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Description/Taste
Broccoli Romanesco offers a distinct nutty flavor described as more intense than broccoli, this pale green vegetable tastes like a cross between broccoli and cauliflower. Its unique growth pattern creates ornate twists from four-to-five-inch, light green heads.
Seasons/Availability
Broccoli Romanesco is available year-round.
Current Facts
A botanical dilemma, this edible has caused much confusion about its true parentage. Sometimes called Romanesco broccoli and sometimes called Romanesco cauliflower in North America, the French call it Romanesco cabbage while the Italians refer to it as broccolo Romanesco.
Applications
Broccoli Romanesco can be prepared like cauliflower or broccoli. Separate florets and blanche briefly, then toss with hot pasta and cheese. Boil romanesco florets until tender, then puree with garlic, cream and parmesan. Saute florets in a hot skillet, the stir in a mixture of miso, red pepper, anchovy, almonds and water. Blanch romanesco and cauliflower florets, then combine with grated cheese and bechemel, stuff filling in cannelloni shells, top with tomato sauce and bake. To store, place in a plastic bag; refrigerate. Use within two to three days for optimum quality.
Geography/History
Romanesco, a unique Italian variety of broccoli of the genus Brassica oleracea, produces a yellowish-green dense head that forms an unusual spiral pattern. Maturing about seventy-five to one hundred days after planting depending on variety, romanesco develops multiple compact heads that may be individually snapped off as needed. Mostly native to Europe, the Middle East and Asia, the large Brassicaceae family includes broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, turnips, collards, rutabagas, kale and kohlrabi, to name a few. The brassicas, also known as the mustard or cole family, are fairly easy to grow and prefer cool moist conditions.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Sbicca | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1001 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-657-6473 |
| Shoreside Support Boat | San Diego CA | 704-277-7929 |
| Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| Addison Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-350-7600 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 x4 |
| Eve Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-231-1052 |
| Le Papagayo | Encinitas CA | 760-944-8252 |
| Nolita Hall | San Diego CA | 619-618-8820 |
| The Prado at Balboa Park Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-744-3732 |
| Marriott Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-3000 x6335 |
| Chateau Lake San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-471-0083 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Wheat & Water | La Jolla CA | 858-291-8690 |
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Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 128 days ago, 5/19/20 Sharer's comments : Now that is pretty! 
Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market - Soquel Ave
Near Santa Cruz, California, United States911 Soquel Ave Santa Cruz CA 95063 831-426-9901 https://www.wholefoodsmarket.com About 212 days ago, 2/25/20 Sharer's comments : Beautiful. 
Brentwood Farmers market
Underwood Family Farms
Near Sawtelle, California, United StatesAbout 214 days ago, 2/23/20 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Two Peas in a Pod
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesArroyo Grande, CA 1-805-748-0057 About 218 days ago, 2/19/20 Sharer's comments : Sweet - literally the best romanesco you can buy. 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Two Peas in a Pod
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesArroyo Grande, CA 1-805-748-0057 About 225 days ago, 2/12/20 Sharer's comments : Get your romanesco!! 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 232 days ago, 2/05/20 Sharer's comments : Romanesco in season now 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 239 days ago, 1/29/20 Sharer's comments : Exquisite Romanesco from Two Peas in a Pod! 
Lalas SA
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens M-20 About 252 days ago, 1/16/20 Sharer's comments : Romanesco š» 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 260 days ago, 1/08/20 Sharer's comments : Beautiful Romanesco coming in right now! 
Brentwood Farmers market
Underwood family farms
Near Sawtelle, California, United StatesAbout 291 days ago, 12/08/19 
Hollywood Farmer's Market
Underwood Family Farms
Near West Hollywood, California, United States805-529-3690 About 291 days ago, 12/08/19 Sharer's comments : Large 
University District Farmers Market
Near Seattle, Washington, United StatesAbout 299 days ago, 11/30/19 Sharer's comments : Always a talk piece and a lovely sweeter alternative to cauliflower. 
