Assorted Heirloom Tomatoes
Inventory, 10 lbs : 106.33
This item was last sold on : 05/14/24
Description/Taste
Varying widely in size, shape, color and taste, heirloom tomatoes are quite different in appearance from common tomatoes. Most are fragile, with few seeds, meaty flesh and a thin skin. This thin skin, however, is what gives the tomato a higher sugar content and excellent flavor.
Seasons/Availability
Assorted Heirloom tomatoes are available year-round from different growing regions in Mexico and North America.
Current Facts
Heirloom tomatoes packed in an assorted box, usually ten pounds, are the most common packaging of these tomatoes for commercial distribution.
Nutritional Value
Rich in vitamin C, tomatoes provide a source of folate and fiber. Cholesterol-free and low in calories, one six ounce tomato contains about 26 calories.
Applications
Heirloom tomatoes are most often served fresh as simple preparation allows their intense, tomato flavor to come through. Add slices to salads or layer with basil and fresh mozzarella to make a classic Italian Caprese salad. Blend with strawberries and fresh herbs for a take on gazpacho. Slow-roast to concentrate the tomato's natural sweetness and puree into a dip with garbanzo beans and tahini. Layer in savory tarts, dice into fresh salsa or roast and add to risotto with summer vegetables such as squash and corn. Heirloom tomatoes are fragile, bruise easily, and should be used immediately upon ripening. Do not refrigerate.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
The tomato, genetically a fruit but used as both a fruit and a vegetable, is one of the most versatile flavoring ingredients in today's culinary world.
Geography/History
Sometimes difficult to define, an heirloom variety is one that has been around more than fifty years, can reproduce from seed and has a unique history. Recently heirloom tomatoes have made a come back as consumers are demanding tomatoes that offer rich, tomato flavor. Varieties have adapted regionally in almost every climate around the world and heirlooms, have successfully survived.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
US Grant Hotel Main | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
Siamo Napoli | San Diego CA | 619-300-4810 |
The Santaluz Club Inc - Main Dining | San Diego CA | 858-759-3150 |
Alila Marea Beach Resort | Encinitas CA | 805-539-9719 |
Coasterra | San Diego CA | 619-814-1300 |
Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center | National City CA | 619-434-4281 |
Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines | La Jolla CA | 858-450-4581 |
Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
Carte Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-365-1858 |
Toast Catering | San Diego CA | 619-795-9135 |
Green Acres Campus | San Diego CA | 858-450-9907 |
Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
Chef Taylor Dennis LLC | San Diego CA | 512-470-9323 |
Nick & G's Restaurant | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-771-1871 |
Harley Gray Kitchen and Bar | San Diego CA | 619-840-7000 |
Third Corner Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-417-9251 |
Inn at Rancho Santa Fe (Banquet) | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
The Kitchen at MCASD | La Jolla CA | 619-894-2051 |
Civico 1845 | San Diego CA | 574-210-4025 |
Bernini's Bistro | La Jolla CA | 858-454-5013 |
Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
Virtue Coffee & Juice | San Diego CA | 619-485-0485 |
California Culinary Arts Institute | San Diego CA | 858-868-1401 |
Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens Banquets | Escondido CA | 760-294-7866 |
Kitchens For Good | San Diego CA | 619-450-4040 |
Giaola | Carlsbad CA | 858-266-9303 |
Hunters Home Kitchen | Bonita CA | 619-739-3541 |
Buckboard Catering & Events | El Cajon CA | 619-334-4400 |
Town & Country San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-291-7131 |
Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
Sycuan Casino | El Cajon CA | 619-445-6002 |
Amiga de la Vina | San Diego CA | 619-990-6124 |
JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
Lofty Coffee Co.-Carlsbad State St | Carlsbad CA | 760-230-6747 |
Surf Side Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619-507-0891 |
Great Maple Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-255-2282 |
Southwestern Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-222-0438 |
