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Ramps
The wild ramp, AKA wild leek, botanical name Allium tricoccum, is a flowering perennial plant that grows in clusters. It is a member of the Allium family along with onions and leeks
Calamondin Limes
The Calamondin lime is a cross between a sour, loose skinned mandarin and a kumquat, therefore technically making it an orangequat.
Salanova® Lettuces
Salanova® lettuce is a full-sized variety developed for the baby lettuce market. Botanically these varieties are scientifically known as Lactuca sativa.
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.
| Miguel's Cocina Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-437-4237 |
| The Market by Buon Appetito | San Diego CA | 619-237-1335 |
| Great Maple La Jolla UTC | San Diego CA | 858-886-7403 |
| Sisters Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-228-6822 |
| Booze Brothers Brewing Co. | Vista CA | 760-639-8338 |
| Storyhouse Spirits | San Diego CA | 801-949-5955 |
| Viejas Casino Ginger Noodle | Alpine CA | 702-401-0455 |
| Terra Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-293-7088 |
| College Cuisine-Pi Beta Phi | San Diego CA | 310-634-2371 |
| Starlite Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-358-9766 |
| MRKT Space | Encinitas CA | 760-331-8705 |
| Cliffhanger Cafe Menu | San Diego CA | 858-452-9858 |
| Single Fin Surf Grill | San Diego CA | 619-948-7873 |
| Paradise Point Resort BQT Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Great Maple Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-255-2282 |
| Trattoria I Trulli | Encinitas CA | 760-277-9826 |
| Marriott Courtyard Nolen | San Diego CA | 619-544-1004 |
| Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
| The Greenspot Salad-4sRanch | San Diego CA | 619-865-0386 |
| Fire Station 3 | San Diego CA | 619-531-1569 |
| My Yard Live | San Marcos CA | 619-339-1686 |
| Royal Polaris Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-586-8289 |
| The Cork and Craft | San Diego CA | 858-618-2463 |
| Sets Kitchen and Bar | San Marcos CA | 970-390-2148 |
| Local Greens Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-487-9346 |
| Paradise Point Resort Tidal | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| Jalisco Cantina | Oceanside CA | 760-429-1679 |
| Hash House A Go Go | San Diego CA | 951-764-0605 |
| Claytons Galley | San Diego CA | 619-324-4013 |
| Open Gym-Craft Meals | San Diego CA | 619-865-3024 |
| Pacific Coast Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-794-4632 |
| Cody's at the Cove | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0040 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Baja Betty's | San Diego CA | 619-269-8510 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Leucadia Pizza Point Loma | San Diego CA | 619-295-2222 |
| Vitality Tap - 1St Ave | San Diego CA | 619-237-7625 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| Humphery's | San Diego CA | 619-224-3577 |
| Miguel's Cocina Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-759-1843 |
| Third Corner Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-223-2700 |
| Turf Supper Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-6363 |
| Supernatural Sandwich (Miramar) | San Diego CA | 858-831-7835 |
| Semola | La Jolla CA | 858-247-9670 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 508-320-6644 |
| Whiskey Girl | San Diego CA | 619-236-1616 |
| Brigantine Imperial Beach | Imperial Beach CA | 619-591-1350 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Communal Coffee | San Diego CA | |
| Local Greens | Solana Beach CA | 858-504-0332 |
| Le Papagayo (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-944-8252 |
| Working Class | San Diego CA | 858-226-6923 |
| Viejas Casino Banquets | Alpine Ca | 619-295-3172 |
| Shake and Muddle | Chula Vista CA | 619-816-5429 |
| Marriott Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-696-0234 x6051 |
| Barrel & Board | San Diego CA | 619-379-2574 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery - Pub 980 | Vista CA | 760-420-7764 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Royal Rooster | San Diego CA | 949-510-1379 |
| Crust Pizzeria-Carmel | San Diego CA | 858-212-8751 |
| Sensations Salud | San Diego CA | 619-933-3489 |
| Harley Gray Kitchen and Bar | San Diego CA | 619-840-7000 |
| JSIX American restaurant & Bar | San Diego CA | 619-531-8744 |
| Barrel Republic Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 619-204-5945 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| Uptown Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-683-9322 |
| Sushi Kami | San Diego CA | 858-451-7799 |
| Pitchers | San Diego CA | 858-472-1251 |
| Lil Piggy's | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Supernatural Sandwich (Little Italy) | San Diego CA | 619-230-5976 |
| Voltaire Beach House | San Diego CA | 619-574-6878 |
| Blue Water Seafood Market and Grill | San Diego CA | 619-497-0914 |
| BFD-Big Front Door | San Diego CA | 619-723-8183 |
| Alila Marea Beach Resort | Encinitas CA | 805-539-9719 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 x4 |
| Nunu's Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-756-4009 |
| Duke's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-1999 |
| Mesa College | San Diego CA | 619-388-2240 |
