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Broccolini has spear-shaped, thin and tender vibrant green stems with lengths that rarely exceed six inches long. The head is a loose small cluster of florets that resemble broccoli rabe. Compared to common broccoli, the flavor of Broccolini is understated, mild, peppery and subtlely sweet. The entire plant is edible.
Broccolini AKA Aspirations is available year-round.
Broccolini "Aspirations" AKA Italian Sprouting broccoli, is a hybrid vegetable, not specific to just the broccoli family, nor is it baby broccoli, as it is fully mature when harvested.
Broccolini Aspirations are a more versatile vegetable than common broccoli as they were bred to be more tender but also to withstand higher heat. Broccolini can be sauteed, steamed, roasted, grilled and fried. It makes a great appetizer, pasta or risotto ingredient and pizza topping. Broccolini's flavor marries well with butter, olive oil, lemon, lime, light-bodied vinegars, garlic, tomatoes, chiles, cured meats such as pancetta and prosciutto, flaky white fish, hard cheeses such as parmesan and pecorino or fresh cheeses such as chevre and feta.
Marketing Manager of Sakata Seeds, Hideto Kaneka, states "I've only tasted it cooked"; Japanese don't eat raw broccoli. Even in the research stage, we only tasted it after it was boiled".
Japanese company, Sakata Seeds developed Aspirations in 1993, its namesake invoking the company's hopes while also suggesting a relation to asparagus. It is a successful hand-pollinated cross between gai lan (Chinese Kale) and broccoli. Sakata Seeds is the largest distributor of broccoli seed varieties in the world. The name, Broccolini is actually a registered trademark of Mann Packing Company of Salinas, California. Mann, one of the world’s largest broccoli growers, has been marketing it in the United States under the name Broccolini since 1998.
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
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Description/Taste
Broccolini has spear-shaped, thin and tender vibrant green stems with lengths that rarely exceed six inches long. The head is a loose small cluster of florets that resemble broccoli rabe. Compared to common broccoli, the flavor of Broccolini is understated, mild, peppery and subtlely sweet. The entire plant is edible.
Seasons/Availability
Broccolini AKA Aspirations is available year-round.
Current Facts
Broccolini "Aspirations" AKA Italian Sprouting broccoli, is a hybrid vegetable, not specific to just the broccoli family, nor is it baby broccoli, as it is fully mature when harvested.
Applications
Broccolini Aspirations are a more versatile vegetable than common broccoli as they were bred to be more tender but also to withstand higher heat. Broccolini can be sauteed, steamed, roasted, grilled and fried. It makes a great appetizer, pasta or risotto ingredient and pizza topping. Broccolini's flavor marries well with butter, olive oil, lemon, lime, light-bodied vinegars, garlic, tomatoes, chiles, cured meats such as pancetta and prosciutto, flaky white fish, hard cheeses such as parmesan and pecorino or fresh cheeses such as chevre and feta.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Marketing Manager of Sakata Seeds, Hideto Kaneka, states "I've only tasted it cooked"; Japanese don't eat raw broccoli. Even in the research stage, we only tasted it after it was boiled".
