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Orange Honeydew Melon
Oval-to-round and a delicious cross between a cantaloupe and a honeydew, the very fleshy juicy orangish-yellow pulp of the orange honeydew melon is encased in a hard very yellow matching rind.
Sharlyn Melon
The Sharlyn melon has a cracked skin with tan and yellow-orange coloring. Superficially resembling an elongated Cantaloupe, the Sharlyn does not possess the sweet unctuous flavor of Cantaloupes, rather a more restrained balance of sweetness
Seasons/Availability
Basil is an essential herb within a summer garden, yet it can be grown and cultivated in all temperate climates throughout the world, making it available year round.
Current Facts
Basil is a member of the Lamiaceae or mint family and part of the Ocimum genus along with thyme, rosemary, mint and oregano. Basil, or sweet basil, as it is known, is the most popular and common of all culinary basil cultivars. One of the easiest herbs to grow basil should be pinched back early and frequently to encourage bushing and to prevent bolting. Once the plant is left to flower it will produce white blooms and soon after produce seeds, this can compromise the flavor of the leaves and will shorten the lifespan of the plant.
Description/Taste
Plants of the Ocimum genus are characterized by stems with square cross sections and leaves that grow opposite each other on the stem. Basil leaves are vibrant green with a heart like shape and can be harvested when as petite as half an inch and up to four inches in length. Basil has highly aromatic qualities and flavor profiles; the wide range of distinctive fragrances within its chemical makeup emit notes of citrus, clove, anise and cinnamon, all providing a sensory memory that sets basil apart from other herbs.
Nutritional Value
In addition to their culinary attributes basil leaves are also used as a digestive aid as well for their antiviral, antimicrobial and antibacterial properties. Its oils can also be extracted and utilized for their aromatherapy qualities.
Applications
Basil is a delicate herb that can be used whole, chopped, crushed into a paste or died; though it loses much of its aromatic properties when dried. It is most commonly used raw in fresh applications or when finishing cooked preparations as heat alters the flavor and color of the herb. Add strands of basil to chopped, stacked and bread salads. Serve chopped atop pizza, pasta, chicken and fish. Combine with pistachios, pinenuts and/or walnuts to make a creamy pesto sauce. The aromatic flavor of basil pairs well with tomatoes, garlic, onion, corn, pear, mint, strawberry and cow’s milk cheeses. Basil will keep, dry and refrigerated, for up to a week but is best when used immediately.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Basil has long been a popular herb for use in Italian, Thai and Vietnamese cuisine. In the Hindi religion one specific variety of basil known as tulsi is considered scared and believed to have protective powers, it was even used for a period of time in British court as a substitute for the bible when Indians would go under oath.
Geography/History
Basil is native to Africa, Asia and the Pacific Islands. From there it made its way to Europe and India via the Middle East in the sixteenth century and eventually to America in the seventeenth century. Newspaper documentation mentioning the sale of sweet basil in New York can be found dating back to the end of the eighteenth century. Its botanical name, Ocimum basilicum translates in Greek to smell and king, hence basil's unofficial title, “the king of herbs”. Today basil can be found growing in temperate regions around the world and will thrive with ample sun exposure and well-drained soil.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Bencotto Italian Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-450-4786 |
| Gingham Bar | La Mesa CA | 619-797-1922 |
| Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
| Chef de Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619-248-0538 |
| Fish Market Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-232-3474 |
| Village Club | Chula Vista CA | |
| Cucina Celestina | Coronado CA | 619-672-4246 |
| Conchettas | San Diego CA | 858-254-4630 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Gingham | La Mesa CA | 619-797-1922 |
| Michele Coulon Dessertier | San Diego CA | 858-456-5098 |
| In House Processing | ||
| Herringbone | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0221 |
| Miguel's Eastlake | Chula Vista CA | 619-656-2822 |
| Nutmeg Café & Bakery | San Diego CA | 858-722-8901 |