| Zel's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-0076 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| Hotel La Jolla & CUSP | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
| Miho (Production) | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| The Plot | Oceanside CA | 422-266-8200 |
| Sourdough & Co. San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 858-218-4844 |
| Pier Cafe 2021 | San Diego CA | 619-232-7277 |
| Ulivo | San Diego CA | 619-962-7345 |
| Marriott Courtyard Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-260-8500 |
| Village Pizzaria | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
| Parkhouse Eatery | San Diego CA | 619-295-7275 |
| Glenbrook Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Miguel's 4S Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-924-9200 |
| San Diego Freedom Ranch | Campo CA | 619-478-5696 |
| Crust Pizzeria Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-212-8751 |
| Vagabond Sportfishing Inc. | San Diego CA | 619-993-9575 |
| Mimmos Italian Village | San Diego CA | 619-239-3710 |
| Rovino The Foodery | San Diego CA | 619-204-3666 |
| The Haven | San Diego CA | 619-964-3778 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| Chateau Lake San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-670-5807 |
| Quality Coast Inc | San Diego CA | 619-734-1114 |
| Oscars Brewing Company | Temecula CA | 619-695-2422 |
| Kensington Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-684-0044 |
| Peace Pies | San Diego CA | 619-618-6960 |
| The Shout House | San Diego CA | 619-231-6700 |
| Bobs Specialty Meats | Escondido CA | 760-839-6850 |
| The Rambler Motel | Chula Vista CA | 858-273-8440 |
| Oside Kitchen Collaborative | Oceanside CA | 619-807-7161 |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| Bishop School | San Diego CA | 858-459-4021 x212 |
| Marriott Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-3000 x6335 |
| ALCE 101 | Solana Beach CA | 619-886-0059 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Gamma Phi Beta | San Diego CA | 310-634-2371 |
| Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| Zizikis | San Diego CA | 972-567-2396 |
| The Loma Club | San Diego CA | 619-222-4653 |
| Cutwater Spirits | San Diego CA | 619-672-3848 |
| Tap Room Beer Co. | San Diego CA | 619-539-7738 |
| Carnitas Snack Shack Harbor Dr. | San Diego CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Farmer and The Seahorse 2020 | San Diego CA | 619-302-3682 |
| Tavern at the Beach | San Diego CA | 858-272-6066 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| The Crack Shack-San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-795-3299 |
| Brigantine Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| The Greenspot Salad- MV | San Diego CA | 619-230-5946 |
| Pacific Cafe & Catering (Medical Cntr Dr.) | La Jolla CA | 619-808-4087 |
| Olive Tree Marketplace | San Diego CA | 619-224-0443 |
| Barefoot Coffee Cafe | Solana Beach CA | 310-428-4085 |
| Cesarina | San Diego CA | 619-226-6222 |
| The Greenspot Salad Co. | San Diego CA | 858-587-2585 |
| Davanti Enoteca India St. | San Diego CA | 619-237-9606 |
| Vineyard Gourmet Catering | Temecula CA | 951-858-1585 |
| Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
| Uncle Italian | San Diego CA | |
| Convention Center Shell | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | El Cajon CA | 619-644-7585 |
| Fleming's Steakhouse La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-535-0078 |
| Paradise Point Resort Tropics | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Panama 66 | San Diego CA | 619-206-6352 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill | Vista CA | 760-509-4424 |
| Madison | San Diego CA | 619-822-3465 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| Vivant Management | San Diego CA | 619-885-3718 |
| MCRD-Marine Corps Recruit Dept | San Diego CA | 619-725-6478 |
| Siesel's Meats | San Diego CA | 619-275-1234 |
| Hilton Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 619-543-9000 |
| Moniker Coffee Company | San Diego CA | 541-450-2402 |
| Sabuku Sushi | San Diego CA | 619-281-9700 |
| Counterpoint | San Diego CA | 619-564-6722 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 808-868-8639 |
| Green Acres Campus 2020 | San Diego CA | 858-450-9907 |
| Village Pizzeria Bay Side | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Barbusa | San Diego CA | 619-297-6333 |
| Caffe Calabria Coffee Roasting Company | San Diego CA | 619-683-7787 |
| 619 Spirits | San Diego CA | 619-647-4409 |
| Rosewood Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 760-231-5886 |
| Monarch School | San Diego CA | 619-651-6604 |
| West Brew | Del Mar CA | 858-412-4364 |
| Casero Taqueria | Carlsbad CA | 760-533-4997 |
| Bread & Cie Café | San Diego CA | 619-683-9322 |
| American Pizza Manufacturing | La Jolla CA | 858-246-6756 |
| Searcher | San Diego CA | 619-226-2403 |
| The Privateer Coal Fire Pizza | Oceanside CA | 760-310-1535 |
| Paradise Point Resort Barefoot | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Marriott Courtyard | San Diego CA | 619-446-3008 |
| Viejas Casino Grove Steakhouse | Alpine CA | 800-295-3172 |
| Campfire | Carlsbad CA | 760-637-5121 |
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