Borough Market
Elsey $ Bent
Near London, England, United KingdomAbout 316 days ago, 11/13/19 Sharer's comments : Beautiful Broccoli Ronanesco 
Borough Market
Paul Wheeler Veg
Near London, England, United KingdomAbout 316 days ago, 11/13/19 Sharer's comments : Beautiful Green Broccoli Romanesco 
Berkeley Natural Grocery Company
Near Albany, California, United StatesAbout 418 days ago, 8/03/19 
Barons Marketplace
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 426 days ago, 7/26/19 
Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market - De Long Ave
Near Novato, California, United States790 De Long Ave Novato CA 94945 415-878-0455 About 430 days ago, 7/22/19 
Gusās Community Market
Gusās Community Market
Near San Francisco, California, United States2111 Harrison Street San Francisco CA 94110 415-431-9300 About 440 days ago, 7/12/19 
Rainbow Grocery Cooperative
Rainbow Grocery
Near San Francisco, California, United States1745 Folsom Street San Francisco CA 94103 415-863-0620 About 440 days ago, 7/12/19 
Central market of Athens Greece
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceAbout 441 days ago, 7/11/19 Sharer's comments : Romanesco 
Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market - Wilshire Blvd
Near Santa Monica, California, United States2201 Wilshire Blvd Santa Monica CA 90403 310-315-0662 About 454 days ago, 6/28/19 
Brentwood Farmers market
Underwood family farms
Near Sawtelle, California, United StatesAbout 473 days ago, 6/09/19 
Central market of Athens-Greece š¬š·
Central Markets & Fisheries Organization S.A. / Farmers Market
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceTzon Kennenti, Agios Ioannis Rentis https://www.okaa.gr/ About 511 days ago, 5/02/19 Sharer's comments : Romanesco from Italy š®š¹ 
Borough Market Chegworth Valley stall
Chegworth Vally stall
Near London, England, United KingdomAbout 520 days ago, 4/23/19 Sharer's comments : Very fresh Romanosco Cauliflower 
Central Market of Athens - Greece
Central Markets & Fisheries Organization S.A. / Farmers Market
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceTzon Kennenti, Agios Ioannis Rentis https://www.okaa.gr/ About 525 days ago, 4/18/19 Sharer's comments : Italian Romanesco 
Hollywood Farmer's Market
Underwood Family Farms
Near West Hollywood, California, United States805-529-3690 About 529 days ago, 4/14/19 
Sprouts Farmers Market
Near La Mesa, California, United StatesAbout 559 days ago, 3/15/19 Sharer's comments : Broccoli Romanesco spotted at Sprouts Farmers Market. 
Sprouts Farmers Market
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 560 days ago, 3/14/19 Sharer's comments : fresh 
Brentwood Farmers' Market
Near Sawtelle, California, United StatesAbout 564 days ago, 3/10/19 Sharer's comments : Broccoli Romanesco spotted at Brentwood Farmers' Market. 
Sprouts Farmers Market
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 569 days ago, 3/05/19 Sharer's comments : Broccoli Romanesco spotted at Sprouts Farmers Market. 
Vons
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 569 days ago, 3/05/19 Sharer's comments : Broccoli Romanesco spotted at Vons. LaBonnes Market New York, United States About 573 days ago, 3/01/19 
Whole Foods Market
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 576 days ago, 2/26/19 
Hollywood Farmer's Market
Underwood Family Farms
Near West Hollywood, California, United States805-529-3690 About 613 days ago, 1/20/19 Sharer's comments : Broccoli Romanesco spotted at Hollywood Farmer's Market. 
Brentwood Farmers' Market
Near Sawtelle, California, United StatesAbout 613 days ago, 1/20/19 Sharer's comments : Broccoli Romanesco spotted at Brentwood Farmers' Market. 
Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Fort Lauderdale
Near Wilton Manors, Florida, United States2000 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale 33305 1-954-398-2000 About 616 days ago, 1/17/19 Sharer's comments : Broccoli Romanesco spotted at Whole Foods Market. 
Leucadia Farmers Market
Divine Harvest
Near Encinitas, California, United StatesVal Verde, CA 661-525-2870 About 648 days ago, 12/16/18 Sharer's comments : Broccoli Romanesco spotted at Leucadia Farmers Market . 
Brentwood Farmers' Market
Near Sawtelle, California, United StatesAbout 648 days ago, 12/16/18 Sharer's comments : Broccoli Romanesco spotted at Brentwood Farmers' Market. 
Brentwood Farmers' Market
Near Sawtelle, California, United StatesAbout 669 days ago, 11/25/18 Sharer's comments : Broccoli Romanesco spotted at Brentwood Farmers' Market. 
University District Farmers Market
River Run Farm
Near Seattle, Washington, United States2800 Woodcock Road, Sequim 98382 360-808-1248 About 691 days ago, 11/03/18 Sharer's comments : Broccoli Romanesco spotted at University District Farmers Market. A spectacular geometric beauty, that is a fun alternative to broccoli or cauliflower ;) |