| Villa Capri Cucina Italiana | San Diego CA | 858-720-8777 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Delta Gamma | San Diego CA | 916 847 9896 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| Sea Rocket Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-255-7049 |
| Handlery Hotel & Resort | San Diego CA | 619-298-0511 |
| Claire's on Cedros | Solana Beach CA | 858-259-8597 |
| California Kebab & Beer Garden | San Diego CA | 858-272-5222 |
| Raglan Public House | San Diego CA | 619-794-2304 |
| Red Door Restaurant & Wine Bar | San Diego CA | 619-295-6000 |
| Lux Catering | Encinitas CA | 760-710-7057 |
| Convivial Catering | San Diego CA | 760-828-8762 |
| Uptown Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-203-8584 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 ex 4 |
| The Wine Pub | San Diego CA | 619-758-9325 |
| US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| J six | San Diego CA | 619-531-8744 |
| Close to Home | San Diego CA | 619-890-8663 |
| The Kebab Shop (Encinites) | Encinitas CA | 760-634-9822 |
| Tin Leaf Frsh Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 619-236-1299 |
| Cody's at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-459-0040 |
| Buon Appetito | San Diego CA | 619-238-9880 |
| Delicia's | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-8000 |
| Del Mar Pizza | Del Mar CA | 858-481-8088 |
| The Kebab Shop Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-550-5481 |
| Bee Green Diet | San Diego CA | 858-551-1104 |
| The Fantail Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-398-8258 |
| Mimmos Italian Village | San Diego CA | 619-239-3710 |
| Madison High School | San Diego CA | 858-496-8410 |
| Hotel La Jolla & CUSP Dining & Drinks | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
| Stone Flats Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 858-444-2280 |
| Starlite | San Diego CA | 619-358-9766 |
| 333 Pacific | Oceanside CA | 760-433-3333 |
| Soda & Swine | San Diego CA | 619-269-7632 |
| Pacific Cafe & Catering | San Diego CA | 858-350-2700 |
| Happy Pantry | San Diego CA | 858-449-4666 |
| Blind Lady | San Diego CA | 619-255-2491 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| Wine Steals Point Loma | San Diego CA | 619-221-1959 |
| Brigantine Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| SuperNatural Sandwich | San Diego CA | 619-356-1992 |
| Blue Ribbon Artisan Pizzeria | Encinitas CA | 760-634-7671 |
| Bare Back Grill Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 858-274-7117 |
| Union Tribune | San Diego CA | 619-299-3131 |
| Urban Solace | San Diego CA | 619-295-6464 |
| Vi At La Jolla Village | San Diego CA | 858-646-7700 |
| The Promiscuous Fork | La Jolla CA | 858-776-3246 |
| Bacci | San Diego CA | 619-275-2094 |
| Culinary Specialties | San Marcos CA | 760-744-8220 |
| Barbarella | San Diego CA | 858-454-7373 |
| Blue Water Seafood Market and Grill | San Diego CA | 619-497-0914 |
| Zel's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-0076 |
| Come On In La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-551-1063 |
| Third Corner Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-223-2700 |
| Spike Africa's Fresh Fish Bar & Grill | San Diego CA | 858-401-0608 |
| Baking Co. | San Diego CA | 619-819-0911 |
| Donovan's Prime Seafood | San Diego CA | 619-906-4850 |
| Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 619-990-0158 |
| Rubicon Deli India Street | San Diego CA | 619-200-4201 |
| Hash House A Go Go | San Diego CA | 619-298-4646 |
| Table 926 | San Diego CA | 858-539-0926 |
| Nordstrom Westfield Escondido (#364) | Escondido CA | 760-740-0170 |
| Convention Center East | San Diego CA | 619-525-5832 |
| Cowboy Star | San Diego CA | 619-450-5880 |
| Avenue 5 | San Diego CA | 619-542-0394 |
| Eclipse Chocolat | San Diego CA | 619-578-2984 |
| Paradise Point Resort Baleen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| California Grinders | San Diego CA | 619-544-1661 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| La Valencia Dry Storage | San Diego CA | 858-551-3750 |
| Snooze H.C, LLC | San Diego CA | 619-500-3344 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| Parioli Italian Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-755-2525 |
| Harry's Coffee Shop | San Diego CA | 858-454-7381 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| Great News Cooking School | San Diego CA | 888-478-2433 |
| Tractor Room | San Diego CA | 619-543-1007 |
| Mothers Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-221-8100 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Four Seasons Residence Club | Carlsbad CA | 760 603 3700 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Pibeta Phi | San Diego CA | 619-778-0311 |
| Burlap | San Diego CA | 858 369 5700 |
