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Galia Melon
The Galia melon has a lightly netted golden yellow rind with a pale glacial green succulent flesh that has a signature spicy sweet flavor with tropical and perfumed aromatics.
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.
Grower
Romaine hearts are available year round.
Romaine lettuce, AKA Cos, is the botanical name given to a wide variety of lettuces. Lettuce is categorized into four different types, also known as subspecies or botanical varieties. The four types of lettuce are Head, Romaine, Butter and loose Leaf. The word lettuce itself comes from the Latin lactuca, which is derived from lactus, meaning “milk”. The milk in this sense refers to the milky substance that appears when lettuce leaves are torn or cut from the plant. Although this does not happen with all lettuce types, it is very typical of romaine lettuces.
Romaine lettuce is perhaps the second most recognizable and ubiquitous of all lettuces types, second only to Iceberg. The Romaine hearts are essentially the inner blanched leaves of the romaine plant. They constitute colors of cream, yellow and lime green along the ribs of the leaves. Romaine hearts are chosen for their crunchy, thick-walled succulent leaves.
Add to mixed green salads or Caesar salads. Pair with green oak, arugula, tat soi, frisee, mizuna and other green leaf lettuces. Brush head with vinaigrette and grill for a warm salad or side dish. Use as cup for lettuce wraps. Add to sandwiches and hamburgers. Ideal for dips.
Romaine lettuce is believed to have originated on the Aegean Island of Cod. It is a cool season crop that prefers full sun, warm days and cool nights. They can tolerate several soil types from clay to sandy to rich, organic soil. Romaine lettuce is best harvested once the leaves are at least four to six inches in length. Romaine Hearts were introduced into the lettuce market as a way to add monetary value to Romaine lettuce and extend its shelf life. The outer leaves are sold in salad mixes and the hearts are packaged individually, creating two food sources from one product.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
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Recipe Ideas
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Seasons/Availability
Romaine hearts are available year round.
Current Facts
Romaine lettuce, AKA Cos, is the botanical name given to a wide variety of lettuces. Lettuce is categorized into four different types, also known as subspecies or botanical varieties. The four types of lettuce are Head, Romaine, Butter and loose Leaf. The word lettuce itself comes from the Latin lactuca, which is derived from lactus, meaning “milk”. The milk in this sense refers to the milky substance that appears when lettuce leaves are torn or cut from the plant. Although this does not happen with all lettuce types, it is very typical of romaine lettuces.
Description/Taste
Romaine lettuce is perhaps the second most recognizable and ubiquitous of all lettuces types, second only to Iceberg. The Romaine hearts are essentially the inner blanched leaves of the romaine plant. They constitute colors of cream, yellow and lime green along the ribs of the leaves. Romaine hearts are chosen for their crunchy, thick-walled succulent leaves.
Applications
Add to mixed green salads or Caesar salads. Pair with green oak, arugula, tat soi, frisee, mizuna and other green leaf lettuces. Brush head with vinaigrette and grill for a warm salad or side dish. Use as cup for lettuce wraps. Add to sandwiches and hamburgers. Ideal for dips.
