Featured...
Assorted Heirloom Tomatoes
Inventory, 10 lbs : 17.62
This item was last sold on : 01/28/23
Podcast
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.
Assorted Heirloom tomatoes are available year-round from different growing regions in Mexico and North America.
Heirloom tomatoes packed in an assorted box, usually ten pounds, are the most common packaging of these tomatoes for commercial distribution.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
the other 120...
Recipes that include Assorted Heirloom Tomatoes. One
is easiest, three is harder.
| Food Buzz: History of Heirloom Tomatoes |
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.
| Stone Brewing-Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-269-2100 |
| Jack Monaco Creative Consulting | San Diego CA | 619-318-2633 |
| Hotel Indigo | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Valley View Casino & Hotel (Black&Blue) | Valley Center CA | 760-291-5500 |
| Caffe Calabria Coffee Roasting Company | San Diego CA | 619-683-7787 |
| Lofty Coffee Co-Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-230-6747 |
| Civico 1845 | San Diego CA | 574-210-4025 |
| Lofty Coffee Co-Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 760-230-6747 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Great Maple Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-255-2282 |
| Darshan Bakery (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 858-925-7223 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (Banquets) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Barrel & Board | San Diego CA | 619-379-2574 |
| Communal Coffee - Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 619-920-7887 |
| The Pearl Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
| Justin Weiss | Bonsall CA | 760-724-9875 |
| Palmys | San Diego CA | 858-886-7111 |
| Rustic Root | San Diego CA | 619-232-1747 |
| Hilton Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-5200 x4234 |
| Food by Chef Ty | Vista CA | 323-506-1890 |
| Edgewater Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-7581 |
| Il Sogno Italiano | San Diego CA | 619-380-2652 |
| Don Pietro | San Diego CA | 619-255-7205 |
| InterContinental Vistal Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Crust Pizzeria-Carmel | San Diego CA | 858-212-8751 |
| Hotel La Jolla & CUSP -CLK | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
| Viejas Casino Grove Steakhouse | Alpine CA | 800-295-3172 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| Pizza Cassette | San Diego CA | 802-310-5601 |
| Born & Raised | San Diego CA | 619-944-1631 |
| Harbor Breakfast | San Diego CA | 619-888-6586 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| ALCE 101 | Solana Beach CA | 619-885-8075 |
| Sugar and Scribe | La Jolla CA | 858-274-1733 |
| Justin Hoehn | San Diego CA | 619-326-8895 |
| Bekker's Catering | San Diego CA | 619-287-9027 |
| Alila Marea Beach Resort | Encinitas CA | 805-539-9719 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Crust Pizzeria Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-212-8751 |
| Yoann Taboyan, Personal Chef | San Diego CA | 347-277-1958 |
| Garbatella Osteria Bar | Chula Vista CA | 619-651-1185 |
| Third Corner Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-223-2700 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Giaola | Carlsbad CA | 858-266-9303 |
| Noble House Hotels & Resorts | San Diego CA | 619-276-4010 |
| Parisien Gourmandises | La Jolla CA | 858-352-6552 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| The Compass | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-1900 |
| Hotel Del ENO Produce | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Seven Seas Roasting Co. | San Diego CA | 619-261-7275 |
| Paradise Point Resort Tidal | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Nick & G's Restaurant | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-771-1871 |
| Capri Blu 2020 | San Diego CA | 858-673-5100 |
| US Grant Hotel Main | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Hotel Palomar-Salt Box Banquets | San Diego CA | 619-515-3003 |
| Darshan Bakery (Del Mar) | Del Mar CA | 858-925-7223 |
| Azuki Sushi Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-238-4760 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Farmers Bottega | San Diego CA | 619-306-8963 |
| The Flavor Chef (Catering) | Vista CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Swagyu Chop Shop | Imperial Beach CA | 858-822-8377 |
