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Mangosteen
The Purple mangosteen, botanical name Garcinia magostana, simply referred to as mangosteen, is an ultra-tropical slow growing evergreen tree that is cultivated for its edible fruit.
Iceberg Lettuce
It is the only lettuce type that does not occur in red form as well as green. Iceberg is the given name to dozens of cultivars of lettuce, all of which are adapted to specific planting regions and time periods.
Seasons/Availability
Cherry tomatoes are available year round with a peak season during the warm summer months.
Current Facts
Cherry tomatoes, botanical classification Lycopersicon esculentum var. cerasiforme, are classified by a few factors. The first is how they grow. Cherry tomato plants produce in two different forms: determinate or indeterminate. Determinate varieties grow on bush-like plants with short vines and bear just one crop per season. Indeterminate varieties are long, sprawling vine plants. They will bear fruit continuously throughout the season. These are the cherry tomato varieties of choice for yield. Another classification is heirloom or hybrid. Heirloom Cherry tomatoes are tomatoes that have been reproduced for generations without cross-breeding. Hybrid Cherry tomatoes are the result of crossing two different varieties. Shape is also a factor. Though the quintessential tomato is round, through natural mutation there are other shapes ranging from pear to torpedo.
Description/Taste
Cherry tomatoes are generally much sweeter than large tomatoes. As there are hundreds of Cherry tomato varieties, the size and colors will vary. The perfect Cherry tomato will be first and foremost, in season. It should be almost firm, thin and smooth-skinned and the flavor, a balancing act of sweet and tart with a juicy mouth-watering texture.
Applications
Cherry tomatoes are a versatile ingredient for your kitchen arsenal. The sweetness of Cherry tomatoes compliments many other flavors both mild and rich and the sweetness is intensifies when cooked. Pair tomatoes with companion ingredients that also happen to be in season. Fresh corn, chiles, watermelon, shelling beans, fresh cheeses, scallops, prawns, eggplant, okra, cucumbers, fresh nuts, avocados, zucchini and herbs such as mint, arugula and basil, each a complimentary match for Cherry tomatoes. Though Cherry tomatoes are perfect for fresh eating, cooking will enhance their sweetness and add depth. Consider blanching and peeling the skin, flash blister on the grill to impart smokiness, making a sauce with mature fruits or make a tomato broth and serve warm or chilled.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Cherry tomatoes were the first tomato species to be domesticated. They were and still remain an inherent part of the indigenous diet of South and Central Americans. Aztec writings included the very first recipe for salsa, which contained Cherry tomatoes, hot chile peppers and salt.
Geography/History
Cherry tomatoes are descendents of the wild tomato, whose origins can be traced to coastal South America millions of years ago. Archeological evidence suggests that the very first strains of Cherry tomatoes were cultivated by Mesoamerican farmers at least a thousand miles away in northern Central America. The genetic makeup of Cherry tomatoes, unlike larger common tomatoes has remained almost unchanged. Cherry tomatoes, are in fact, predecessors of large tomato cultivars, which happen to be a mutation of Cherry tomatoes. The first cultivated tomato fruits were small, the size of berries and their flesh originally housed only two seed cavities.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Sessions Public | San Diego CA | 619-756-7715 |
| Come On In Carmel Valley | San Diego CA | 828-350-2703 |
| Relm-Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-9463 |
| Marriott Courtyard | San Diego CA | 619-446-3008 |
| Nordstrom Fashion Valley (#360) | San Diego CA | 619 295-4441 |
| Chaplos Restaurants & Bar | San Diego CA | 619-798-3888 frdesk |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 800 843 4661 |
| Hilton Harbor Island | San Diego CA | 619-291-6700 |
| The Compass | Carlsbad CA | 760-419-8343 |
| D Bar SoCal | San Diego CA | 619-632-7644 |
| Town & Country San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-291-7131 |
| Na Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-380-6791 |
| Brothers Café & Catering | San Diego CA | 619-595-0295 |
| Cork and Platter | San Diego CA | 619-253-8311 |
| Gossip Grill | San Diego CA | 619-260-8023 |
| Salt and Cleaver | San Diego CA | 520-205-1288 |
| Chedi Thai Bistro | San Diego CA | 858-551-8424 |
| Burger Lounge Kensington | San Diego CA | 619-584-2929 |
| Burger Lounge Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-6835 |
| Juan Chou | San Diego CA | 619-487-0455 |
| Monello | San Diego CA | 619-501-0030 |
| The Village at 631 | San Diego CA | 619-255-9405 |