Geography/History
Romaine lettuce is believed to have originated on the Aegean Island of Cod. It is a cool season crop that prefers full sun, warm days and cool nights. They can tolerate several soil types from clay to sandy to rich, organic soil. Romaine lettuce is best harvested once the leaves are at least four to six inches in length. Romaine Hearts were introduced into the lettuce market as a way to add monetary value to Romaine lettuce and extend its shelf life. The outer leaves are sold in salad mixes and the hearts are packaged individually, creating two food sources from one product.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Nine - Ten | San Diego CA | 858-964-5400 |
| Buon Appetito | San Diego CA | 619-238-9880 |
| Museum Cafe | La Jolla CA | 858-456-6427 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| Salad Style | San Diego CA | 619-255-6731 |
| Hard Rock Hotel Mary Janes | San Diego CA | 619-702-3000 |
| Wynola Flats Produce | Julian CA | 760-765-2979 |
| Humphery's | San Diego CA | 619-224-3577 |
| Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
| Tender Greens-Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-226-6254 |
| Stevie's Catering | San Diego CA | 619-298-7706 |
| Blind Lady | San Diego CA | 619-255-2491 |
| Alexander's on 30th | San Diego CA | 619-281-2539 |
| Residence Inn Downtown Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-487-1200 |
| Crab Catcher La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-454-9587 |
| Heights Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-302-8178 |
| Cucina Urbana | San Diego CA | 619-239-2222 |
| 333 Pacific | Oceanside CA | 760-433-3333 |
| Stone Flats Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 858-444-2280 |
| The Bristol Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-784-6835 |
| Urban Solace | San Diego CA | 619-295-6464 |
| Donovan's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-450-6666 |
| The Village at 631 | San Diego CA | 619-255-9405 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-543-2764 |
| The Melting Pot Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-234-5554 |
| La Costa Glen Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Nordstrom Westfield Escondido (#364) | Escondido CA | 760-740-0170 |
| Brigantine Poway | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
| Embassy Suites Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-239-2400 ext 700 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-657-6473 |
| Entwined Bistro & Wine Bar | Escondido CA | 760-705-1556 |
| Wine Steals Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-846-4903 |
| Parioli Italian Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-755-2525 |
| Come On In UCSD | La Jolla CA | 858-657-9166 |
| Maderas Golf Club | Poway CA | 858-451-8100 |
| Carnitas Snack Shack | San Diego CA | 619-294-7675 |
| Third Corner Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-223-2700 |
| Prado at Balboa Park Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-744-3732 |
| San Diego Desserts | San Diego CA | 619-287-8186 |
| Prado at Balboa Park Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-744-3732 |
| Union Tribune | San Diego CA | 619-299-3131 |
| Crosby National Golf Club LLC | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-227-0172 |
| Marriott Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-696-0234 x6051 |
| Martinis above Fourth | San Diego CA | 619-400-4500 |
| Giuseppe Restaurants & Fine Catering | San Diego CA | 760-822-3593 sal |
| Donovan's Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-237-9700 |
| US Grant Hotel Main | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Croces | San Diego CA | 619-233-4355 |
| Blue Water Seafood Market and Grill | San Diego CA | 619-497-0914 |
| Hillcrest Brewery | San Diego CA | 619-269-4323 |
| Pacific Beach Ale House | San Diego CA | 858-581-2337 |
| Brothers Café & Catering | San Diego CA | 619-595-0295 |
| Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo | San Diego CA | 858-451-9100 |
| Fresco Pizza & Grill | San Diego CA | 858-538-3333 |
| Bertrand at Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Indulge Contemporary Catering | San Diego CA | 858-270-5700 |
| Amici's East Coast Pizzeria | San Diego CA | 858-729-9988 |
| Cafe Chloe | San Diego CA | 619-232-3242 |
| Great Maple | San Diego CA | 619-255-2282 |
| Villa Capri Cucina Italiana | San Diego CA | 858-720-8777 |
| The Field Irish Pub & Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-232-9840 |
| Juan Chou | San Diego CA | 619-487-0455 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| Extraordinary Desserts Union St. | San Diego CA | 619-294-7001 |
| Boathouse Harbor Island | San Diego CA | 619-291-8011 |
| Pacific Athletic Club | San Diego CA | 858-509-0700 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Bridges (at El Cajon Blvd) | San Diego CA | 619-501-9448 |
| Come on In Coast 9 | San Diego CA | 858-453-1400 |
