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Rainbow Swiss Chard
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Seasons/Availability
Cilantro available year round.
Current Facts
Cilantro is the leaves and stems of the coriander plant, also known as Chinese Parsley. An annual herb and member of the carrot family, cilantro is the most widely used, aromatic, leafy herb in the world. It is an indispensable herb in the culinary landscape with no substitute that can simulate its flavor.
Description/Taste
Although slightly resembling flat leaf parsley in appearance, cilantro can be distinguished by its unmistakable aroma and flavor. Cilantro offers citrus overtones with a flavor that can be bright, earthy and pungent, though its pungency is often contested to border on "soapiness". If left to go to seed, the plant produces white delicate flowers from the cilantro leaves that have the exact essence of cilantro with a sweet floral finish.
Applications
Cilantro is most prolific in Latin, Asian, North African and Indian cuisine. Though it may be used as a garnish, both the stems and leaves are often a main ingredient in regional dishes. Use cilantro with yogurt, cheese, tropical fruit, tomatoes, corn, potatoes, onions, chiles or in combination with fresh herbs. Pair with meats, seafood, poultry, tofu and noodles. Cilantro is a delicate herb, and should be kept dry and refrigerated until use.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Cilantro is widely used throughout Asia, India, North Africa and in Latin America where it is an integral ingredient in fresh salsas and sauces.
Geography/History
Cilantro is very defined by its original roots as it is historically found in North Africa, Asia and Southern Europe, regions where the plant's seeds, roots, stems and leaves are all used for culinary purposes still today.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
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Cilantro available year round.
Current Facts
Cilantro is the leaves and stems of the coriander plant, also known as Chinese Parsley. An annual herb and member of the carrot family, cilantro is the most widely used, aromatic, leafy herb in the world. It is an indispensable herb in the culinary landscape with no substitute that can simulate its flavor.
Description/Taste
Although slightly resembling flat leaf parsley in appearance, cilantro can be distinguished by its unmistakable aroma and flavor. Cilantro offers citrus overtones with a flavor that can be bright, earthy and pungent, though its pungency is often contested to border on "soapiness". If left to go to seed, the plant produces white delicate flowers from the cilantro leaves that have the exact essence of cilantro with a sweet floral finish.
Applications
Cilantro is most prolific in Latin, Asian, North African and Indian cuisine. Though it may be used as a garnish, both the stems and leaves are often a main ingredient in regional dishes. Use cilantro with yogurt, cheese, tropical fruit, tomatoes, corn, potatoes, onions, chiles or in combination with fresh herbs. Pair with meats, seafood, poultry, tofu and noodles. Cilantro is a delicate herb, and should be kept dry and refrigerated until use.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Cilantro is widely used throughout Asia, India, North Africa and in Latin America where it is an integral ingredient in fresh salsas and sauces.
Geography/History
Cilantro is very defined by its original roots as it is historically found in North Africa, Asia and Southern Europe, regions where the plant's seeds, roots, stems and leaves are all used for culinary purposes still today.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Claire's on Cedros | Solana Beach CA | 858-259-8597 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Cantina Mayahuel | San Diego CA | 619-283-6292 |
| Sbicca | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1001 |
| Avenue 5 | San Diego CA | 619-542-0394 |
| Bankers Hill Restaurant and Bar | San Diego CA | 619-231-0222 |
| Paradise Grille | Del Mar CA | 858-350-0808 |
| Nick's At The Pier | San Diego CA | 858-810-1730 |
| The Kebab Shop Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-550-5481 |
| Vine Cottage | La Mesa CA | 619-465-0138 |
| Maderas Golf Club | Poway CA | 858-451-8100 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| Fox Sports Grill | San Diego CA | 619-231-9000 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
| Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
| Brigantine Poway | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| The Greenspot Salad Co. | San Diego CA | 858-587-2585 |
| Bishop School | San Diego CA | 858-459-4021 x212 |
| Chart House Restaurant Cardiff | Cardiff-by-the-Sea CA | 760-436-4044 |
| Prepkitchen Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-247-0394 |
| Crosby National Golf Club LLC | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-227-0172 |
| Nobu | San Diego CA | 619-814-4124 |
| Urban Solace | San Diego CA | 619-295-6464 |
| Delicia's | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-8000 |
| Whisknladle | San Diego CA | 858-551-7575 |
| The Kebab Shop (Encinites) | Encinitas CA | 760-634-9822 |
| Surf Side Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619 507-0891 |
| Miguel's 4S Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-924-9200 |
| The Bristol Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-784-6835 |
| Terra Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-293-7088 |
| Market Restaurant and Bar | Del Mar CA | 858-523-0007 |
