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Description/Taste
French Breakfast radish can be round in root shape but most are oblong and two to four inches in length. Whether round or cylindrical, the French Breakfast radish is known for its vibrant coloring which graduates from a vivid fuchsia-red to bright white at the tip. Topped with edible, leafy greens, French Breakfast radishes are very crisp and offer a mildly spicy flavor. Grilling or oven roasting will bring out the subtly sweet and nutty flavor of the French Breakfast radish.
Seasons/Availability
French Breakfast radishes are usually available year-round.
Current Facts
The French Breakfast radish (Raphanus sativus) is an heirloom variety radish and a member of the Brassicaceae or Cruciferae family. Also known as Breakfast radish, Flambeau, Flambo and Les Radis Petit Déjeuner both the root and leafy greens of this radish are utilized in culinary preparations.
Nutritional Value
French Breakfast radishes contain Vitamin C, calcium, magnesium, folate, and potassium. Natural medicine practitioners recommend radishes for their ability to promote healthy digestion. French Breakfast radishes also contain glucosinolates, which have been shown to be beneficial in the prevention of certain cancers and are what give radishes their distinct peppery flavor.
Applications
Dice French Breakfast radishes and toss in salads or add to tacos, omelets or tea sandwiches. They can be used whole and roasted, braised or pickled. The subtle heat of the peppery French Breakfast radish marries well with sweet cream, butter, and salt. When serving radishes with butter or creamy cheeses score at the tip with an X to help the dips better adhere to the radish. The greens of the French Breakfast radish can go straight into salads, or be added to soups or pastas. Radishes pair well with blue and feta cheeses, as well as lemon juice and fresh herbs. They also make an attractive edible garnish on crudité trays and cheese boards. To store keep radishes refrigerated and use within one week.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
French Breakfast radishes are believed to have gotten their name as marketers were known to snack on the radishes with salt and butter mid-morning while they sold their produce. Additionally, radishes were commonly served for breakfast in American colonial times as well as by New York Dutch who enjoyed them along with butter, bread, and tea.
Geography/History
The French Breakfast radish was first introduced in 1879 and quickly became a popular market radish of Paris. Though technically a spring variety radish, the French Breakfast radish can be grown year round. They thrive in mild, Mediterranean climates not prone to frost. In the hot summer months care should be taken to harvest radishes as soon as they mature in order to prevent them from turning bitter, pithy and fibrous. Radish comes from the Greek word for "fast appearing" and like many varieties of radish grows quickly and is typically ready for harvest in twenty to thirty days.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Smoking Gun | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Tiger Tiger | San Diego CA | 619-764-5475 |
| Rustic Root | San Diego CA | 619-232-1747 |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-1582 |
| The Miller's Table | Oceanside CA | 310-694-4091 |
| InterContinental San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Landon's Gourmet Kitchen | San Marcos CA | 858-449-9944 |
| Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
| Javier Plascencia | Bonita CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
| Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Soda & Swine North Park | San Diego CA | 619-269-7632 |
| JSIX American restaurant & Bar | San Diego CA | 619-531-8744 |
| Marriott Marina Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-234-1500 x6113 |
| Hotel Republic San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-398-3100 |
| Terra Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-293-7088 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| Ad Libitum | San Diego CA | 909-938-9580 |
| Wheat & Water | La Jolla CA | 858-291-8690 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Mille Fleurs | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-3085 |
| The Art Institute of California - San Diego | San Diego CA | 858-598-1200 |
| Distribuidora Larcarr | San Diego CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Stake Chophouse & Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-0077 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| Marriott Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-3000 x6335 |
| Searsucker Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-369-5700 |
| Union Kitchen & Tap (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2337 |
| US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Lauberge Del MarLauberge | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Nolita Hall | San Diego CA | 619-618-8820 |
| Prepkitchen La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-875-7737 |
| El Jardin Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-356-5444 |
