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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.
| Brigantine Poway | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| Ballast Point Restaurant - Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-298-2337 |
| Marriott Marina Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-234-1500 x6113 |
| Rubicon Deli-UTC | San Diego CA | 619-200-4201 |
| Mission Ave Bar and Grill | Oceanside CA | 760-637-2222 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Brigantine Corp | San Diego CA | 858 926 9644 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Voltaire Beach House | San Diego CA | 619-574-6878 |
| Et Voilà ! French Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-209-7759 |
| Paradise Point Resort Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Stake Chophouse & Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-0077 |
| Home Kitchen Culture | San Diego CA | 619-302-7655 |
| Duke's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-1999 |
| Buona Forchetta (Liberty Station) | San Diego CA | 619-458-9231 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Vue | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| The Rose | San Diego CA | 619-281-0718 |
| West Root | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Whiskey Girl | San Diego CA | 619-236-1616 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| Born & Raised | San Diego CA | 619-550-5412 |
| MCRD-Marine Corps Recruit Dept | San Diego CA | 619-725-6478 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| Gaslamp Union Kitchen & Tap | San Diego CA | 619-795-9463 |
| Fairmont Grand Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-314-1975 |
| Chef Drew Mc Partlin | San Diego CA | 619-990-9201 |
| Pendry SD (Lion Fish) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Lafayette Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
| Buon Appetito | San Diego CA | 619-238-9880 |
| Ocean Beach Surf Lodge | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Davanti Enoteca India St. | San Diego CA | 619-237-9606 |
| Wine Vault & Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-295-3939 |
| The Patio on Goldfinch (Mission Hills) | San Diego CA | 619-501-5090 |
| Marriott Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-369-6029 |
| Amicis Ristobar | San Diego CA | 858-847-2740 |
| Root Cellar Catering Co. | San Diego CA | 760-846-2092 |
| The Corner Drafthouse | San Diego CA | 619-255-2631 |
| Culinary Solutions Intimate Catering | San Diego CA | 619-966-7530 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (Banquets) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Moto Deli Sandwich Co (Mira Mesa) | San Diego CA | 619-892-0553 |
| Culinary Concepts | San Diego CA | 858-530-1885 |
| Viejas Casino Locale | Alpine CA | 702-401-0455 |
| Mesa College | San Diego CA | 619-388-2240 |
| 10 Barrel Brewing Co. | San Diego CA | 619-886-2743 |
| San Diego Core Fitness | San Diego CA | 858-386-3145 |
| Holiday Inn Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-448-4747 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| Vineyard Gourmet Catering | Temecula CA | 951-858-1585 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Searcher | San Diego CA | 619-226-2403 |
| Kettner Exchange | San Diego CA | 312-415-5455 |
| Golden Door | San Marcos CA | 760-761-4142 |
| Distribuidora Larcarr | San Diego CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Duck Foot Brewing Company | San Diego CA | 858-433-7916 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| Harney Sushi Oceanside | CA | 760-967-1820 |
| Rustic Root | San Diego CA | 619-232-1747 |
| Paradise Point Resort Tidal | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| Paradise Point Resort Barefoot | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Hotel Republic San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-398-3100 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-436-5236 |
| PFC Fitness Camp | Carlsbad CA | 888-488-8936 |
| The Barrel Room | San Diego CA | 858-673-7512 |
| TBR & Mason Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-609-9245 |
| Beach Plum Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-931-1362 |
| Off the Strip | San Diego CA | 619-685-1111 |
| Picada Latin Cuisine | Bonita CA | 619-370-9746 |
| Tin Roof | San Diego CA | 619-230-8606 |
| The LOT (La Jolla) | La Jolla CA | 619-987-9537 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| The Glass Door | San Diego CA | 619-544-0164 |
| The LOT (Fashion Island) | Newport Beach CA | 949-281-0069 |
| Ballast Point Restaurant - Miramar | San Diego CA | 858-790-6900 |