| The Village at 631 | San Diego CA | 619-255-9405 |
| We Olive La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-551-8250 |
| BFD-Big Front Door | San Diego CA | 619-255-4100 |
| Cool Cat Catering | San Diego CA | 858-633-6611 |
| Blue Pearl | San Diego CA | 619-222-4198 |
| Sogno Di Vino | San Diego CA | 619-531-8887 |
| Kensington Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-640-0494 |
| Giuseppe Restaurants & Fine Catering | San Diego CA | 760-822-3593 sal |
| Craft and Commerce (Sekscobra Inc.) | San Diego CA | 619-962-5935 |
| Andaz San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-814-2026 |
| The Pearl Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| La Valencia | San Diego CA | 858-551-3750 |
| Chaplos Restaurants & Bar | San Diego CA | 619-798-3888 frdesk |
| Mission Bay Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 858-488-0501 x14 |
| Local Habit | San Diego CA | 619-795-4770 |
| Devine Pastabilities | San Diego CA | 619-379-7644 |
| Burger Lounge Commissary | Coronado CA | 619-435-6835 |
| US Grant Hotel Main | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Heat Bar & Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-546-4328 |
| Nine - Ten | San Diego CA | 858-964-5400 |
| Come On In Sorrento Valley | San Diego CA | 858-558-8964 |
| Tapenade | San Diego CA | 858-551-7500 |
| Bernard'O Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-487-7171 |
| Hard Rock Hotel Mary Janes | San Diego CA | 619-702-3000 |
| Croces | San Diego CA | 619-233-4355 |
| The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo | San Diego CA | 858-451-9100 |
| Toast Catering | san diego CA | 858.208.9422 |
| Hilton Harbor Island | San Diego CA | 619-291-6700 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| Market Creek Events | San Diego CA | 619-527-6161 |
| Hotel La Jolla & Cusp Seafood | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
| The Kebab Shop Rancho Bernardo | San Diego CA | 858-451-1434 |
| Misha Cafe & Juice Bar | San Diego CA | 619-795-3488 |
| Wyndham SD Bayside | San Diego CA | 619-232-3861 |
| Indulge Contemporary Catering | San Diego CA | 858-270-5700 |
| Residence Inn Downtown Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-487-1200 |
| B Bar | Del Mar CA | 415-994-3123 |
| Monello | San Diego CA | 619-501-0030 |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| Marriott Marquis & Marina San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-234-1500 x6113 |
| Trattoria I Trulli | Encinitas CA | 760-943-6800 |
| Village Pizzeria Bay Side | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Whisknladle | San Diego CA | 858-551-7575 |
| Bread & Cie Bakery | San Diego CA | 619-688-1788 |
| Tuscany | Carlsbad CA | 760-929-8111 |
| Paradise Point Resort Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Achio | San Diego CA | 310-402-6195 |
| The Bier Garden | Encinitas CA | 760-632-2437 |
| Soup On | San Diego CA | 619-203-8696 |
| Sheraton La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-453-5500 |
| Embassy Suites Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-239-2400 ext 700 |
| Leroy's Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-1582 |
| Gauchito Grill | San Marcos CA | 858-705-1747 |
| Sora Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-564-7100 |
| Cucina Urbana | San Diego CA | 619-239-2222 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-543-2764 |
| Inn at the Park | San Diego CA | 619-296-0057 |
| Kensington Grill | San Diego CA | 619-281-4014 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| Pier 32 Water Front Grill | National City CA | 619-718-6240 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Currant | San Diego CA | 619-702-6309 |
| Brothers Café & Catering | San Diego CA | 619-595-0295 |
| Isola Pizza Bar | San Diego CA | 619-255-4230 |
| All American Grill | San Diego CA | 619-296-9600 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| La Costa Legends | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Blue Point / Coastal Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619-233-6623 |
| Relm-Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-9463 |
| Hotel Palomar-Salt Box | San Diego CA | 619-515-4062 |
| Bare Back Grill Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-237-9990 |
| The Rose Wine Pub on 30th | San Diego CA | 619-280-1815 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Cueva Bar | San Diego CA | 619-269-6612 |
| Boathouse Harbor Island | San Diego CA | 619-291-8011 |
| Chart House Restaurant Cardiff | Cardiff-by-the-Sea CA | 760-436-4044 |
| Woody's Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-345-1740 |
