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Sweet Artisan Green Gem Lettuce
Inventory, 24 ct : -0.77
This item was last sold on : 12/01/22
Description/Taste
Green Gem lettuce is small to medium in size, averaging 13-20 centimeters in diameter, and is a compact, elongated head in a vase-like shape with densely packed leaves. The wavy leaves have serrated edges and are smooth, fleshy, and thick with a vibrant green coloring that transitions into a pale green-white on the thick midrib. The outer leaves are crisp with a melting quality and closer to the core, the leaves are ribbed, succulent, and crunchy. Green Gem lettuce is buttery and crisp with a subtly sweet flavor.
Seasons/Availability
Green Gem lettuce is available year-round.
Current Facts
Green Gem lettuce, botanically classified as Lactuca sativa, is an annual variety that is a member of the Asteraceae or sunflower family. Also known as Sweet Gem lettuce and Winter Density, Green Gem lettuce was developed from a cross between romaine lettuce and a butterhead type lettuce. Green Gem lettuce is favored by chefs for its crunchy texture and ability to withstand heat in cooking. It is also a favorite lettuce of home gardeners as it can grow in small spaces and containers and can survive periods of warm summer weather where other varieties would bolt and wither.
Nutritional Value
Green Gem lettuce contains vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, and iron.
Applications
Green Gem lettuce is best suited for both raw and cooked applications such as pan-frying or braising. When used fresh, the leaves can be torn and served as a salad, layered as a bed for meats and fish, or filled with a dip made up of fish, sauces, or chicken. The texture and subtle flavors of Green Gem lettuce are a perfect canvas for savory and bold companion ingredients and bright, fruity flavors. Green Gem lettuce also readily soaks up flavors, cuts fat, and holds sauces, vinaigrettes, and juices in the grooves of the leaves, similar to an edible sponge. When cooked, Green Gem lettuce can be sliced in half and lightly grilled and served with a citrus vinaigrette. Green Gem lettuce pairs well with citrus, tomatoes, radishes, asparagus, artichokes, chiles, fried or soft boiled eggs, fresh or aged goat and sheep's milk cheese, champagne vinegar, balsamic vinegar, cream-based dressings such as yogurt or buttermilk, dried fruits, apples, oranges, pears, melon, grapefruit, roasted chicken, bacon, shellfish, anchovies, smoked trout, herbs such as basil, cilantro, and dill and nuts such as pistachios, hazelnuts, walnuts, and pignolias. The leaves will keep for a little over one week when stored in the crisper drawer of the refrigerator.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Also known as Sucrine, which means sugar in French, Green Gem lettuce is an extremely popular variety in Europe, favored for its silky but crunchy texture and sweet flavor. Commonly used in the United Kingdom, Green Gem lettuce is lightly braised or grilled and served as a garnish for salmon tartare and carpaccio, which is a raw appetizer that consists of thinly sliced meat such as steak or fish.
Geography/History
The original Green Gem lettuce, also known as Buttercos Sucrine, is an heirloom lettuce originally cultivated in France. Today Green Gem lettuce can be found at farmers markets and specialty grocers and is primarily grown throughout Western Europe and along the coast of California in the United States.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Herb & Sea | Encinitas CA | 858-587-6601 |
| Madison | San Diego CA | 619-822-3465 |
| Oyster and Pearl Bar Restaurant | La Mesa CA | 619-303-8118 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Banquets | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Izakaya Maize/Rabih Sus | La Mesa CA | 619-395-6383 |
| SandBox Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-272-7263 |
| Palmys | San Diego CA | 858-886-7111 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| Piatti | San Diego CA | 858-454-1589 |
| Gold Finch | San Diego CA | 619-804-2051 |
| Avant | San Diego CA | 858-675-8505 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| The Smoking Goat | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| Kona Kai Resort and Marina | San Diego CA | 619-221-8000 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Craft House Sky Deck | San Diego CA | 619-948-4458 |
| Wine Vault & Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-295-3939 |
| Lofty Coffee Co-Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-230-6747 |
| Chef Lance Roll | Vista CA | 760-685-2433 |
| Little Frenchie | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| 619 Spirits | San Diego CA | 619-647-4409 |
| Waverly | Cardiff CA | 619-244-0416 |
| Giaola | Carlsbad CA | 858-266-9303 |
| Bantams Roost Public House | Carlsbad CA | 858-245-7166 |
