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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.
Spring Onions
Spring onions are most often utilized raw. The whole onion can be flash blanched and grilled, which brings out more the robust and sweet elements of the onions, and makes them a bolder pair for fish and meats
Seasons/Availability
Gold beets are available year round with a peak season during the Autumn months.
Current Facts
The Gold beet is a plant in the Chenopodiaceae family.
Description/Taste
The Gold beet is made up of both an edible root and edible leaves. The root is pale orange, swollen and globular, reaching sizes of up to four inches in diameter. The root's variegated golden-orange flesh is firm, earthy and sweet.
Nutritional Value
Beet greens are actually more nutritious than the beets, containing twice the potassium and are exceptionally high in beta carotene and folic acid. Beets have the highest sugar content of any vegetable.
Applications
Steaming and roasting bring out the best flavor that the beet can offer. The skin must be peeled, which is easiest after it has cooked, as it simply slips away from its flesh. Beets pair well with cheese, bacon, apples, fennel, citrus, potatoes, shallots, vinegar, walnuts, smoked and cured fish. Beets will keep, refrigerated, for up to a week or longer if their tops are removed.
Geography/History
Beets are descended from a wild seashore plant called the sea beet. Beets prefer a cooler climate although they are tolerant of heat. They can be harvested any time during their growth cycle. Growers say the faster beets grow, the better the flavor.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| West Steak and Seafood | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-9100 |
| Harney Sushi Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-967-1820 |
| Hotel Palomar-Salt Box | San Diego CA | 619-515-4062 |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| Inn at the Park | San Diego CA | 619-296-0057 |
| The Bristol Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-784-6835 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| Cowboy Star | San Diego CA | 619-450-5880 |
| The Greenspot Salad Co. | San Diego CA | 858-587-2585 |
| Isola Pizza Bar | San Diego CA | 619-255-4230 |
| Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Counterpoint | San Diego CA | (619) 564-6722 |
| US Grant Hotel Main | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Poseidon | Del Mar CA | 858-755-9345 |
| Prepkitchen La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-875-7737 |
| Great News Cooking School | San Diego CA | 888-478-2433 |
| Third Corner Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-417-9251 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Harney Sushi Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-295-3272 |
| La Costa Blue Fire | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| Crust Pizzeria | Carlsbad CA | 760-944-1111 |
| Crown Point Catering | San Diego CA | 619-223-1211 |
| Hilton Carlsbad Oceanfront & Spa | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
| Roy's La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-455-1616 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| Alchemy Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-255-0616 |
| Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center | National City CA | 619-434-4281 |
| Lux Catering | Encinitas CA | 760-710-7057 |
| Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 619-990-0158 |
| Marriott Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-3000 x6335 |
| Prepkitchen Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-247-0394 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
| Union Kitchen & Tap | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2337 |
| Roy's San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-239-7697 |
| Avenue 5 | San Diego CA | 619-542-0394 |
| Cork and Platter | San Diego CA | 619-253-8311 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Swoon Dessert Bar | San Diego CA | 619-528-0875 |
| Carnitas Snack Shack | San Diego CA | 619-294-7675 |
| Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| The Pearl Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
| Brooklyn Girl | San Diego CA | 619-296-4600 |
| Village Vino | San Diego CA | 619-546-8466 |
| Giuseppe Restaurants & Fine Catering | San Diego CA | 760-822-3593 sal |
| Knotty Barrel | San Diego CA | 619-269-7156 |
| Croces | San Diego CA | 619-233-4355 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | FRONT: 760-704-1000 |
| Surf Side Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619 507-0891 |
| Wet Stone Winebar and Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-255-2856 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 ex 4 |
| Embassy Suites Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-239-2400 ext 700 |
| Herringbone | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0221 |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| Prepkitchen Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-7737 |
| Toronado San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-282-0456 |
| Quality Social | San Diego CA | 619-501-7675 |
| Solace & the Moonlight Lounge | Encinitas CA | 760-753-2433 |
| Martinis above Fourth | San Diego CA | 619-400-4500 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Bistro West | Carlsbad CA | 760-431-9195 |
| Trattoria I Trulli | Encinitas CA | 760-943-6800 |
| Brothers Café & Catering | San Diego CA | 619-595-0295 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Just Call Us Catering | San Diego CA | 858-461-3674 |
| Bo Beau Kitchen & Bar | San Diego CA | 619-224-2884 |
| Sbicca | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1001 |
| Hilton Harbor Island | San Diego CA | 619-291-6700 |
| Roppongi | San Diego CA | 858-551-5252 |
| Crush | Solana Beach CA | 858-481-2787 |
| Bacci | San Diego CA | 619-275-2094 |
| Bernard'O Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-487-7171 |
| Sogno Di Vino | San Diego CA | 619-531-8887 |
| US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| Alexander's on 30th | San Diego CA | 619-281-2539 |
| Chez Loma | Coronado CA | 619-435-0661 |
| Tapenade | San Diego CA | 858-551-7500 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Azuki Sushi Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-238-4760 |
| Convention Center East | San Diego CA | 619-525-5832 |
| Roseville Cozinha | San Diego CA | 619-794-2192 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| Marriott Marquis & Marina San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-234-1500 x6113 |
| Four Seasons Residence Club | Carlsbad CA | 760 603 3700 |
| Convivial Catering | San Diego CA | 760-828-8762 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| Marine Room | San Diego CA | 858-551-4676 |
| Tin Leaf Frsh Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 619-236-1299 |
| The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
| 100 wines | San Diego CA | 619-491-0100 |
| Finch's Wine Bar & Bistro | La Jolla CA | 858-456-4056 |
| Zel's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-0076 |
| Azul La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-454-9677 |
| Tender Greens-UTC | San Diego CA | 858-455-9395 |
| Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
| Dobsons | San Diego CA | 619-231-6771 |
| Tuscany | Carlsbad CA | 760-929-8111 |
| The Craftsman New American Tavern | Encinitas CA | 760-415-2380 |
| The Compass | Carlsbad CA | 760-419-8343 |
| Come On In Sorrento Valley | San Diego CA | 858-558-8964 |
| The Promiscuous Fork | La Jolla CA | 858-776-3246 |
| Lei Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-813-2272 |
| Jimmy Love's | San Diego CA | 619-595-0123 |
| San Diego Desserts | San Diego CA | 619-287-8186 |
| Bertrand at Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Great Maple | San Diego CA | 619-255-2282 |
| Analog | San Diego CA | 619-233-1183 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Gold Beets. One
is easiest, three is harder.| Once a Chef Always a Chef |
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Pickled Golden Beets |
| Brooklyn Supper |
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Kale Salad with Golden Beets, Green Garlic, and a Lime Vinaigrette |
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