| Cucina Sorella | San Diego CA | 619-281-4014 |
| Cafe 21 Adams | San Diego CA | 619-640-2121 |
| Wolfegarten | San Diego CA | 619-560-9732 |
| Ocean Beach Surf Lodge | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Prepkitchen Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-247-0394 |
| Fourpenny House | La Mesa CA | 619-606-2028 |
| True Food-Fashion Valley | San Diego CA | 619-810-2929 |
| Ballast Point Restaurant - Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-298-2337 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 x4 |
| Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
| Counterpoint | San Diego CA | 619-564-6722 |
| Harvest Kitchen | Vista CA | 619-709-0938 |
| Chez Loma | Coronado CA | 619-435-0661 |
| Fireside by The Patio | San Diego CA | 858-270-9900 |
| The Patio on Lamont | San Diego CA | 619-235-5606 |
| Amicis Ristobar | San Diego CA | 858-847-2740 |
| Gaslamp Union Kitchen & Tap | San Diego CA | 619-795-9463 |
| Monteferante Foods | San Diego CA | 310-740-0194 |
| Soda & Swine Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-501-9989 |
| BeerFish | San Diego CA | 619-363-2337 |
| Mesa College | San Diego CA | 619-388-2240 |
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| Viejas Casino Locale | Alpine CA | 702-401-0455 |
| Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| Bistro du Marche by Tapenade | La Jolla CA | 858-551-7500 |
| Fairmont Grand Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-314-1975 |
| Addison Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-350-7600 |
| Clara Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-470-9143 |
| Gamma Phi Beta | San Diego CA | 310-634-2371 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| The Patio Marketplace | San Diego CA | 858-270-9900 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| The Land & Water Company | Carlsbad CA | 760-729-5263 |
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Mercer Island Farmers Market
Growing Washington
Near Mercer Island, Washington, United StatesPo Box 30282, Bellingham 98228 About 58 days ago, 7/29/18 Spotter's comments : French Breakfast Radishes spotted at Mercer Island Farmers Market. Spicy, crunchy, and perfect in tacos!! 
Poway Farmers Market
Mike - JR Organics
Near Poway, California, United States17603306812 About 150 days ago, 4/28/18 Spotter's comments : French Breakfast Radishes spotted at Poway Farmers Market. 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 189 days ago, 3/20/18 Spotter's comments : French Breakfast Radishes spotted at Specialty Produce. 
Poway Farmers Market
Mike - JR Organics
Near Poway, California, United States17603306812 About 226 days ago, 2/10/18 Spotter's comments : French Breakfast Radishes spotted at Poway Farmers Market. 
Calabasas Farmers Market
Near Calabasas, California, United StatesAbout 226 days ago, 2/10/18 Spotter's comments : French Breakfast Radishes spotted at Calabasas Farmers Market. Mild and crunchy. 
Little Italy Mercato
Mike - JR Organics
Near San Diego, California, United States17603306812 About 241 days ago, 1/27/18 Spotter's comments : French Breakfast Radishes spotted at Little Italy Mercato. Very nice quality. 
Little Italy Mercato
Anthony - Maciel Farms
Near San Diego, California, United States17605210643 About 248 days ago, 1/20/18 Spotter's comments : French Breakfast Radishes spotted at Little Italy Mercato. 
Encinitas farmers market
Near Rancho Santa Fe, California, United StatesAbout 250 days ago, 1/17/18 Spotter's comments : French Breakfast Radishes spotted at Encinitas farmers market . Crisp with a midly spicy flavor! 
Brentwood Farmers Market
Near Sawtelle, California, United StatesAbout 267 days ago, 12/31/17 Spotter's comments : French Breakfast Radishes spotted at Brentwood Farmers Market. Very mild and crunchy. 
Northside Farmers Market
Near Monona, Wisconsin, United StatesAbout 359 days ago, 10/01/17 Spotter's comments : French Breakfast Radishes spotted at Northside Farmers Market. 
Vista Farmers Market
J.R.
Near Vista, California, United StatesJ.R. Organics 760-453-4144 About 493 days ago, 5/20/17 Spotter's comments : French Breakfast Radishes spotted at Vista Farmers Market. 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Valdivia Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United States760-801-0018 About 517 days ago, 4/26/17 Spotter's comments : French Breakfast Radishes spotted at Santa Monica Farmers Market. 
Pike Place Market
Frank's Quality Produce
Near Seattle, Washington, United States206-624-5666 About 593 days ago, 2/08/17 Spotter's comments : French Breakfast Radishes spotted at Pike Place Market. Spicy and crisp, perfect thinly sliced on tacos! Union Square Greenmarket Near New York, United States About 701 days ago, 10/24/16 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Romeo Coleman
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesColeman Family Farms About 713 days ago, 10/12/16 Spotter's comments : French Breakfast Radishes spotted at Santa Monica Farmers Market. Little Italy Mercato Near San Diego, California, United States About 717 days ago, 10/08/16 Spotter's comments : French Breakfast Radishes spotted at Little Italy Mercato. |