| Don Pietro | San Diego CA | 619-255-7205 |
| Wormwood | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Trust Restaurant | San Diego CA | 609-780-7572 |
| Lofty Coffee Co-Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 760-230-6747 |
| Marisi La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 951-852-6730 |
| Urban Kitchen Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 |
| Paradisaea Restaurant | La Jolla CA | 732-915-6669 |
| Encontro North Park | San Diego CA | 310-955-6333 |
| Animae | San Diego CA | 619-925-7908 |
| The Pearl Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| Trilogy Sanctuary | La Jolla CA | 858-633-3893 |
| Tribute Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-220-0030 |
| Marriott Courtyard Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 619-291-5270 |
| Viejas Casino Grove Steakhouse | Alpine CA | 800-295-3172 |
| Top of the Market | San Diego CA | 619-234-4867 |
| La Cocina Mesa | Carlsbad CA | 619-454-9182 |
| Fresco Cocina | Carlsbad CA | 760-720-3737 |
| Sepulveda Meats & Provisions | San Diego CA | 619-501-1878 |
| Paradise Point Resort Tidal | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Coco Maya by Miss Bs | San Diego CA | 858-245-3780 |
| Hotel La Jolla & CUSP -CLK | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
| Marriott Marquis North Tower | San Diego CA | 619-234-1500 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Garmache | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Miho | San Diego CA | 619-365-5655 |
| Harland Brewing Co. LLC | San Diego CA | 949-306-9324 |
| Toast Catering | San Diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
| Born & Raised | San Diego CA | 619-944-1631 |
| Lofty Coffee Co- W. Cedar | San Diego CA | 760-230-6747 ex. 4 |
| Pour House | Oceanside CA | 760-730-5944 |
| Bellamy's Restaurant | Escondido CA | 760-747-5000 |
| The Glen at Scripps Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-444-8500 |
| Semola | La Jolla CA | 858-247-9670 |
| Huntress | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Pueblo | San Diego CA | 858-490-6298 |
| Graze | San Diego CA | 619-839-9852 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Green Dragon Tavern & Museum | Carlsbad CA | 760-797-5579 |
| The Farm Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-5585 |
| Lofty Coffee Co.-Carlsbad State St | Carlsbad CA | 760-230-6747 |
| Humphery's | San Diego CA | 619-224-3577 |
| Common Theory | San Diego CA | 858-384-7974 |
| Morning Glory | San Diego CA | 619-629-0302 |
| Seneca | San Diego CA | 619-588-2411 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Serea Restaurant | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Monarch | Del Mar CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Common Stock | San Diego CA | 805-638-8367 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 520-205-1288 |
| Mission Pacific | Oceanside CA | 760-450-7864 |
| Nolita Hall | San Diego CA | 619-618-8820 |
| The Santaluz Club Inc - Main Dining | San Diego CA | 858-759-3150 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Artifact at Mingei | San Diego CA | 619-846-2164 |
| Coasterra | San Diego CA | 619-814-1300 |
| Duke's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-1999 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| Lumi | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 619-990-0158 |
| InterContinental Banquet Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Pacific Bound Yachts, Inc | San Diego CA | 954-638-7757 |
| Stone Brewing-Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-269-2100 |
| Fairmont Grand Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-314-1975 |
| The Islander | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Hyatt Islandia | San Diego CA | 619-224-1234 |
| Lofty Coffee Co-Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 415-218-1535 |
| Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
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Union Square Greenmarket
Near New York, United StatesAbout 41 days ago, 10/22/22 Sharer's comments : Fresh lettuce is available at Union Square Green Market from Quarton Farm .. New York 
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Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock St Suite 150, San Diego, CA 92110 619-295-3172 https://specialtyproduce.com About 110 days ago, 8/14/22 Sharer's comments : Green Gem Lettuce from Paradise Found 
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Perry Court Farm
Near Charing, England, United KingdomCanterbury Rd, Wye, Ashford TN25 4ES, United Kingdom 441233812302 https://perrycourt.farm About 430 days ago, 9/28/21 
Perry Court Farm
Perry Court Farm
Near Charing, England, United KingdomCanterbury Rd, Wye, Ashford TN25 4ES, United Kingdom 441233812302 http://perrycourt.farm About 430 days ago, 9/28/21 |