| Fairmont Grand Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-314-1975 |
| Tahona (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| Swagyu Chop Shop-PB | San Diego CA | 858-758-0357 |
| Morgan Run Resort and Club | Rancho Sante Fe CA | 858-759-5473 |
| J & Tonys | San Diego CA | 855-634-7664 |
| University Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-5200 |
| Moniker Coffee Company | San Diego CA | 541-450-2402 |
| Green Acres Campus 2020 | San Diego CA | 858-450-9907 |
| Siamo Napoli | San Diego CA | 619-300-4810 |
| Cove House | La Jolla CA | 858-999-0034 |
| Farmer and The Seahorse | San Diego CA | 619-302-3682 |
| Lofty Coffee Co- W. Cedar | San Diego CA | 760-230-6747 ex. 4 |
| US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Waverly | Cardiff CA | 619-244-0416 |
| Solterra Winery + Kitchen | Encinitas CA | 858-245-6146 |
| Madison | San Diego CA | 619-822-3465 |
| Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 508-320-6644 |
| Hyatt Islandia | San Diego CA | 619-224-1234 |
| Neighborhood Burger | San Diego CA | 619-446-0002 |
| Craft House Sky Deck | San Diego CA | 619-948-4458 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Mission Bay Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 858-488-0501 |
| The Plot | Oceanside CA | 422-266-8200 |
| The Guild Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| The Lion Share | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
| Isola La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-412-5566 |
| The Switchboard Restaurant and Bar | Oceanside CA | 442-266-2781 |
| Hilton Harbor Island | San Diego CA | 619-291-6700 |
| Lofty Coffee Co.-Carlsbad State St | Carlsbad CA | 760-230-6747 |
| RoVino Rotisserie + Wine | San Diego CA | 619-972-6286 |
| Poseidon on the Beach | Del Mar CA | 858-755-9345 |
| Marriott Marina Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-234-1500 x6113 |
| Alila Marea (VAGA Restaurant) | Encinitas CA | 805-539-9719 |
| Carruth Cellars Urban Winery | San Diego CA | 619-546-9300 |
| Villa Capri Poway | Poway CA | 858-391-9400 |
| Zeca Trading Co. | San Diego CA | 619-410-1576 |
| Paradise Point Resort BQT Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| Cucina Sorella | San Diego CA | 858-232-7808 |
| Dan Gonzales Inc. | San Diego CA | |
| Nectarine Grove | Encinitas CA | 760-944-4525 |
| The Butchery | San Diego CA | 858-345-1524 |
| Communal Coffee | San Diego CA | 619-305-9525 |
| Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens | Escondido CA | 915-861-2297 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| The Glen at Scripps Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-444-8500 |
| The Joint | San Diego CA | 619-222-8272 |
| The Smoking Goat | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| Webbcreationfood LLC | San Diego CA | 619-829-9194 |
| The Islander | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Lofty Coffee Co-Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 415-218-1535 |
| Harley Gray Kitchen and Bar | San Diego CA | 619-840-7000 |
| InterContinental San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Public House 131 | San Diego CA | 858-537-0890 |
| We Olive La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-551-8250 |
| Pendry SD (Lion Fish) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
| Barbusa | San Diego CA | 619-297-6333 |
| Nomad Donuts | San Diego CA | 619-431-5000 |
| Crown Point Catering | San Diego CA | 619-223-1211 |
| Green Dragon Tavern & Museum | Carlsbad CA | 760-797-5579 |
| Mister A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Westin Gaslamp Quarter | San Diego CA | 619-239-2200 |
| Cesarina | San Diego CA | 619-226-6222 |
| The Privateer Coal Fire Pizza | Oceanside CA | 760-310-1535 |
| Kingfisher | San Diego CA | 619-861-8074 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 520-205-1288 |
| Lofty Cafe-Roasting Works | Encinitas CA | 760-230-6747 ex. 5 |
| PFC Fitness Camp | Carlsbad CA | 888-488-8936 |
| Little Lion | San Diego CA | 619-519-4079 |
| Zel's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-0076 |
| Sets Kitchen and Bar | San Marcos CA | 970-390-2148 |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill & Oysters | La Jolla CA | 858-228-5655 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Assorted Heirloom Tomatoes. One
is easiest, three is harder.