| Whiskey Girl | San Diego CA | 619-236-1616 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Alpha Phi | San Diego CA | 619-295-3173 |
| The Joint | San Diego CA | 619-222-8272 |
| Come on In Coast 9 | San Diego CA | 858-453-1400 |
| Fresco Pizza & Grill | San Diego CA | 858-538-3333 |
| Pacific Athletic Club | San Diego CA | 858-509-0700 |
| Entwined Bistro & Wine Bar | Escondido CA | 760-705-1556 |
| Terra Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-293-7088 |
| Hilton Garden Inn | San Diego CA | 858-720-9500 |
| West Coast Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-295-1688 |
| Stingaree | San Diego CA | 619-544-0867 |
| The Spot | San Diego CA | 858-459-0800 |
| Azucar | San Diego CA | 619-523-2020 |
| Burlap Bar | San Diego CA | 858-369-5700 |
| Come On In Poseo | San Diego CA | 858-523-0221 |
| Azul La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-454-9677 |
| Bridges (at El Cajon Blvd) | San Diego CA | 619-501-9448 |
| Prepkitchen La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-875-7737 |
| Nobu | San Diego CA | 619-814-4124 |
| The Oceanaire Seafood Room | San Diego CA | 619-858-2277 |
| Truluck's Seafood Steak and Crab House | San Diego CA | 858-453-2583 |
| The Tavern | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| Stout Public House | San Diego CA | 619-702-7933 |
| Crosby National Golf Club LLC | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-227-0172 |
| Museum Cafe | La Jolla CA | 858-456-6427 |
| JR Produce | San Diego CA | 858-270-3857 |
| Gabardine | San Diego CA | 619-398-9810 |
| Pascucci Pasta | San Diego CA | 619-285-8000 |
| Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
| Ciro's & Sidebar | San Diego CA | 619-696-0946 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Kappa Delta | San Diego CA | 510-512-2213 |
| Boat House Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-0155 |
| Marriott Courtyard | San Diego CA | 619-446-3008 |
| The Farm House Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-269-9662 |
| Union Kitchen & Tap | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2337 |
| Onos Cafe | Bonita CA | 619-470-6667 |
| Top of the Market | San Diego CA | 619-234-4867 |
| Prado at Balboa Park Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-744-3732 |
| Tipsy Crow | San Diego CA | 619-338-9300 |
| Bailiwick | San Diego CA | 619-795-3036 |
| San Diego Culinary Institute Inc. | La Mesa CA | 619-644-2100 |
| Casino Pauma | PAUMA VALLEY CA | 760-891-7961 |
| Come On In Carmel Valley | San Diego CA | 828-350-2703 |
| Sapori | Coronado CA | 619-319-5696 |
| Peohes | Coronado CA | 619-437-4474 |
| Donovan's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-450-6666 |
| Jimmy Love's | San Diego CA | 619-595-0123 |
| Lei Lounge Bar | San Diego CA | 619-813-2272 |
| Village Pizzaria | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Miguel's Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
| Vine Cottage | La Mesa CA | 619-465-0138 |
| Golden Door | San Marcos CA | 760-761-4142 |
| The Lion Share | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
| Real Food & Spirits | Solana Beach CA | 858-793-7325 |
| Finch's Wine Bar & Bistro | La Jolla CA | 858-456-4056 |
| Amber Walsh/Michael Hayes | San Diego CA | 408-596-1191 |
| Hotel Del Coronado 1500 Restaurant | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Carnitas Snack Shack | San Diego CA | 619-294-7675 |
| Amici's East Coast Pizzeria | San Diego CA | 858-729-9988 |
| Pacific Beach Ale House | San Diego CA | 858-581-2337 |
| Ariccia Italian Market | La Jolla CA | 858-551-7675 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| Georges on Fifth | San Diego CA | 619-702-0444 |
| Wet Willies | San Diego CA | 619-546-8747 |
| Piatti | San Diego CA | 858-454-1589 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| Miguel's 4S Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-924-9200 |
| Juan Chou | San Diego CA | 619-487-0455 |
| Catering By Felicia G. | San Diego CA | 619-742-4747 |
| Ohana Café | La Jolla CA | 858-456-9009 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| Dolce Pane & Vino | Del Mar CA | 858-832-1518 |
| Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
| Polite Provisions | San Diego CA | 619-677-3784 |
| The Greenspot Salad Co. | San Diego CA | 858-587-2585 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Crush | Solana Beach CA | 858-481-2787 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-657-6473 |
| Villa Capri 2 Family Style Trattoria | San Diego CA | 858-538-5884 |
| West Steak and Seafood | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-9100 |
| Martinis above Fourth | San Diego CA | 619-400-4500 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