| Good Thyme Catering | San Diego CA | 619-764-3813 |
| The Crossings | Carlsbad CA | 760-444-1800 |
| Nordstrom Horton Plaza (#362) | San Diego CA | 602-741-6102 |
| Crown Point Catering | San Diego CA | 619-223-1211 |
| Searsucker | San Diego CA | 619-233-7327 |
| Cueva Bar | San Diego CA | 619-269-6612 |
| Azul La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-454-9677 |
| Marine Room | San Diego CA | 858-551-4676 |
| Lafayette Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
| Blue Pearl | San Diego CA | 619-222-4198 |
| Zel's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-0076 |
| Carolines Seaside Cafe | La Jolla CA | 858-202-0569 |
| Wet Willies | San Diego CA | 619-546-8747 |
| Top of the Market | San Diego CA | 619-234-4867 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Hilton Harbor Island | San Diego CA | 619-291-6700 |
| La Valencia Dry Storage | San Diego CA | 858-551-3750 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| The Chef 4 U 2 Have | San Diego CA | 619-517-4383 |
| Curiosity Catering | San Diego CA | 619-241-6824 |
| Gabardine | San Diego CA | 619-398-9810 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Cups Farm | La Jolla CA | 619-261-9032 |
| Tractor Room | San Diego CA | 619-543-1007 |
| Come on in Pacific Heights | San Diego CA | 858-638-0088 |
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| Villa Capri Poway | Poway CA | 858-391-9400 |
| Currant | San Diego CA | 619-702-6309 |
| Sloppy's Burritos | San Diego CA | 801-358-2227 |
| Na Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-380-6791 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| Villa Capri 2 Family Style Trattoria | San Diego CA | 858-538-5884 |
| Enoteca Style | San Diego CA | 619-546-7138 |
| The Spot | San Diego CA | 858-459-0800 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Delta Gamma | San Diego CA | 916 847 9896 |
| Miguel's Cocina Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2401 |
| West Steak and Seafood | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-9100 |
| Jimmy Love's | San Diego CA | 619-595-0123 |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| Come On In La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-551-1063 |
| Chez Loma | Coronado CA | 619-435-0661 |
| Tartine | Coronado CA | 619-435-4323 |
| Bo Beau Kitchen & Bar | San Diego CA | 619-224-2884 |
| The Tavern | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| Tin Leaf Frsh Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 619-236-1299 |
| Paradise Point Resort Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Queenstown Public House | San Diego CA | 619-546-0444 |
| The Oceanaire Seafood Room | San Diego CA | 619-858-2277 |
| Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
| LaCasse Maritime | Bothell WA | 206 545 2201 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| JR Produce | San Diego CA | 858-270-3857 |
| Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
| Cody's at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-459-0040 |
| Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
| Aztec Shops Catering | San Diego CA | 619-594-7641 |
| Harney Sushi Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-295-3272 |
| Commander Naval Air Force | San Diego CA | 619-556-1011 |
| Lean and Green La Jolla | Country Club CA | 619-436-7618 |
| Paradise Point Resort Barefoot | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Roy's La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-455-1616 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| World Famous | San Diego CA | 858-272-3100 |
| Delta Zeta | San Diego CA | 858-337-7536 |
| Papa Luna's Empanadas | San Diego CA | 858-255-8875 |
| Island Pasta | Coronado CA | 619-435-4545 |
| Mothers Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-221-8100 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Inn at the Park | San Diego CA | 619-296-0057 |
| J six | San Diego CA | 619-531-8744 |
| Mission Bay Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 858-488-0501 x14 |
| Piatti | San Diego CA | 858-454-1589 |
| Ruth's Chris Steak House DT | San Diego CA | 619-233-1422 |
| Union Kitchen & Tap | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2337 |
| Marriott Marquis & Marina San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-234-1500 x6113 |
| Convivial Catering | San Diego CA | 760-828-8762 |
| The Market by Buon Appetito | San Diego CA | 619-237-1335 |
| Surf Side Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619 507-0891 |
| Dobsons | San Diego CA | 619-231-6771 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| Sbicca | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1001 |
| Wine Steals Point Loma | San Diego CA | 619-221-1959 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Alpha Phi | San Diego CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Come On In Carmel Valley | San Diego CA | 828-350-2703 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| Shimbashi Izakaya | Del Mar CA | 858-523-0479 |
