 914-263-1424 |
| Hash House A Go Go | San Diego CA | 951-764-0605 |
| Blue Whale | La Jolla CA | 808-868-8639 |
| Coronado Yacht Club | Coronado CA | 619-435-1848 |
| The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo | San Diego CA | 858-487-1134 |
| Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
| Aztec Shop Catering | San Diego CA | 619 594-3576 |
| Noble House Hotels & Resorts | San Diego CA | 619-276-4010 |
| Uptown Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-683-9322 |
| Upper East | Escondido CA | 619-787-1617 |
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| Bread & Cie CafƩ | San Diego CA | 619-683-9322 |
| Juniper & Ivy | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
| Casero Taqueria | Carlsbad CA | 760-533-4997 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-761-1269 |
| Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
| Mavericks Beach Club | San Diego CA | 858-999-0348 |
| 619 Spirits | San Diego CA | 509-701-9534 |
| The Hop Stop | Poway CA | 858-859-2669 |
| Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
| San Diego Freedom Ranch | Campo CA | 619-478-5696 |
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| The Lab Restaurant | Oceanside CA | 619-861-8299 |
| The Kitchen at Torrey View | San Diego CA | 702-489-2129 |
| Ballast Point Rest. - Miramar | San Diego CA | 858-790-6900 |
| College Cuisine - ZBT | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| C 2 C | San Diego CA | 619-972-9345 |
| Panama 66 | San Diego CA | 619-206-6352 |
| Cliffhanger Cafe Menu | San Diego CA | 858-452-9858 |
| Coral Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-449-6679 |
| Prey Brewing Company | Vista CA | 760-822-4226 |
| Miguel's 4S Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-924-9200 |
| Sisters Pizza (NP) | San Diego CA | 858-228-6822 |
| Isola Pizza Bar | San Diego CA | 619-564-2938 |
| Crafted @ Minerva's Cafe | La Jolla CA | 858-699-4129 |
| Seasoned Catering and Events | San Diego CA | 619-246-4909 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
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| Espadin | Temecula California | 951-383-5585 |
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| Marriott Courtyard Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-260-8500 |
| Polaris Supreme | San Diego CA | 619-390-7890 |
| Scrimshaw Coffee | San Diego CA | 951-663-2207 |
| Hilton Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 619-543-9000 |
| Village Pizzeria Bay Side | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
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| The Haven (Pizzeria) | San Diego CA | 619-964-3778 |
| Pacific Cafe & Catering (Medical Cntr Dr.) | La Jolla CA | 619-808-4087 |
| Davanti Enoteca Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-237-9606 |
| Hyatt Islandia | San Diego CA | 619-224-1234 |
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| Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill | Vista CA | 760-509-4424 |
| South O Brewing Catering | Oceanside CA | 925-381-5392 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe (Banquet) | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| Moxy San Diego Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-376-1850 |
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| MCRD-Marine Corps Recruit Dept | San Diego CA | 619-725-6478 |
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| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
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| Urban Kitchen Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 |
| The Original 40 Brewing | San Diego CA | 619-206-4725 |
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| Food by Chef Ty | Vista CA | 424-278-8626 |
| Tap Room Beer Co. | San Diego CA | 619-539-7738 |
| Great Maple Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-255-2282 |
| The Crack Shack-Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 877-230-1871 |
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| Green Acres Campus | San Diego CA | 858-450-9907 |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| California Center for the Arts | Escondido CA | 760-839-4107 |
| Cantina Mayahuel | San Diego CA | 619-283-6292 |
| Fay's Diner and Cafe | San Diego CA | 661-858-8895 |
| Bar Ella | San Diego CA | 858-808-2286 |
| Fish Market Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-232-3474 |
| Crust Pizzeria Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-212-8751 |
| Mesa College | San Diego CA | 619-388-2240 |
| The Local-Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 858-263-7475 |
| Ulivo | San Diego CA | 619-962-7345 |
| Olive Tree Marketplace | San Diego CA | 619-224-0443 |
| Gata | La Jolla CA | 858-336-5550 |
| Joya Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-255-5979 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery - Pub 980 | Vista CA | 760-420-7764 |
| The Switchboard Restaurant 2024 | Oceanside CA | 760-279-6300 |
| Harley Gray Kitchen and Bar | San Diego CA | 619-840-7000 |
| Brigantine Poway | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
| Crust Pizzeria-Carmel | San Diego CA | 858-212-8751 |
| Vinya: Vino & Vinyasa | San Diego CA | 858-703-8101 |
| Lil Piggy's | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| The Plot | Oceanside CA | 422-266-8200 |
| Peace Pies | San Diego CA | 619-618-6960 |
| Vitality Tap - 1St Ave | San Diego CA | 619-237-7625 |
| Bayhill Tavern | San Diego CA | 858-288-6923 |
| Village Pizzaria | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Portside Pier (Ketch Tasting Deck) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Local Greens | Solana Beach CA | 858-504-0332 |
| Valentina | Encinitas CA | 207-522-1937 |
| Animae | San Diego CA | 619-925-7908 |
| Kingfisher | San Diego CA | 619-861-8074 |
| Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 508-320-6644 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| Campfire | Carlsbad CA | 760-637-5121 |
| Marriott Courtyard - Broadway | San Diego CA | 619-446-3008 |
| Cocina de Barrio Point Loma | San Diego CA | 858-349-2313 |
| Miguel's Cocina Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-437-4237 |
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| Knotty Barrel- Rancho | San Diego CA | 858-484-8758 |
| Trattoria I Trulli | Encinitas CA | 760-277-9826 |
| Salt & Whiskey | San Diego CA | 619-544-1886 |
| Coasterra (Banquet) | San Diego CA | 619-814-1300 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| Tavola Nostra Pizzeria E Cucina | San Diego CA | 619-921-4206 |
| Nunu's Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-756-4009 |
| Crest Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-295-2510 |
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