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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.
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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.
| The Patio On 101 | Encinitas CA | 858-270-9900 |
| insideOUT | San Diego CA | 619-793-9221 |
| Ulivo | San Diego CA | 619-962-7345 |
| Voltaire Beach House | San Diego CA | 619-574-6878 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| Duck Foot Brewing Company | San Diego CA | 858-433-7916 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-657-6473 |
| Sbicca | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1001 |
| Trust Restaurant | San Diego CA | 609-780-7572 |
| The Miller's Table | Oceanside CA | 310-694-4091 |
| Grass Skirt | San Diego CA | 858-412-5237 |
| Madison | San Diego CA | 619-822-3465 |
| Savory Moment | 14420 Rios Canyon Rd. El Cajon | 619-633-8863 |
| Studio Kitchen - Employee Dining (EDR) | 619-247-0078 | |
| The Patio on Goldfinch (Mission Hills) | San Diego CA | 619-501-5090 |
| Marriott Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-3000 x6335 |
| Zeetogroup | San Diego CA | 619-955-8558 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-543-2764 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Achio | San Diego CA | 310-402-6195 |
| Whiskey Girl | San Diego CA | 619-236-1616 |
| Great Maple | San Diego CA | 619-255-2282 |
| The Lion Share | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
| AToN Center Inc. | Encinitas CA | 858-759-5017 |
| US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Ramada Hotel North and Conference Center | San Diego CA | 858-278-0800 |
| Fairmont Grand Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-314-1975 |
| Solterra Winery + Kitchen | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2970 |
| Farmers Bottega | San Diego CA | 619-458-9929 |
| Brigantine Poway | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
| The Patio on Lamont | San Diego CA | 619-235-5606 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| RoVino Rotisserie + Wine | San Diego CA | 619-972-6286 |
| Stone Brewing-Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-269-2100 |
| Toast Catering | san diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
| JSIX American restaurant & Bar | San Diego CA | 619-531-8744 |
| Cutwater Spirits | San Diego CA | 619-672-3848 |
| Fish 101 | Encinitas CA | 760-943-6221 |
| The LOT (Fashion Island) | Newport Beach CA | 949-281-0069 |
| Ocean Beach Surf Lodge | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Kettner Exchange | San Diego CA | 312-415-5455 |
| Lafayette Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
| Petco Park (Catering) - Delaware North | San Diego CA | 619-795-5917 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| Harvest by The Patio | San Diego CA | 619-550-1262 |
| The Corner Drafthouse | San Diego CA | 619-255-2631 |
| Prepkitchen Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-247-0394 |
| PFC Fitness Camp | Carlsbad CA | 888-488-8936 |
| La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Sheraton La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-453-5500 |
| Saska's Steak & Seafood | San Diego CA | 858-488-7311 |
| Davanti Enoteca India St. | San Diego CA | 619-237-9606 |
| Soda & Swine Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-501-9989 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| The Oceanaire Seafood Room | San Diego CA | 619-858-2277 |
| Mesa College | San Diego CA | 619-388-2240 |
| Urge American Gastropub - RB | San Diego CA | 858-673-8743 |
| Eve-Creations Wellness | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2560 |
| The Glass Door | San Diego CA | 619-544-0164 |
| Fourpenny House | La Mesa CA | 619-606-2028 |
| Grand Hotel Tijuana | TJ TJ | 664-104-7000 |
| Four Seasons Residence Club | Carlsbad CA | 760-603-3700 |
| Vineyard Gourmet Catering | Temecula CA | 951-858-1585 |
| Chateau Lake San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-471-0083 |
| UCSD Faculty Club | La Jolla CA | 858-246-2638 |
| Top of the Market | San Diego CA | 619-234-4867 |
| Soda & Swine North Park | San Diego CA | 619-269-7632 |
| Lauberge Del MarLauberge | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Amicis Ristobar | San Diego CA | 858-847-2740 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-436-5236 |
| Brasserie | San Diego CA | 858-450-9576 |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| Glenbrook Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Craft and Commerce (Sekscobra Inc.) | San Diego CA | 619-962-5935 |
| Pendry SD (Nasons) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill | Vista CA | 760-509-4424 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Pendry SD (Provisional) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Encontro North Park | San Diego CA | 619-291-1220 |
| Maderas Golf Club | Poway CA | 858-451-8100 |
| Bagby Beer Company | Oceanside CA | 760-505-3445 |
| Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 858-273-8440 |
| Solace & the Moonlight Lounge | Encinitas CA | 760-753-2433 |
| Zel's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-0076 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Hotel Del Coronado 1500 Restaurant | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Stone Brewing-Liberty Station Banquets | San Diego CA | 619-269-2100 |