Rust General Store | San Diego CA | 619-295-7878 |
Salud | San Diego CA | 6192553856 |
Nomad Donuts | San Diego CA | 619-431-5000 |
One Door North | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
Edgewater Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-7581 |
Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill & Oysters | La Jolla CA | 858-228-5655 |
Shoreside Support Boat | San Diego CA | 704-277-7929 |
Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
Webbcreationfood LLC | San Diego CA | 619-829-9194 |
Paradise Point Resort Barefoot | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
Solterra Winery + Kitchen | Encinitas CA | 858-245-6146 |
Shogun Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
Tribute Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-220-0030 |
Reata Glen | Ladera Ranch CA | 949-545-2250 |
Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
Revolution Roasters (Carlsbad) | Carlsbad CA | 760-330-6827 |
Sugar and Scribe | La Jolla CA | 858-274-1733 |
Burgeon Beer Co. | San Diego CA | 760-814-2548 |
Sheraton Carlsbad (Banquets) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
Little Lion | San Diego CA | 619-519-4079 |
Marriott Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-696-0234 x6051 |
Il Sogno Italiano | San Diego CA | 619-380-2652 |
Asti Ristorante | San Diego CA | 619-232-8844 |
Terra Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-293-7088 |
PFC Fitness Camp | Carlsbad CA | 888-488-8936 |
Darshan Bakery (Del Mar) | Del Mar CA | 858-925-7223 |
RoVino Rotisserie + Wine | San Diego CA | 619-972-6286 |
Viejas Casino Grove Steakhouse | Alpine CA | 800-295-3172 |
Solare Ristorante Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-270-9670 |
Kairoa Brewing Company | San Diego CA | 858-735-0051 |
Ballast Point Rest. - Miramar | San Diego CA | 858-790-6900 |
Toast Cafe | San Diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
Shore Rider | La Jolla CA | 858-412-5308 |
Stake Chophouse & Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-0077 |
Marriott Marina Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-234-1500 x6113 |
Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
Don Pietro | San Diego CA | 619-255-7205 |
Lofty Cafe-Roasting Works | Encinitas CA | 760-230-6747 ex. 5 |
Rosemary Trattoria | Coronado CA | 619-669-8435 |
Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
University Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-5200 |
The Remy | San Diego CA | 619-886-1358 |
DS Catering Kitchen | Chula Vista CA | 619-703-9321 |
Rustic Root | San Diego CA | 619-232-1747 |
Barbusa | San Diego CA | 619-297-6333 |
Secret Sister | San Diego CA | 619-281-0718 |
Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
Rosewood Social | San Juan Capistrano CA | 669-243-8403 |
Salt & Whiskey | San Diego CA | 619-544-1886 |
Herb & Sea | Encinitas CA | 858-587-6601 |
Bar Ella | San Diego CA | 858-808-2286 |
Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
Bound Coffee | Oceanside CA | 760-805-3505 |
Ciccia Osteria | San Diego CA | 619-674-4069 |
La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
Rose Café | Carlsbad CA | 310-399-0711 |
Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
Hilton Garden Inn | San Diego CA | 858-720-9500 |
Birds Eye (La Jolla) | La Jolla CA | 513-549-0974 |
Boujiemana | San Diego CA | 415-710-0510 |
Rancho Valencia New Restaurant | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
Cove House | La Jolla CA | 858-999-0034 |
Stone Brewing-Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-269-2100 |
The Compass | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-1900 |
The Lion Share Bar | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
Lofty Coffee Co- W. Cedar | San Diego CA | 760-230-6747 ex. 4 |
Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
Crown Point Catering | San Diego CA | 619-223-1211 |
Leichtag Foundation | Encinitas CA | 760-230-6772 |
SD Continuing Education Culinary Arts | 619-719-6924 | |
Marriott Courtyard - Broadway | San Diego CA | 619-446-3008 |
Matt Johnson | San Diego CA | 619 295 3172 |
Park Hyatt Aviara | Carlsbad CA | 760-448-1234 |
Eclipse Chocolate | San Diego CA | 619-831-5170 |
La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
Polaris Supreme | San Diego CA | 619-390-7890 |
InterContinental Vistal Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
The Switchboard Restaurant and Bar | Oceanside CA | 442-266-2781 |
Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