| Newport Avenue Yacht Club | San Diego CA | |
| Real Food & Spirits | Solana Beach CA | 858-793-7325 |
| Marriott Courtyard | San Diego CA | 619-446-3008 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Banquets | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Third Corner Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-417-9251 |
| Nutmeg Café & Bakery | San Diego CA | 858-722-8901 |
| Hotel Palomar-Salt Box | San Diego CA | 619-515-4062 |
| Poseidon | Del Mar CA | 858-755-9345 |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
| Paradise Point Resort Tropics | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Barbarella | San Diego CA | 858-454-7373 |
| Rubicon Deli India Street | San Diego CA | 619-200-4201 |
| Root Cellar Catering Co. | San Diego CA | 760-846-2092 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| The Elegant Truffle | San Diego CA | 619-222-1889 |
| Terra Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-293-7088 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
| Hard Rock Hotel EDR | San Diego CA | 619-702-3000 |
| Finch's Wine Bar & Bistro | La Jolla CA | 858-456-4056 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| Come On In Poseo | San Diego CA | 858-523-0221 |
| Fratelli's Italian Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 760-696-9007 |
| La Costa Legends | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| Aloha Catering | San Diego CA | 619-588-0586 |
| Bistro West | Carlsbad CA | 760-431-9195 |
| Wine Steals Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-295-1188 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| Bacci | San Diego CA | 619-275-2094 |
| Pacific Cafe & Catering | San Diego CA | 858-350-2700 |
| Tender Greens-UTC | San Diego CA | 858-455-9395 |
| Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
| Fish Market Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-232-3474 |
| Hilton Garden Inn | San Diego CA | 858-720-9500 |
| Fleming's Steakhouse Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-237-1155 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 800 843 4661 |
| Belmont Park Entertainment | San Diego CA | 858-228-9283 |
| Come On In Sorrento Valley | San Diego CA | 858-558-8964 |
| Roy's San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-239-7697 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Kappa Delta | San Diego CA | 510-512-2213 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Hash House A Go Go | San Diego CA | 619-298-4646 |
| Spike Africa's Fresh Fish Bar & Grill | San Diego CA | 858-401-0608 |
| Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-1582 |
| Ritual Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-283-1618 |
| Harry's Coffee Shop | San Diego CA | 858-454-7381 |
| Vi At La Jolla Village | San Diego CA | 858-646-7700 |
| Prado at Balboa Park Banquets | San Diego CA | 619-744-3732 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Woody's Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-345-1740 |
| La Valencia | San Diego CA | 858-551-3750 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Pibeta Phi | San Diego CA | 619-778-0311 |
| Truluck's Seafood Steak and Crab House | San Diego CA | 858-453-2583 |
| Roppongi | San Diego CA | 858-551-5252 |
| Nordstrom Fashion Valley (#360) | San Diego CA | 619 295-4441 |
| West Coast Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-295-1688 |
| Crust Pizzeria | Carlsbad CA | 760-944-1111 |
| Andaz San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-814-2026 |
| Hilton San Diego Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-231-4040 |
| Mitch's Seafood | San Diego CA | (619) 222-8787 |
| Sheraton La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-453-5500 |
| Stout Public House | San Diego CA | 619-702-7933 |
| Four Seasons Residence Club | Carlsbad CA | 760 603 3700 |
| US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Hard Rock Hotel Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-702-3000 |
| California Kebab | San Diego CA | 619-582-5222 |
| Cafe 222 | San Diego CA | 619-236-9902 |
| All American Grill | San Diego CA | 619-296-9600 |
| Tapenade | San Diego CA | 858-551-7500 |
| Puesto | Country Club CA | 858-775-2289 |
| Kai Foods | Imperial Beach CA | 619-254-8996 |
| Offshore Sports Grill | San Diego CA | 619-276-2253 |
| Chaplos Restaurants & Bar | San Diego CA | 619-798-3888 frdesk |
| Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| Tuscany | Carlsbad CA | 760-929-8111 |
| Hilton Carlsbad Oceanfront & Spa | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
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| Whiskey Girl | San Diego CA | 619-236-1616 |
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| Sorority Cuisine - Achio | San Diego CA | 310-402-6195 |
Recipe Ideas
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