| Neighborhood Burger Wine and Beer | San Diego CA | 619-446-0002 |
| Tender Greens | San Diego CA | 619-226-6254 |
| Currant | San Diego CA | 619-702-6309 |
| Boathouse Harbor Island | San Diego CA | 619-291-8011 |
| Searsucker | San Diego CA | 619-233-7327 |
| Petco Park (Sushi) | San Diego CA | 619-920-8899 |
| The Original Sand Crab Tavern Inc. | Escondido CA | 760-480-2722 |
| Crush | Solana Beach CA | 858-481-2787 |
| Miguel's Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-759-1843 |
| Kensington Grill | San Diego CA | 619-281-4014 |
| Cirque Du Soleil Totem | Del Mar CA | 702-513-2146 |
| Twisted Vine | San Diego CA | 858-780-2501 |
| The Pearl Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| Savory | Encinitas CA | 760-597-8989 |
| Great News Cooking School | San Diego CA | 888-478-2433 |
| Eddie V's La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-5500 |
| Analog | San Diego CA | 619-233-1183 |
| Harney Sushi Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-967-1820 |
| Cozymels | San Diego CA | 858-658-0480 |
| The Spot | San Diego CA | 858-459-0800 |
| Miguel's Eastlake | Chula Vista CA | 619-656-2822 |
| Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
| Shimbashi Izakaya | Del Mar CA | 858-523-0479 |
| The Oceanaire Seafood Room | San Diego CA | 619-858-2277 |
| Anthology | San Diego CA | 619-595-0300 |
| Salad Style | San Diego CA | 619-255-6731 |
| Hash House A Go Go | San Diego CA | 619-298-4646 |
| Prepkitchen La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-875-7737 |
| Red Light District Bar | San Diego CA | 619-255-2800 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Jimmy Love's | San Diego CA | 619-595-0123 |
| Craft and Commerce (Sekscobra Inc.) | San Diego CA | 619-962-5935 |
| Bread & Cie Café | San Diego CA | 619-683-9322 |
| Kensington Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-640-0494 |
| Georges on Fifth | San Diego CA | 619-702-0444 |
| Tiger Tiger | San Diego CA | 619 764 5475 |
| Cork and Platter | San Diego CA | 619-253-8311 |
| Solace & the Moonlight Lounge | Encinitas CA | 760-753-2433 |
| Sneak Joint | San Diego CA | 858-488-8684 |
| Village Pizzaria | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Reds | San Diego CA | 619-523-5540 |
| Inn at the Park | San Diego CA | 619-296-0057 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Hard Rock Hotel Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-702-3000 |
| Bistro West | Carlsbad CA | 760-431-9195 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Roy's San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-239-7697 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-543-2764 |
| Barbarella | San Diego CA | 858-454-7373 |
| The Keating Lounge and Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-814-5700 |
| 333 Pacific | Oceanside CA | 760-433-3333 |
| Table 926 | San Diego CA | 858-539-0926 |
| Harney Sushi Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-295-3272 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| Bo Beau Kitchen & Bar | San Diego CA | 619-224-2884 |
| Pacific Cafe & Catering | San Diego CA | 858-350-2700 |
| Carnitas Snack Shack | San Diego CA | 619-294-7675 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| Empire House Urban Palate | San Diego CA | 619-278-8175 |
| Hard Rock Hotel Mary Janes | San Diego CA | 619-702-3000 |
| Woody's Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-345-1740 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| Village Pizzeria Bay Side | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Miguel's Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
| Piatti | San Diego CA | 858-454-1589 |
| Wine Vault & Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-295-3939 |
| Urban Mo's Bar & Grill | San Diego CA | 619-491-0400 |
| The Patio on Lamont Street | San Diego CA | 619-235-5606 |
| Marriott Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-696-0234 x6051 |
| Kappa Sushi | San Diego CA | 858-566-3388 |
| Pizza Port Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-224-4700 |
| Pacific Athletic Club | San Diego CA | 858-509-0700 |
| Roy's La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-455-1616 |
| Snooze H.C, LLC | San Diego CA | 619-500-3344 |
| Offshore Sports Grill | San Diego CA | 619-276-2253 |
| Zel's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-0076 |
| Ritual Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-283-1618 |
| Third Corner Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-417-9251 |
| Paradise Point Resort Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Seau's | San Diego CA | 619-291-7329 |
| Nine - Ten | San Diego CA | 858-964-5400 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| Paradise Point Resort Barefoot | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Baja Betty's | San Diego CA | 619-269-8510 |
| Bertrand at Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Enoteca Style | San Diego CA | 619-546-7138 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-657-6473 |
| Marine Room | San Diego CA | 858-551-4676 |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
| Handlery Hotel & Resort | San Diego CA | 619-298-0511 |
| Saffron | San Diego CA | 619-574-7737 |
| Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-1582 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| Fish 101 | Encinitas CA | 415-308-5572 |
| Croces | San Diego CA | 619-233-4355 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 |
| Casino Pauma | PAUMA VALLEY CA | 760-891-7961 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Cilantro. One
is easiest, three is harder.