Geography/History
Japanese company, Sakata Seeds developed Aspirations in 1993, its namesake invoking the company's hopes while also suggesting a relation to asparagus. It is a successful hand-pollinated cross between gai lan (Chinese Kale) and broccoli. Sakata Seeds is the largest distributor of broccoli seed varieties in the world. The name, Broccolini is actually a registered trademark of Mann Packing Company of Salinas, California. Mann, one of the world’s largest broccoli growers, has been marketing it in the United States under the name Broccolini since 1998.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Pacific Coast Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-794-4632 |
| Cloak and Petal | San Diego CA | 619-501-5505 |
| Soda & Swine North Park | San Diego CA | 619-269-7632 |
| Ballast Point Restaurant - Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-298-2337 |
| Duke's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-1999 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-657-6473 |
| US Grant Hotel Main | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Catania La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Toast Catering | san diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
| Vineyard Gourmet Catering | Temecula CA | 951-858-1585 |
| Maderas Golf Club | Poway CA | 858-451-8100 |
| RoVino Rotisserie + Wine | San Diego CA | 619-972-6286 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Stone Brewing-Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-269-2100 |
| Rovino The Foodery | San Diego CA | 619-972-6286 |
| Saska's Steak & Seafood | San Diego CA | 858-488-7311 |
| Gravity Heights Restaurant and Brewery | San Diego CA | 858-551-5105 |
| The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo | San Diego CA | 858-451-9100 |
| Marriot Courtyard Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 619-291-5270 |
| Paradise Point Resort Tidal | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| West Coast Tavern/Observatory North Park | San Diego CA | 619-295-1688 |
| Mission Ave Bar and Grill | Oceanside CA | 760-637-2222 |
| Glenbrook Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| InterContinental Banquet Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Viejas Casino Grove Steakhouse | Alpine CA | 800-295-3172 |
| Urban Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-239-2222 |
| The Cork and Craft | San Diego CA | 858-618-2463 |
| MCRD-Marine Corps Recruit Dept | San Diego CA | 619-725-6478 |
| Town & Country Banquet | San Diego CA | 800-221-9730 |
| The Rose | San Diego CA | 619-281-0718 |
| Soda & Swine UCSD | San Diego CA | 619-610-9168 |
| Whiskey Girl | San Diego CA | 619-236-1616 |
| Hilltop Winery | Valley Center CA | 760-913-1013 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| Searcher | San Diego CA | 619-226-2403 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| Larsen's Steakhouse - La Jolla | San Diego CA | 310-407-9937 |
| The Flavor Chef (Catering) | Vista CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Cucina Enoteca | Del Mar CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Orfila Vineyards & Winery | Oceanside CA | 760-738-6500 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| Marriott Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-3000 x6335 |
| Panama 66 | San Diego CA | 619-702-6373 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| HiroNori Ramen | San Diego CA | 619-241-2856 |
| Comercializadora de Especialdides | Vista Hermosa Ej Chapuitepec B.C. | 526242127540 |
| Bivouac Ciderworks | San Diego CA | 816-809-5193 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Eve Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-231-1052 |
| Ballast Point Restaurant - Miramar | San Diego CA | 858-790-6900 |
| Madison | San Diego CA | 619-822-3465 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| Hilton Mission Bay | San Diego CA | 619-276-4010 |
| Juniper & Ivy | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
| Hotel La Jolla & CUSP | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
| The Shout House | San Diego CA | 619-231-6700 |
| Park Commons Sorrento Valley | San Diego CA | 858-551-5105 |
| Pier 32 Water Front Grill | National City CA | 619-718-6240 |
| Shogun Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Chateau Lake San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-471-0083 |
| The Tavern | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| Mimmos Italian Village | San Diego CA | 619-239-3710 |
| Herb & Sea | Encinitas CA | 858-587-6601 |
| Pendry SD (Lion Fish) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Farmers Bottega | San Diego CA | 619-458-9929 |
| The Roxy Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2899 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| Mille Fleurs | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-3085 |
| Zeca Trading Co. | San Diego CA | 619-410-1576 |
| Sorority Cuisine - SAE | San Diego CA | 310-402-6195 |
| Hilton San Diego Bay Front | San Diego CA | 619-276-4010 |
| Eco Catering Grill | San Diego CA | 619-997-8792 |
