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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
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
Napa cabbage is available year round.
Description/Taste
Producing white leaves at the bottom and pale green leaves at the top, Napa cabbage leaves are somewhat crinkly. Superior in flavor compared to the common cabbage, Napa cabbage is milder.
Nutritional Value
Nutritionally richer than regular cabbage, Napa is higher in calcium and vitamin A. All cabbages offer vitamin C, potassium, folacin and dietary fiber.
Applications
Napa cabbage has mild, tender leaves that lend themselves to a wide variety of preparations both raw and cooked. It can be finely shredded to star in a salad or slaw, chopped and steamed or sauteed to accompany a main course, stirred into soups, pickled as a condiment to top rice, or used as a wrap to contain savory fillings. Choose firm heads heavy for their size, free of blemishes or brown spots. To store, refrigerate in plastic perforated bag and use within three or four days. Do not wash until ready to use.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
In China and Thailand, sliced Napa cabbage is a familiar addition to soups and stir-fries.
Geography/History
There are four types of cabbage: green, red, Savoy and Napa. Causing some identity confusion, the name "Chinese cabbage" is frequently used for Napa and bok choy, two very different varieties of cabbage. Napa is also known as Peking cabbage, celery cabbage, hakusai, siu choy, pechay, tsina and wong nga bok. Popular in Asia, it is grown in China, Japan and the Philippines. In the United States, California and Hawaii grow it year round and are the major producers. Florida, New Jersey, New York and Ohio also contribute to the Napa cabbage supply.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| West Coast Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-295-1688 |
| Surf Side Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619 507-0891 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| The Oceanaire Seafood Room | San Diego CA | 619-858-2277 |
| Harney Sushi Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-967-1820 |
| Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
| La Costa Legends | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Chedi Thai Bistro | San Diego CA | 858-551-8424 |
| US Grant Hotel Main | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Roy's La Jolla Spices | San Diego CA | 858-455-1616 |
| Happy Pantry | San Diego CA | 858-449-4666 |
| Paradise Point Resort Barefoot | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Azul La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-454-9677 |
| Hotel Palomar-Salt Box | San Diego CA | 619-515-4062 |
| Marriott Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-696-0234 x6051 |
| Crust Pizzeria | Carlsbad CA | 760-944-1111 |
| Urban Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-239-2222 |
| The Craftsman New American Tavern | Encinitas CA | 760-415-2380 |
| Bertrand at Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Executive Deli | San Diego CA | 619-299-9325 |
| Lafayette Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 ex 4 |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| LaCasse Maritime | Bothell WA | 206 545 2201 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Top of the Market | San Diego CA | 619-234-4867 |
| Wet Stone Winebar and Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-255-2856 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| 98 Bottles | San Diego CA | 619-549-5097 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| The Elegant Truffle | San Diego CA | 619-222-1889 |
| Kensington Grill | San Diego CA | 619-281-4014 |
| Harney Sushi Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-295-3272 |
| Nick's At The Beach | San Diego CA | 858-270-1730 |
| Shimbashi Izakaya | Del Mar CA | 858-523-0479 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| B Bar | Del Mar CA | 415-994-3123 |
| Delicia's | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-8000 |
| Nordstrom Westfield Escondido (#364) | Escondido CA | 760-740-0170 |
| Hotel La Jolla & CUSP Dining & Drinks | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
| Sheraton La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-453-5500 |
| Marriott Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 619-692-3800 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| All American Grill | San Diego CA | 619-296-9600 |
| Hard Rock Hotel Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-702-3000 |
| Hilton Garden Inn | San Diego CA | 858-720-9500 |
| Donovan's Prime Seafood | San Diego CA | 619-906-4850 |
| Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
| Finch's Wine Bar & Bistro | La Jolla CA | 858-456-4056 |
| Saiko Sushi | Coronado CA | 619-435-0868 |
| The Pearl Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | FRONT: 760-704-1000 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Gaijin Noodle & Sake House | San Diego CA | 858-246-7782 |
| Roy's San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-239-7697 |
| Golden Door | San Marcos CA | 760-761-4142 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| Spike Africa's Fresh Fish Bar & Grill | San Diego CA | 858-401-0608 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| Marriott Courtyard | San Diego CA | 619-446-3008 |
| San Diego Culinary Institute Inc. | La Mesa CA | 619-644-2100 |
| Salad Style | San Diego CA | 619-255-6731 |
| Empire House Urban Palate | San Diego CA | 619-278-8175 |
| Boathouse Harbor Island | San Diego CA | 619-291-8011 |
| Woody's Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-345-1740 |
| Sea Rocket Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-255-7049 |
| San Diego Mission Bay Boat and Ski Club | San Diego CA | 858-270-0840 |
| Peohes | Coronado CA | 619-437-4474 |
| Amber Walsh/Michael Hayes | San Diego CA | 408-596-1191 |
| Kai Foods | Imperial Beach CA | 619-254-8996 |
| Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-1582 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| Extraordinary Desserts Union St. | San Diego CA | 619-294-7001 |
| Burlap | San Diego CA | 858 369 5700 |
| World Famous | San Diego CA | 858-272-3100 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Banquets | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Knotty Barrel | San Diego CA | 619-269-7156 |
| Under Belly | San Diego CA | 619-269-4626 |
| Pacific Beach Ale House | San Diego CA | 858-581-2337 |
| Brigantine Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| Stingaree | San Diego CA | 619-544-0867 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| Prado at Balboa Park Banquets | San Diego CA | 619-744-3732 |
| Bistro West | Carlsbad CA | 760-431-9195 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| Roppongi | San Diego CA | 858-551-5252 |
| The Crossings | Carlsbad CA | 760-444-1800 |
| Bishop School | San Diego CA | 858-459-4021 x212 |
| The Bier Garden | Encinitas CA | 760-632-2437 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
| The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo | San Diego CA | 858-451-9100 |
| Cucina Urbana | San Diego CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| Dolce Pane & Vino | Del Mar CA | 858-832-1518 |
| Blind Lady | San Diego CA | 619-255-2491 |
| Sbicca | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1001 |
| Brooklyn Girl | San Diego CA | 619-296-4600 |
| Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| J six | San Diego CA | 619-531-8744 |
| Pete's Premade Paleo | El Cajon CA | 770-354-1150 |
| Onos Cafe | Bonita CA | 619-470-6667 |
| Carnitas Snack Shack | San Diego CA | 619-294-7675 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Pibeta Phi | San Diego CA | 619-778-0311 |
| The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
| Maderas Golf Club | Poway CA | 858-451-8100 |
| Wynola Flats Produce | Julian CA | 760-765-2979 |
| In The Market | San Diego CA | 619-232-6367 |
| Entwined Bistro & Wine Bar | Escondido CA | 760-705-1556 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| Bernard'O Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-487-7171 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-543-2764 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| Whisknladle | San Diego CA | 858-551-7575 |
| Enoteca Style | San Diego CA | 619-546-7138 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Paradise Point Resort Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Hilton Carlsbad Oceanfront & Spa | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
| Andaz San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-814-2026 |
| Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
| Brothers Café & Catering | San Diego CA | 619-595-0295 |
| Lei Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-813-2272 |
| The Fantail Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-398-8258 |
| Gabardine | San Diego CA | 619-398-9810 |
| Plan Cha | La Mesa CA | 619-213-4277 |
| Roy's La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-455-1616 |
| US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Hard Rock Hotel Mary Janes | San Diego CA | 619-702-3000 |
| Nobu | San Diego CA | 619-814-4124 |
| Gossip Grill | San Diego CA | 619-260-8023 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Napa Cabbage. One
is easiest, three is harder.
