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Seasons/Availability
Portabella mushrooms are available year round.
Current Facts
The portabella mushroom, Agaricus bisporus, is also known as Agaric cultivé, Champignon de Paris, and Cultivated Mushroom. It is a common mushroom that can be simply defined as a larger, earthier and mature form of the common white mushroom. Other mushrooms associated in the life span of a portabella mushroom are button mushrooms, crimini mushrooms, baby portobella, baby bella, mini bella, portabellini and brown mushroom.
Description/Taste
The portabella mushroom is one of the most imposing mushrooms in size. It has a rounded, earthen tan flat cap with near black gills on its underside. Its stem is thick, white and edible. The portabella mushroom has a very memorable, rich and meaty texture and flavor, which it retains even after cooking.
Applications
Portabella mushrooms are versatile because of their size. They have a "meaty" texture and can be substituted for other proteins. Use in soups and stews, baked pasta or rice dishes, as a beef substitute or in salads. Prepare whole by grilling or stuffing. Pair with fresh herbs, fresh cow's milk cheeses, tomato or cream-based sauces, leafy greens, garlic and onions. Mushroom caps should be kept dry and refrigerated until ready to use; they will keep for up to a week.
Geography/History
The portabella mushroom is of Italian origin and gets its namesake from Portobello, a town in Italy. The first documented cultivation of Agricus bisporus was made by French botanist Joseph Pitton de Tournefort in 1707. Portabellas grow stacked in specially designed rooms with controlled temperature, humidity and fresh air. They propagate with the assistance of agar, grain spawn and pasteurized substrates. Different strains and growing times allow this one singular species to achieve distinguished and different variations in color, size and flavor. Wild portabella mushrooms thrive on manure heaps, in garden wastes and along roadsides.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
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Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Portabella Mushrooms. One
is easiest, three is harder.
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Seasons/Availability
Portabella mushrooms are available year round.
Current Facts
The portabella mushroom, Agaricus bisporus, is also known as Agaric cultivé, Champignon de Paris, and Cultivated Mushroom. It is a common mushroom that can be simply defined as a larger, earthier and mature form of the common white mushroom. Other mushrooms associated in the life span of a portabella mushroom are button mushrooms, crimini mushrooms, baby portobella, baby bella, mini bella, portabellini and brown mushroom.
Description/Taste
The portabella mushroom is one of the most imposing mushrooms in size. It has a rounded, earthen tan flat cap with near black gills on its underside. Its stem is thick, white and edible. The portabella mushroom has a very memorable, rich and meaty texture and flavor, which it retains even after cooking.
Applications
Portabella mushrooms are versatile because of their size. They have a "meaty" texture and can be substituted for other proteins. Use in soups and stews, baked pasta or rice dishes, as a beef substitute or in salads. Prepare whole by grilling or stuffing. Pair with fresh herbs, fresh cow's milk cheeses, tomato or cream-based sauces, leafy greens, garlic and onions. Mushroom caps should be kept dry and refrigerated until ready to use; they will keep for up to a week.