| Pacific Social | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Mangia Mangia | CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Huntress | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Paradise Point Resort Barefoot | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Brigantine Poway | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Prepkitchen La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-875-7737 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| Buon Appetito | San Diego CA | 619-238-9880 |
| Prepkitchen Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-247-0394 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| Ulivo | San Diego CA | 619-962-7345 |
| Exhale | Oceanside CA | 760-420-2098 |
| Ebullition Brew Works & Gastronomy | Carlsbad CA | 760-842-1046 |
| Rosewood Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 760-231-5886 |
| Monteferante Foods | Vista CA | 310-740-0194 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| Brigantine Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| Smoking Gun | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Prepkitchen San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-798-8778 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Chosen Foods | San Diego CA | 877-674-2244 |
| Ocean Beach Surf Lodge | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| La Verduleria de Tijuana S. de R.L de C.V | Tijuana | 664-103-6262 |
| One Door North | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
| Black Raill Kitchen + Bar | Carlsbad CA | 619-454-9182 |
| Stone Brewing-Liberty Station Banquets | San Diego CA | 619-269-2100 |
| La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Rubicon Deli 4S Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-519-5656 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-543-2764 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 619-955-8495 |
| Continental Catering Inc | La Mesa CA | 619-698-3500 |
| Paradise Point Resort Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| Great Maple | San Diego CA | 619-255-2282 |
| REPS & Co | San Diego CA | 951-834-8184 |
| Red O Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-291-8360 |
| Encontro North Park | San Diego CA | 619-291-1220 |
| Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
| Viejas Casino Baron Long's | Alpine CA | 702-401-0455 |
| Prepkitchen Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-7737 |
| Golden Door | San Marcos CA | 760-761-4142 |
| Zel's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-0076 |
| Cody's at the Cove | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0040 |
| Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens Banquets | Escondido CA | 760-294-7866 |
| The Guild Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-373-3184 |
| Hornblower Cruises | San Diego CA | 619-686-8733 |
| Common Stock | San Diego CA | 303-877-5052 |
| The Smoking Goat | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| Kettner Exchange | San Diego CA | 312-415-5455 |
| Eve-Creations Wellness | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2560 |
| Pala Mesa Resort | Fallbrook CA | 706-728-5881 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Dolce Pane & Vino | Del Mar CA | 858-832-1518 |
| University Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-5200 |
| Farm Fresh Meals | Vista CA | 760-707-2383 |
| Eco Caters Organics | San Diego CA | 619-997-8792 |
| Seven Mile Casino | Chula Vista CA | |
| Gaslamp Union Kitchen & Tap | San Diego CA | 619-795-9463 |
| PFC Fitness Camp | Carlsbad CA | 888-488-8936 |
| Union Kitchen & Tap (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2337 |
| Seasons 52 (Downtown) | San Diego CA | 619-702-0052 |
| The Miller's Table | Oceanside CA | 310-694-4091 |
| Town & Country Cold Prep | San Diego CA | 619-291-7131 |
| Miho Faculty Club | La Jolla CA | 619-323-2866 |
| International Smoke Del Mar | San Diego CA | 702-683-7590 |
| Eco Caters (Miramar) | San Diego CA | 619-997-8792 |
| Legoland Hotel 1 | Carlsbad CA | 760-444-5601 |
| Siamo Napoli | San Diego CA | 619-300-4810 |
| Drew Lopez | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Campfire | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Barbusa | San Diego CA | 619-297-6333 |
| Starlite Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-358-9766 |
| Reata Glen | Mission Viejo CA | 949-545-2250 |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| C 2 C | San Diego CA | 619-973-9345 |
| Farmer and The Seahorse | San Diego CA | 858-260-5400 |
| Farmers Table | La Mesa CA | 619-724-6465 |
| The Corner Drafthouse | San Diego CA | 619-255-2631 |
| Arrowood Golf Course | Oceanside CA | 760-967-8400 |
| The Glen at Scripps Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-444-8500 |
| Pine Valley House | Pine Valley CA | 619-637-6010 |
| Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
| San Diego Freedom Ranch | Campo CA | 619-478-5696 |
| Le Papagayo | Encinitas CA | 760-944-8252 |
| Cafe Gratitude San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-736-5077 |
| The Oceanaire Seafood Room | San Diego CA | 619-858-2277 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (Banquets) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
| Graze | San Diego CA | 619-839-9852 |
| Shake and Muddle | Chula Vista CA | 619-816-5429 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| The Wild Thyme Table | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| True Food Kitchen - La Jolla | San Diego CA | 480-212-0175 |