| Moto Deli Sandwich Co (Mira Mesa) | San Diego CA | 619-892-0553 |
| The LOT (La Jolla) | La Jolla CA | 619-987-9537 |
| Marriott Courtyard Nolen | San Diego CA | 619-544-1004 |
| Marriott Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-696-0234 x6051 |
| Toronado San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-282-0456 |
| 333 Pacific | Oceanside CA | 760-433-3333 |
| Viejas Casino Grove Steakhouse | Alpine CA | 800-295-3172 |
| Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| Wine Vault & Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-295-3939 |
| The Land & Water Company | Carlsbad CA | 760-729-5263 |
| Wayfarer Bread | La Jolla CA | 805-709-0964 |
| Surf Side Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619-507-0891 |
| Culinary Concepts | San Diego CA | 858-530-1885 |
| West Root | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Volcano Rabbit | San Diego CA | 619-232-8226 |
| Westin Gaslamp Quarter | San Diego CA | 619-239-2200 |
| Buon Appetito | San Diego CA | 619-238-9880 |
| Mimmos Italian Village | San Diego CA | 619-239-3710 |
| Ballast Point Restaurant - Miramar | San Diego CA | 858-790-6900 |
| Estancia Spa La Jolla Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| InterContinental Banquet Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Seasons 52 (Downtown) | San Diego CA | 619-702-0052 |
| Decoy Dockside Restaurant | San Marcos CA | 760-653-3230 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| Hotel Palomar-Salt Box | San Diego CA | 619-515-3003 |
| Island Palms Blue Wave Hotel & Marina | San Diego CA | 619-222-0561 |
| Larsen's Steakhouse - La Jolla | San Diego CA | 310-407-9937 |
| Vi At La Jolla Village | San Diego CA | 858-646-7700 |
| Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
| Spoutable | San Diego CA | 619-743-7491 |
| Born & Raised | San Diego CA | 619-550-5412 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo | San Diego CA | 858-451-9100 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
| Miguel Angel Mendoza | Maestros Ensenada, | 646-127-0277 |
| The Shout House | San Diego CA | 619-231-6700 |
| Bernini's Bistro | La Jolla CA | 858-454-5013 |
| Azuki Sushi Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-238-4760 |
| Hotel Republic San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-398-3100 |
| Marriott Marina Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-234-1500 x6113 |
| The Crossings | Carlsbad CA | 760-444-1800 |
| Moto Deli Sandwich Co (Leucadia) | Leucadia Ca | 415-305-0399 |
| Pali Wine Company | San Diego CA | 310-893-0038 |
| Jensens Finest Foods - Deli | San Diego CA | 619-550-2097 |
| US Grant Hotel Main | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Kaiserhof | San Diego CA | 619-224-0606 |
| Viejas Casino Hotel Kitchen | Alpine CA | 702-401-0455 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| 10 Barrel Brewing Co. | San Diego CA | 619-886-2743 |
| Gamma Phi Beta | San Diego CA | 310-634-2371 |
| VVSD | San Diego CA | 619-393-2050 |
| The Smoking Goat | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| Martinis above Fourth | San Diego CA | 619-241-2622 |
| TBR & Mason Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-609-9245 |
| The Rose | San Diego CA | 619-281-0718 |
| Viejas Casino Locale | Alpine CA | 702-401-0455 |
| Le Papagayo | Encinitas CA | 760-944-8252 |
| Marriott Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-369-6029 |
| Stake Chophouse & Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-0077 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 x4 |
| Mission Ave Bar and Grill | Oceanside CA | 760-637-2222 |
| Barbarella La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-7373 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| The Farm Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-5585 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| The Patio Marketplace | San Diego CA | 858-270-9900 |
| The Tavern | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| Harney Sushi Oceanside | CA | 760-967-1820 |
| Paradise Point Resort Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| MCRD-Marine Corps Recruit Dept | San Diego CA | 619-725-6478 |
| Yoann Taboyan, Personal Chef | San Diego CA | 347-277-1958 |
| Fireside by The Patio | San Diego CA | 858-270-9900 |
| Town & Country Cold Prep | San Diego CA | 619-291-7131 |
| Catania La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Buona Forchetta (Liberty Station) | San Diego CA | 619-458-9231 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| Ketch Grill and Taps | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| Paradise Point Resort Tidal | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| InterContinental Vistal Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| Smoking Gun | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Prepkitchen La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-875-7737 |
| The Flavor Chef (Catering) | Vista CA | 619-295-3172 |
| The Cork and Craft | San Diego CA | 858-618-2463 |
| The Swell Coffee Roasting Company | San Diego CA | 858-270-9900 |
| Hotel La Jolla & CUSP | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Larry's Deli | San Diego CA | 619-795-7100 |