| Eureka | San Diego CA | 858-210-3444 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-436-5236 |
| Bo Beau Kitchen & Bar | San Diego CA | 619-224-2884 |
| Hilton Carlsbad Oceanfront & Spa | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
| Paradise Point Resort Barefoot | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| The Kebab Shop (Mira Mesa) | San Diego CA | 858-586-0499 |
| The Bristol Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-784-6835 |
| Bunz a Burger Joint | San Diego CA | 619-298-6515 |
| Marriott Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-696-0234 x6051 |
| Prepkitchen Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-7737 |
| Enoteca Style | San Diego CA | 619-546-7138 |
| The Haven | San Diego CA | 619-964-3778 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Sbicca | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1001 |
| 25 Forty Bistro & Bakehouse | San Diego CA | 619-294-2540 |
| Knotty Barrel | San Diego CA | 619-269-7156 |
| Curiosity Catering | San Diego CA | 619-241-6824 |
| 100 wines | San Diego CA | 619-491-0100 |
| The Smoking Goat | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
| Villa Capri Poway | Poway CA | 858-391-9400 |
| Alchemy Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-255-0616 |
| Searsucker | San Diego CA | 619-233-7327 |
| Cielo Events | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 760-520-5755 |
| Relm-San Elijo | San Marcos CA | 760-798-9804 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 800 843 4661 |
| Hilton San Diego Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-231-4040 |
| Come On In UCSD | La Jolla CA | 858-657-9166 |
| Wet Stone Winebar and Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-255-2856 |
| Roseville Cozinha | San Diego CA | 619-794-2192 |
| Quality Social | San Diego CA | 619-501-7675 |
| Miguel's Cocina Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-759-1843 |
| Toronado San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-282-0456 |
| D Bar SoCal | San Diego CA | 619-632-7644 |
| Delta Zeta | San Diego CA | 858-337-7536 |
| Lafayette Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
| Maderas Golf Club | Poway CA | 858-451-8100 |
| Tender Greens-Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-226-6254 |
| Gabardine Bar | San Diego CA | 619-398-9810 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| Davanti Enoteca | San Diego CA | 858-519-5060 |
| The Kebab Shop Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 619-491-0279 |
| Na Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-380-6791 |
| La Costa Blue Fire | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Urbn Pizza | San Diego CA | 619-255-7300 |
| Cafe Chloe | San Diego CA | 619-232-3242 |
| Ruth's Chris Steak House DT | San Diego CA | 619-233-1422 |
| Root Cellar Catering Co. | San Diego CA | 760-846-2092 |
| Berkeley Pizza | San Diego CA | 619-937-0808 |
| Nate's Garden Grill | San Diego CA | 619-607-0117 |
| Kecho's Café | San Diego CA | 619-225-9043 |
| Rubicon Deli Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 858-488-3354 |
| LaCasse Maritime | Bothell WA | 206 545 2201 |
| Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| Caffe Calabria Coffee Roasting Company | San Diego CA | 619-683-7787 |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| Fleming's Steakhouse Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-237-1155 |
| The Australian Grill | Carlsbad CA | 858-222-9328 |
| Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
| Queenstown Public House | San Diego CA | 619-546-0444 |
| La Costa Glen Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Solace & the Moonlight Lounge | Encinitas CA | 760-753-2433 |
| Third Corner Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-417-9251 |
| Toast Enoteca Cucina | San Diego CA | 619-269-4342 |
| Poseidon | Del Mar CA | 858-755-9345 |
| Ki's Kitchen Commissary | Carlsbad CA | 760-438-8606 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Donovan's Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-237-9700 |
| Decker Brothers Gourmet | San Diego CA | 858-461-3674 |
| Hyatt Islandia | San Diego CA | 619-224-1234 |
| Dobsons | San Diego CA | 619-231-6771 |
| The Market by Buon Appetito | San Diego CA | 619-237-1335 |
| Bankers Hill Bar | ||
| Heights Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-302-8178 |
| Ebisu Sushi Bar | San Diego CA | 619-297-3119 |
| Counterpoint | San Diego CA | (619) 564-6722 |
| The Crossings | Carlsbad CA | 760-444-1800 |
| World Famous | San Diego CA | 858-272-3100 |
| Cork and Platter | San Diego CA | 619-253-8311 |
| Fish 101 | Encinitas CA | 415-308-5572 |
| Village Vino | San Diego CA | 619-546-8466 |