| Paradise Point Resort Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Victoria Mahdion | San Diego CA | 619-987-3304 |
| Marriott Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-3000 x6335 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Delta Gamma | San Diego CA | 916 847 9896 |
| The Tavern | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Delta Zeta | San Diego CA | 858-337-7536 |
| The Promiscuous Fork | La Jolla CA | 858-776-3246 |
| Pascucci Pasta | San Diego CA | 619-285-8000 |
| Solace & the Moonlight Lounge | Encinitas CA | 760-753-2433 |
| LaCasse Maritime | Bothell WA | 206 545 2201 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Pibeta Phi | San Diego CA | 619-778-0311 |
| Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
| The Field Irish Pub & Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-232-9840 |
| Nobu | San Diego CA | 619-814-4124 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-436-5236 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| Bencotto Italian Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-450-4786 |
| Burger Lounge Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-955-5727 |
| Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| Embassy Suites Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-239-2400 ext 700 |
| The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| The Chef 4 U 2 Have | San Diego CA | 619-517-4383 |
| Burger Lounge Mobile | Coronado CA | 619-435-6835 |
| The Kebab Shop Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-550-5481 |
| Caffe Calabria Coffee Roasting Company | San Diego CA | 619-683-7787 |
| Convention Center East | San Diego CA | 619-525-5832 |
| Eat at Recess LLC | San Diego CA | 619-508-7290 |
| The Craftsman New American Tavern | Encinitas CA | 760-415-2380 |
| The Fantail Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-398-8258 |
| The Smoking Goat | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| Croces | San Diego CA | 619-233-4355 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| Ki's Kitchen Commissary | Carlsbad CA | 760-438-8606 |
| Harney Sushi Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-967-1820 |
| The Farm House Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-269-9662 |
| Eureka | San Diego CA | 858-210-3444 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Burger Lounge Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-237-7878 |
| San Diego Culinary Institute Inc. | La Mesa CA | 619-644-2100 |
| Relm-San Elijo | San Marcos CA | 760-798-9804 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| The Kebab Shop (Downtown) | San Diego CA | 619-525-0055 |
| Burger Lounge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 619-450-5993 |
| The Kebab Shop (Mira Mesa) | San Diego CA | 858-586-0499 |
| Nine - Ten | San Diego CA | 858-964-5400 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 ex 4 |
| Something Savory | Oceanside CA | 760-917-4158 |
| Ciro's Pizzeria & Beerhouse PB | San Diego CA | 858-483-4624 |
| Great Maple | San Diego CA | 619-255-2282 |
| Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-1582 |
| Herringbone | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0221 |
| We Olive La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-551-8250 |
| Finch's Wine Bar & Bistro | La Jolla CA | 858-456-4056 |
| Heights Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-302-8178 |
| Cueva Bar | San Diego CA | 619-269-6612 |
| Trattoria I Trulli | Encinitas CA | 760-943-6800 |
| Spike Africa's Fresh Fish Bar & Grill | San Diego CA | 858-401-0608 |
| Bacci | San Diego CA | 619-275-2094 |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| Cliffhanger Cafe Menu | San Diego CA | 858-452-9858 |
| Andaz San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-814-2026 |
| JR Produce | San Diego CA | 858-270-3857 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
| Bare Back Grill Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 858-274-7117 |
| Convivial Catering | San Diego CA | 760-828-8762 |
| Brigantine Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| Crosby National Golf Club LLC | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-227-0172 |
| Shimbashi Izakaya | Del Mar CA | 858-523-0479 |
| SoCal Chef | La Mesa CA | 619-251-3015 |
| Akinori | San Diego CA | 619-220-4888 |
| Bridges (at El Cajon Blvd) | San Diego CA | 619-501-9448 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| Four Seasons Residence Club | Carlsbad CA | 760 603 3700 |
| The Bristol Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-784-6835 |
| Stout Public House | San Diego CA | 619-702-7933 |
| Vi At La Jolla Village | San Diego CA | 858-646-7700 |
| The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo | San Diego CA | 858-451-9100 |
| The Pearl Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| Bertrand at Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-657-6473 |
| Dolce Pane & Vino | Del Mar CA | 858-832-1518 |
| Top of the Market | San Diego CA | 619-234-4867 |