| Trattoria I Trulli | Encinitas CA | 760-943-6800 |
| Azuki Sushi Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-238-4760 |
| Marriott Courtyard Nolen | San Diego CA | 619-544-1004 |
| Surf Side Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619-507-0891 |
| Florent | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Larry's Deli | San Diego CA | 619-795-7100 |
| Salvatore's | San Diego CA | 619-544-1865 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| The Bellows | San Marcos CA | 619-395-6325 |
| Toast Catering | san diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
| Pendry SD (Provisional) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Smoking Gun | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Hotel Del Coronado 1500 Restaurant | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| The Compass | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-1900 |
| Brigantine Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| Studio Kitchen - Employee Dining (EDR) | 619-247-0078 | |
| Parakeet cafe | La Jolla CA | 619-578-1040 |
| Marriott Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-3000 x6335 |
| Prepkitchen La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-875-7737 |
| Local Tap House & Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 760-547-1469 |
| The Oceanaire Seafood Room | San Diego CA | 619-858-2277 |
| Terra Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-293-7088 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-657-6473 |
| RoVino Rotisserie + Wine | San Diego CA | 619-972-6286 |
| Waypoint Public | San Diego CA | 619-255-8778 |
| Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill | Vista CA | 760-509-4424 |
| Campfire | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| The Lion Share | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
| Cucina Sorella | San Diego CA | 619-281-4014 |
| Lauberge Del MarLauberge | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Ad Libitum | San Diego CA | 909-938-9580 |
| Gut Goods | San Diego CA | 619-987-6198 |
| Barbarella La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-7373 |
| Eve-Creations Wellness | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2560 |
| Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| US Grant Hotel Main | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Dija Mara | Oceanside CA | 760-231-5376 |
| The Patio On 101 | Encinitas CA | 858-270-9900 |
| Marriott Courtyard | San Diego CA | 619-446-3008 |
| Town & Country San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-291-7131 |
| The Crossings | Carlsbad CA | 760-444-1800 |
| Encontro North Park | San Diego CA | 619-291-1220 |
| Ulivo | San Diego CA | 619-962-7345 |
| Chateau Lake San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-471-0083 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| Barbarella | San Diego CA | 858-454-7373 |
| Green Dragon Tavern & Museum | Carlsbad CA | 760-797-5579 |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| Larsen's Steakhouse - La Jolla | San Diego CA | 310-407-9937 |
| Maderas Golf Club | Poway CA | 858-451-8100 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| Solace & the Moonlight Lounge | Encinitas CA | 760-753-2433 |
| JSIX American restaurant & Bar | San Diego CA | 619-531-8744 |
| Fourpenny House | La Mesa CA | 619-606-2028 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Delta Gamma | San Diego CA | 916-847-9896 |
| Hornblower Cruises | San Diego CA | 619-686-8733 |
| Pali Wine Company | San Diego CA | 310-893-0038 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 x4 |
| Nolita Hall | San Diego CA | 619-618-8820 |
| Vi At La Jolla Village | San Diego CA | 858-646-7700 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Kappa Alpha Theta | San Diego CA | 619-339-1924 |
| Christine Dionese- Blogger | San Diego CA | 619-719-6924 |
| Ceviche House - San Diego Ave | San Diego CA | 619-454-0699 |
| West Coast Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-295-1688 |
| The Tavern | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| The Smoking Goat | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| The Miller's Table | Oceanside CA | 310-694-4091 |
| Hotel La Jolla & CUSP | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
| Currant | San Diego CA | 619-702-6309 |
| Brigantine Imperial Beach | Imperial Beach CA | 619-591-1350 |
| Viejas Casino Hotel Kitchen | Alpine CA | 702-401-0455 |
| Miguel's 4S Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-924-9200 |
| Baci | San Diego CA | 619-275-2094 |