Isola La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-412-5566 |
The Monsaraz | San Diego CA | 858-760-6228 |
Caffe Calabria Coffee Roasting Company | San Diego CA | 619-683-7787 |
Darshan Bakery (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 858-925-7223 |
UPAC Enterprise Center | San Diego CA | 6192557644 |
Davanti Enoteca Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-237-9606 |
Lafayette Hotel - Beginners Diner | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 520-205-1288 |
Cesarina | San Diego CA | 619-226-6222 |
Marriott Marquis North Tower | San Diego CA | 619-234-1500 |
Capri Blu 2020 | San Diego CA | 858-673-5100 |
Revolution Roasters | Oceanside CA | 760-330-6827 |
Wolfies Carousel | San Diego CA | 909-477-1291 |
Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-1582 |
Bistro du Marche by Tapenade | La Jolla CA | 858-551-7500 |
Portside Pier (TopSail) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
Lofty Coffee Co-Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 760-230-6747 |
Lafayette Hotel - Lou Lou's | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
Kona Kai Resort and Marina | San Diego CA | 619-221-8000 |
Valley View Casino & Hotel (Black&Blue) | Valley Center CA | 760-291-5500 |
Communal Coffee | San Diego CA | 619-305-9525 |
Bekker's Catering | San Diego CA | 619-287-9027 |
Peohes | Coronado CA | 619-437-4474 |
Hotel Indigo | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
Farmer and The Seahorse | San Diego CA | 619-302-3682 |
C 2 C | San Diego CA | 619-972-9345 |
Madam Bonnies | San Diego CA | 619-432-1383 |
Paradisaea Restaurant | La Jolla CA | 732-915-6669 |
The Glen at Scripps Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-444-8500 |
Parisien Gourmandises | La Jolla CA | 858-352-6552 |
Seven Seas Roasting Co. | San Diego CA | 619-261-7275 |
A & M catering | San Diego CA | 206-802-8320 |
Azuki Sushi Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-238-4760 |
Lucky Bolt | San Diego CA | 662-832-3638 |
US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
Lofty Coffee Co-Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 415-218-1535 |
Hilton San Diego Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-231-4040 |
Encontro North Park | San Diego CA | 310-955-6333 |
Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 508-320-6644 |
Books and Records | San Diego CA | 619-310-5298 |
Pacific Coast Spirits | Oceanside CA | 925-381-5392 |
La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
La Costa Resort & Spa Diversions & Edge Pool | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
Waverly | Cardiff CA | 619-244-0416 |
Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
Tahona (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
Le Papagayo (Carlsbad) | Carlsbad CA | 949-235-5862 |
Green Dragon Tavern & Museum | Carlsbad CA | 760-797-5579 |
Paradise Point Resort BQT Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
Deeply Nourished | San Diego CA | 808-489-7366 |
Juan Tequila | San Diego CA | 520-395-7565 |
WNDR Museum San Diego | San Diego CA | 330-207-1858 |
The Flavor Chef (Catering) | Vista CA | 619-295-3172 |
Palmys | San Diego CA | 858-886-7111 |
Pizza Cassette | San Diego CA | 802-310-5601 |
The Butchery | San Diego CA | 858-345-1524 |
Panama 66 | San Diego CA | 619-206-6352 |
Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens | Escondido CA | 915-861-2297 |
The Seabird Resort | Oceanside CA | 951-704-9703 |
Zeca Trading Co. | San Diego CA | 619-410-1576 |
Black Raill Kitchen + Bar | Carlsbad CA | 619-454-9182 |
Convention Center Shell | San Diego CA | 619-954-3063 |
The Guild Bar- Banquet | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
Crust Pizzeria Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-212-8751 |
Manna | Encinitas CA | 510-366-3057 |
Crust Pizzeria-Carmel | San Diego CA | 858-212-8751 |
Bica | San Diego CA | 619-669-5725 |
Harbor Breakfast | San Diego CA | 619-888-6586 |
Pendry SD (Provisional) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
Poseidon on the Beach | Del Mar CA | 858-755-9345 |
Justin Weiss | Bonsall CA | 760-724-9875 |
Pacific Coast Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-794-4632 |
Lofty Coffee Co-Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-230-6747 |
Valentina | Encinitas CA | 207-522-1937 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Assorted Heirloom Tomatoes. One is easiest, three is harder.
Podcast