| Come On In Sorrento Valley | San Diego CA | 858-558-8964 |
| Sogno Di Vino | San Diego CA | 619-531-8887 |
| Sea Rocket Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-255-7049 |
| Roseville Cozinha | San Diego CA | 619-794-2192 |
| La Valencia | San Diego CA | 858-551-3750 |
| West Coast Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-295-1688 |
| Pure Burger | Carlsbad CA | 760-683-5101 |
| Poseidon | Del Mar CA | 858-755-9345 |
| Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
| Come on in Pacific Heights | San Diego CA | 858-638-0088 |
| The Wine Pub | San Diego CA | 619-758-9325 |
| Hotel La Jolla & CUSP Dining & Drinks | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Mission Bay Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 858-488-0501 x14 |
| The Haven | San Diego CA | 619-964-3778 |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Banquets | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Crab Catcher La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-454-9587 |
| Piatti | San Diego CA | 858-454-1589 |
| Martinis above Fourth | San Diego CA | 619-400-4500 |
| Real Food & Spirits | Solana Beach CA | 858-793-7325 |
| The Crossings | Carlsbad CA | 760-444-1800 |
| Bishop School | San Diego CA | 858-459-4021 x212 |
| Nick's At The Beach | San Diego CA | 858-270-1730 |
| The Oceanaire Seafood Room | San Diego CA | 619-858-2277 |
| Pacific Cafe & Catering | San Diego CA | 858-350-2700 |
| Burger Lounge Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-487-1183 |
| Culinary Specialties | San Marcos CA | 760-744-8220 |
| Miguel's Cocina Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-437-4237 |
| Knotty Barrel | San Diego CA | 619-269-7156 |
| Urban Solace | San Diego CA | 619-295-6464 |
| Isola Pizza Bar | San Diego CA | 619-255-4230 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| Kensington Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-640-0494 |
| Gaijin Noodle & Sake House | San Diego CA | 858-246-7782 |
| Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Wyndham SD Bayside | San Diego CA | 619-232-3861 |
| J six | San Diego CA | 619-531-8744 |
| Giuseppe Restaurants & Fine Catering | San Diego CA | 760-822-3593 sal |
| Tractor Room | San Diego CA | 619-543-1007 |
| La Costa Legends | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Cowboy Star | San Diego CA | 619-450-5880 |
| Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| Claire's on Cedros | Solana Beach CA | 858-259-8597 |
| Red Door Restaurant & Wine Bar | San Diego CA | 619-295-6000 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
| Market Creek Events | San Diego CA | 619-527-6161 |
| Barbarella | San Diego CA | 858-454-7373 |
| Come On In La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-551-1063 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Hotel La Jolla & Cusp Seafood | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
| Wynola Flats Produce | Julian CA | 760-765-2979 |
| La Costa Glen Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Toast Catering | san diego CA | 858.208.9422 |
| Carolyn J. Fisher | San Diego CA | 858-274-1129 |
| Burger Lounge La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-456-0196 |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| Crust Pizzeria | Carlsbad CA | 760-944-1111 |
| Third Corner Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-223-2700 |
| Cafe Chloe | San Diego CA | 619-232-3242 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Snooze H.C, LLC | San Diego CA | 619-500-3344 |
| Hotel Palomar-Salt Box | San Diego CA | 619-515-4062 |
| Sapori | Coronado CA | 619-319-5696 |
| Truluck's Seafood Steak and Crab House | San Diego CA | 858-453-2583 |
| Villa Capri Cucina Italiana | San Diego CA | 858-720-8777 |
| Paradise Point Resort Baleen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Hard Rock Hotel EDR | San Diego CA | 619-702-3000 |
| Stevie's Catering | San Diego CA | 619-298-7706 |
| Ciro's & Sidebar | San Diego CA | 619-696-0946 |
| Azul La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-454-9677 |
| The Market by Buon Appetito | San Diego CA | 619-237-1335 |
| Brooklyn Girl | San Diego CA | 619-296-4600 |
| Supannee House of Thai | San Diego CA | 619-795-8424 |
| Village Pizzeria Bay Side | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | FRONT: 760-704-1000 |
| Hilton San Diego Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-231-4040 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-543-2764 |
| Harney Sushi Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-295-3272 |
| Village Pizzaria | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Kecho's Café | San Diego CA | 619-225-9043 |
| Ritual Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-283-1618 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
| Eclipse Chocolat | San Diego CA | 619-578-2984 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Cherry Tomatoes. One
is easiest, three is harder.