| InterContinental Banquet Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Fireside by The Patio | San Diego CA | 858-270-9900 |
| US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Monteferante Foods | San Diego CA | 310-740-0194 |
| Mimmos Italian Village | San Diego CA | 619-239-3710 |
| Zeetogroup | San Diego CA | 619-955-8558 |
| The Flavor Chef (Catering) | Vista CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Table Food + Drink | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-771-1313 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad - 7 Mile | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Gamma Phi Beta | San Diego CA | 310-634-2371 |
| Viejas Casino Grove Steakhouse | Alpine CA | 800-295-3172 |
| Bagby Beer Company | Oceanside CA | 760-505-3445 |
| Farmers Bottega | San Diego CA | 619-458-9929 |
| Kai Foods | Imperial Beach CA | 619-254-8996 |
| The Cork and Craft | San Diego CA | 858-618-2463 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Four Seasons Residence Club | Carlsbad CA | 760-603-3700 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Sorority Cuisine - SAE | San Diego CA | 310-402-6195 |
| Yoann Taboyan, Personal Chef | San Diego CA | 347-277-1958 |
| Primavera Ristorante | Coronado CA | 619-435-0454 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 619-955-8495 |
| Counterpoint | San Diego CA | 619-564-6722 |
| Spoutable | San Diego CA | 619-743-7491 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| Handlery Hotel & Resort | San Diego CA | 619-298-0511 |
| Soda & Swine Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-501-9989 |
| Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 858-273-8440 |
| UCSD La Jolla / Ornish Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-657-6473 |
| Belmont Park Cannonball | San Diego CA | 858-228-9283 |
| Miguel's Cocina Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-759-1843 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-543-2764 |
| Moto Deli Sandwich Co (Leucadia) | Leucadia Ca | 415-305-0399 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Achio | San Diego CA | 310-402-6195 |
| The Patio on Lamont | San Diego CA | 619-235-5606 |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| Backyard Kitchen & Tap | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Craft and Commerce (Sekscobra Inc.) | San Diego CA | 619-962-5935 |
| Harvest Kitchen | Vista CA | 619-709-0938 |
| Great Maple | San Diego CA | 619-255-2282 |
| Saska's Steak & Seafood | San Diego CA | 858-488-7311 |
| Stone Brewing-Liberty Station Banquets | San Diego CA | 619-269-2100 |
| Harvest by The Patio | San Diego CA | 619-550-1262 |
| The Patio Marketplace | San Diego CA | 858-270-9900 |
| Pacific Beach Ale House | San Diego CA | 858-581-2337 |
| California's Best Catering & Events | San Diego CA | 858-352-0222 |
| One Door North | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Cutwater Spirits | San Diego CA | 619-672-3848 |
| Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Grass Skirt | San Diego CA | 858-412-5237 |
| Fish 101 | Encinitas CA | 760-943-6221 |
| Fiddler's Green | San Diego CA | 619-222-2216 |
| The Shout House | San Diego CA | 619-231-6700 |
| Madison | San Diego CA | 619-822-3465 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| Sbicca | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1001 |
| Town & Country Banquet Beverage | San Diego CA | 8002219730 |
| Dolce Pane & Vino | Del Mar CA | 858-832-1518 |
| Zel's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-0076 |
| La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Soda & Swine North Park | San Diego CA | 619-269-7632 |
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Vista Farmers Market
Mike - JR Organics
Near Vista, California, United States17603306812 About 141 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 147 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 148 days ago, 4/28/18 Spotter's comments : Broccolini (Aspirations) spotted at Little Italy Mercato. New Seasons Near Tualatin, Oregon, United States About 165 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 168 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 238 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 239 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 274 days ago, 12/23/17 Spotter's comments : Broccolini (Aspirations) spotted at Vista Farmers Market. 
Whole Foods Co-op
Near Duluth, Minnesota, United StatesAbout 314 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 335 days ago, 10/23/17 Spotter's comments : Broccolini (Aspirations) spotted at First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op. |