Geography/History
The portabella mushroom is of Italian origin and gets its namesake from Portobello, a town in Italy. The first documented cultivation of Agricus bisporus was made by French botanist Joseph Pitton de Tournefort in 1707. Portabellas grow stacked in specially designed rooms with controlled temperature, humidity and fresh air. They propagate with the assistance of agar, grain spawn and pasteurized substrates. Different strains and growing times allow this one singular species to achieve distinguished and different variations in color, size and flavor. Wild portabella mushrooms thrive on manure heaps, in garden wastes and along roadsides.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Fleming's Steakhouse La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-535-0078 |
| Vine Cottage | La Mesa CA | 619-465-0138 |
| Stout Public House | San Diego CA | 619-702-7933 |
| Crush | Solana Beach CA | 858-481-2787 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Pibeta Phi | San Diego CA | 619-778-0311 |
| Fibonaccis | San Diego CA | 858-677-9974 |
| Come On In Sorento Valley | San Diego CA | 858-558-8964 |
| West Steak and Seafood | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-9100 |
| Crosby National Golf Club LLC | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-227-0172 |
| Studio Diner | San Diego CA | 858-715-6400 |
| Market Restaurant and Bar | Del Mar CA | 858-523-0007 |
| Croces | San Diego CA | 619-233-4355 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Enoteca Style | San Diego CA | 619-546-7138 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| Marriott Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-3000 x6335 |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| Mille Fleurs | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-9085 |
| The Village at 631 | San Diego CA | 619-255-9405 |
| Capri Blu | San Diego CA | 858-673-5100 |
| Anthology | San Diego CA | 619-595-0300 |
| Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Banquets | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| The Crossings | Carlsbad CA | 760-444-1800 |
| Come on in Pacific Heights | San Diego CA | 858-638-0088 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Urban Solace | San Diego CA | 619-295-6464 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 800 843 4661 |
| Paradise Point Resort Baleen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Bo Beau Kitchen & Bar | San Diego CA | 619-224-2884 |
| US Grant Hotel Main | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-436-5236 |
| Chef de Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619-248-0538 |
| Ritual Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-283-1618 |
| Brazen BBQ | San Diego CA | 619-816-1990 |
| Sogno Di Vino | San Diego CA | 619-531-8887 |
| Handlery Hotel & Resort | San Diego CA | 619-298-0511 |
| Marriott Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-696-0234 x6051 |
| Truluck's Seafood Steak and Crab House | San Diego CA | 858-453-2583 |
| Piatti | San Diego CA | 858-454-1589 |
| Turf Supper Club | San Diego CA | (619) 234-6363 |
| Maderas Golf Club | Poway CA | 858-451-8100 |
| Golden Door | San Marcos CA | 760-744-5777 |
| Georges on Fifth | San Diego CA | 619-702-0444 |
| Craft and Commerce (Sekscobra Inc.) | San Diego CA | 619-962-5935 |
| Hilton Harbor Island | San Diego CA | 619-291-6700 |
| Union Kitchen & Tap | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2337 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| Cueva Bar | San Diego CA | 619-269-6612 |
| Pier 32 Water Front Grill | National City CA | 619-718-6240 |
| Claire's on Cedros | Solana Beach CA | 858-259-8597 |
| Hash House A Go Go | San Diego CA | 619-298-4646 |
| Toast Catering | La Mesa CA | 619-464-0201 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| J six | San Diego CA | 619-531-8744 |
| Kensington Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-640-0494 |
| Azul La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-454-9677 |
| The Melting Pot Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-234-5554 |
| Martinis above Fourth | San Diego CA | 619-400-4500 |
| Cirque Du Soleil Totem | Del Mar CA | 702-513-2146 |
| Neighborhood Burger Wine and Beer | San Diego CA | 619-446-0002 |
| Mimmos Italian Village | San Diego CA | 619-239-3710 |
| Extraordinary Desserts Union St. | San Diego CA | 619-294-7001 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
| Come On In La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-551-1063 |
| The Tavern | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| Pacific Cafe & Catering | San Diego CA | 858-350-2700 |
| Village Pizzaria | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Avenue 5 | San Diego CA | 619-542-0394 |
| Fox Sports Grill | San Diego CA | 619-231-9000 |
| Bertrand at Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Paradise Point Resort Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Dobsons | San Diego CA | 619-231-6771 |
| Cafe Chloe | San Diego CA | 619-232-3242 |
| Bread & Cie Café | San Diego CA | 619-683-9322 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 |
| Bistro West | Carlsbad CA | 760-431-9195 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Fairbanks Ranch Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-259-8811 |
| Hard Rock Hotel Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-702-3000 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Blue Pearl | San Diego CA | 619-222-4198 |
| Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
| Villa Capri Poway | Poway CA | 858-391-9400 |
| Prado at Balboa Park Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-744-3732 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| Bice Ristorante | San Diego CA | 469-450-3519 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Portabella Mushrooms. One
is easiest, three is harder.