| The Compass | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-1900 |
| Ballast Point Restaurant - Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-298-2337 |
| Backyard Kitchen & Tap | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Panama 66 | San Diego CA | 619-702-6373 |
| One Door North | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| Rubicon Deli-UTC | San Diego CA | 619-200-4201 |
| Cucina Sorella | San Diego CA | 619-281-4014 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Kappa Alpha Theta | San Diego CA | 619-339-1924 |
| Dija Mara | Oceanside CA | 760-231-5376 |
| Eco Caters Organics | San Diego CA | 619-997-8792 |
| The Barrel Room | San Diego CA | 858-673-7512 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Table Food + Drink | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-771-1313 |
| Eco Catering Grill | San Diego CA | 619-997-8792 |
| Beach Plum Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-931-1362 |
| Sorority Cuisine - SAE | San Diego CA | 310-402-6195 |
| Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Pendry SD (Lion Fish) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Vue | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Harvest Kitchen | Vista CA | 619-709-0938 |
| Primavera Ristorante | Coronado CA | 619-435-0454 |
| Come On In Cafe High Bluff | San Diego CA | 858-350-5538 |
| Enclave | Carlsbad CA | 808-554-4219 |
| Brigantine Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| Baci | San Diego CA | 619-275-2094 |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad - 7 Mile | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| Dolce Pane & Vino | Del Mar CA | 858-832-1518 |
| Duke's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-1999 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Rustic Root | San Diego CA | 619-232-1747 |
| Local Tap House & Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 760-547-1469 |
| Bang Bang | San Diego CA | 619-677-2264 |
| Paradise Point Resort Barefoot | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Brigantine Imperial Beach | Imperial Beach CA | 619-591-1350 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (Banquets) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Town & Country Banquet Beverage | San Diego CA | 8002219730 |
| Root Cellar Catering Co. | San Diego CA | 760-846-2092 |
| Nolita Hall | San Diego CA | 619-618-8820 |
| Campfire | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
| Golden Door | San Marcos CA | 760-761-4142 |
| Union Kitchen & Tap (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2337 |
| Crown Point Catering | San Diego CA | 619-223-1211 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 619-955-8495 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| Bishop School | San Diego CA | 858-459-4021 x212 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Ceviche House - San Diego Ave | San Diego CA | 619-454-0699 |
| Handlery Hotel & Resort | San Diego CA | 619-298-0511 |
| Pacific Beach Ale House | San Diego CA | 858-581-2337 |
| Mille Fleurs | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-3085 |
| Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
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First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op
Near Corvallis, Oregon, United States About 28 days ago, 10/23/18 Spotter's comments : Broccolini (Aspirations) spotted at First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op. 
Vista Farmers Market
Mike - JR Organics
Near Vista, California, United States17603306812 About 199 days ago, 5/05/18 Spotter's comments : Broccolini (Aspirations) spotted at Vista Farmers Market. 
Hillcrest Farmers Market
Mike - JR Organics
Near San Diego, California, United States17603306812 About 205 days ago, 4/29/18 Spotter's comments : Broccolini (Aspirations) spotted at Hillcrest Farmers Market. 
Little Italy Mercato
Mike - JR Organics
Near San Diego, California, United States17603306812 About 206 days ago, 4/28/18 Spotter's comments : Broccolini (Aspirations) spotted at Little Italy Mercato. New Seasons Near Tualatin, Oregon, United States About 223 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 226 days ago, 4/08/18 Spotter'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 :) 
Brentwood Farmers' Market
Near Sawtelle, California, United StatesAbout 296 days ago, 1/28/18 Spotter's comments : Broccolini (Aspirations) spotted at Brentwood Farmers' Market. Sauté with garlic or roast for a healthy side. 
Vista Farmers Market
Rodney Kwano Farms
Near Vista, California, United States4791 Claire Drive, Oceanside 92057 619-917-7540 About 297 days ago, 1/27/18 Spotter's comments : Broccolini (Aspirations) spotted at Vista Farmers Market. Looks great. 
Vista Farmers Market
Mike - JR Organics
Near Vista, California, United States17603306812 About 332 days ago, 12/23/17 Spotter's comments : Broccolini (Aspirations) spotted at Vista Farmers Market. 
Whole Foods Co-op
Near Duluth, Minnesota, United StatesAbout 372 days ago, 11/13/17 Spotter's comments : Broccolini (Aspirations) spotted at Whole Foods Co-op. First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op Near Corvallis, Oregon, United States About 393 days ago, 10/23/17 Spotter's comments : Broccolini (Aspirations) spotted at First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op. |