| Villa Capri 2 Family Style Trattoria | San Diego CA | 858-538-5884 |
| The Butchery | San Diego CA | 858-345-1524 |
| Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens | Escondido CA | 760-294-7866 |
| WaterBar | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Viejas Casino Banquets | Alpine Ca | 619-295-3172 |
| Raki Raki & Co. | San Diego CA | 858-573-2400 |
| Rustic Root | San Diego CA | 619-232-1747 |
| Bikram's Students | San Diego CA | 619-220-6811 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Kappa Delta | San Diego CA | 510-512-2213 |
| Cueva Bar | San Diego CA | 619-269-6612 |
| Carte Blanche Bistro & Bar | Oceanside CA | 619-297-3100 |
| Local Tap House & Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 760-547-1469 |
| Pachamama | San Diego CA | 619-738-3737 |
| Bernini's Bistro | La Jolla CA | 858-454-5013 |
| Farmers Table (Little Italy) | San Diego CA | 619-501-0789 |
| Barbarella La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-7373 |
| Pitchers | San Diego CA | 858-484-3777 |
| Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Buona Forchetta (Liberty Station) | San Diego CA | 619-458-9231 |
| Puesto-Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-233-8880 |
| Saiko Sushi-Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-0868 |
| Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 858-273-8440 |
| Ska Bar & Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-230-5038 |
| Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
| JSIX American restaurant & Bar | San Diego CA | 619-531-8744 |
| Animae | San Diego CA | 619-925-7908 |
| Candor | La Jolla CA | 858-581-2205 |
| Viejas Casino Hotel Kitchen | Alpine CA | 702-401-0455 |
| Avant | San Diego CA | 858-675-8505 |
| Hachi Ramen | San Diego CA | 619-231-0700 |
| Knotty Barrel- Rancho | San Diego CA | 858-484-8758 |
| Sbicca | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1001 |
| Cucina Sorella | San Diego CA | 619-281-4014 |
| Azuki Sushi Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-238-4760 |
| Parq Restaurant and Nightclub | San Diego CA | 619-727-6789 |
| Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| Romesco | Bonita CA | 619-475-8623 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-436-5236 |
| Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| Beach Plum Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-931-1362 |
| Culinary Concepts | San Diego CA | 858-530-1885 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Carte Hotel | San Diego CA | 504-554-1323 |
| Amicis Ristobar | San Diego CA | 858-847-2740 |
| Decoy Dockside Restaurant | San Marcos CA | 760-653-3230 |
| The Lion Share | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
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West Seattle Farmers Market
Kirsop Farm
Near Seattle, Washington, United StatesTumwater, WA About 228 days ago, 7/14/19 Sharer's comments : Mild, nutty, with an understated peppery flavor - yum! 
Noriega Produce Market
Noriega Produce
Near Daly City, California, United States3821 Noriega Street San Francisco CA 94122 415-564-0370 About 229 days ago, 7/13/19 
Growers Direct
Growers Direct
Near Costa Mesa, California, United States3779, 101 E. 17th St. Costa Mesa CA 92627 949-631-7880 About 249 days ago, 6/23/19 
Stater Bros. Markets
Stater Bros. Markets - Newport Blvd.
Near Costa Mesa, California, United States2180 Newport Blvd. Costa Mesa CA 92627 949-646-2324 About 250 days ago, 6/21/19 
Bristol Farms La Jolla
Near La Jolla, California, United StatesAbout 326 days ago, 4/07/19 Sharer's comments : Fresh Aspirations !! 
Sprouts Farmers Market
Near La Jolla, California, United StatesAbout 333 days ago, 3/30/19 Sharer's comments : Fresh! 
Little Italy Mercato
Mike - JR Organics
Near San Diego, California, United States1-760-330-6812 About 341 days ago, 3/23/19 Sharer's comments : Broccolini (Aspirations) spotted at Little Italy Mercato. First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op Near Corvallis, Oregon, United States About 492 days ago, 10/23/18 Sharer's comments : Broccolini (Aspirations) spotted at First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op. 
Vista Farmers Market
Mike - JR Organics
Near Vista, California, United States1-760-330-6812 About 663 days ago, 5/05/18 Sharer's comments : Broccolini (Aspirations) spotted at Vista Farmers Market. 
Hillcrest Farmers Market
Mike - JR Organics
Near San Diego, California, United States1-760-330-6812 About 669 days ago, 4/29/18 Sharer's comments : Broccolini (Aspirations) spotted at Hillcrest Farmers Market. 
Little Italy Mercato
Mike - JR Organics
Near San Diego, California, United States1-760-330-6812 About 670 days ago, 4/28/18 Sharer's comments : Broccolini (Aspirations) spotted at Little Italy Mercato. New Seasons Near Tualatin, Oregon, United States About 686 days ago, 4/11/18 
Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market - Interbay
Near Seattle, Washington, United States2001 15th Avenue W, Seattle 98119 206-352-5440 About 690 days ago, 4/08/18 Sharer's comments : Broccolini (Aspirations) spotted at Whole Foods Market. Stir fry up or add some of this lovely Organic Purple Broccolini to your favorite salad :) |