| Salad Style | San Diego CA | 619-255-6731 |
| Ritual Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-283-1618 |
| Sessions Public | San Diego CA | 619-756-7715 |
| Wine Steals Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-846-4903 |
| Come on in Pacific Heights | San Diego CA | 858-638-0088 |
| Gossip Grill | San Diego CA | 619-260-8023 |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| Azuki Sushi Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-238-4760 |
| La Villa | San Diego CA | 619 255 5221 |
| Alexander's on 30th | San Diego CA | 619-281-2539 |
| Redwing Bar & Grill | San Diego CA | 619-281-8700 |
| Nadolife Production | San Diego CA | |
| Bishop School | San Diego CA | 858-459-4021 x212 |
| Stevie's Catering | San Diego CA | 619-298-7706 |
| Nick's At The Beach | San Diego CA | 858-270-1730 |
| Belmont Park Entertainment | San Diego CA | 858-228-9283 |
| Red Dahlia | Carlsbad CA | 760-431-9287 |
| Prado at Balboa Park Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-744-3732 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Banquets | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Hillcrest Brewery | San Diego CA | 619-269-4323 |
| Extraordinary Desserts Union St. | San Diego CA | 619-294-7001 |
| Nordstrom Horton Plaza (#362) | San Diego CA | 602-741-6102 |
| The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
| Acqua Al 2 Ristorante | San Diego CA | 619-230-0382 |
| San Diego Desserts | San Diego CA | 619-287-8186 |
| Just Call Us Catering | San Diego CA | 858-461-3674 |
| 98 Bottles | San Diego CA | 619-549-5097 |
| Empire House Urban Palate | San Diego CA | 619-278-8175 |
| Hard Rock Hotel Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-702-3000 |
| Marriott Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-3000 x6335 |
| Searsucker Bar | San Diego CA | 619-233-7327 |
| The Compass | Carlsbad CA | 760-419-8343 |
| Bertrand at Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Searcher | San Diego CA | 619-226-2403 |
| Ohana Catering | San Diego CA | 858-278-1043 |
| Bistro West | Carlsbad CA | 760-431-9195 |
| Wynola Flats Produce | Julian CA | 760-765-2979 |
| Crown Point Catering | San Diego CA | 619-223-1211 |
| Wine Steals Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-295-1188 |
| Ciro's Pizzeria & Beerhouse PB | San Diego CA | 858-483-4624 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Sheerwater | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center | National City CA | 619-434-4281 |
| Bread & Cie Café | San Diego CA | 619-683-9322 |
| Prepkitchen Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-247-0394 |
| The Melting Pot Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-234-5554 |
| Carolines Seaside Cafe | La Jolla CA | 858-202-0569 |
| Surf Side Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619 507-0891 |
| Tartine | Coronado CA | 619-435-4323 |
| Brooklyn Girl | San Diego CA | 619-296-4600 |
| Great Maple | San Diego CA | 619-255-2282 |
| Brigantine Poway | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
| Lean and Green La Jolla | Country Club CA | 619-436-7618 |
| Crust Pizzeria | Carlsbad CA | 760-944-1111 |
| Underdogs Gastro Truck | San Diego CA | 760-580-9158 |
| Roy's San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-239-7697 |
| Chef Drew Mc Partlin | San Diego CA | 619-990-9201 |
| Hooleys Irish Pub La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-713-6900 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| Analog | San Diego CA | 619-233-1183 |
| In Flux Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-255-0735 |
| Marine Room | San Diego CA | 858-551-4676 |
| Prado at Balboa Park Banquets | San Diego CA | 619-744-3732 |
| Herringbone Bar | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0221 |
| La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | FRONT: 760-704-1000 |
| The Kebab Shop (Downtown) | San Diego CA | 619-525-0055 |
| SoCal Chef | La Mesa CA | 619-251-3015 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| Cafe Secret | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0821 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| Gro Café | San Diego CA | 619-253-8311 |
| Crab Catcher La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-454-9587 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Basil. One
is easiest, three is harder.| Leite's Culinaria |
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Pear, Basil and Pecorino Toscano Salad |
| Radishes and Rhubarb |
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Orecchiette Pasta with Bacon, Peas and Fresh Basil |
| YouTube |
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basil chicken fried rice |
