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Description/Taste
Red potatoes are small to medium in size and are round or oval with a somewhat uniform shape. The thin skin is ruby to deep red and is smooth with some light brown speckling, spots, and indentations. There are also a few medium-set eyes found across the surface of the skin. The flesh is crisp, white, and firm. When cooked, Red potatoes have a waxy and dense texture and a mild, buttery, and earthy flavor.
Seasons/Availability
Red potatoes are available year-round.
Current Facts
Red potatoes, botanically classified as Solanum tuberosum, is a broad category encompassing many different varieties that belong to the Solanaceae, or nightshade family along with tomatoes, eggplant, and bell peppers. Red potatoes are globally known for holding their shape well when cooked and can be used in a number of culturally diverse recipes. They are also widely popular being both commercially grown and cultivated in home gardens for individual use. Red potatoes are often labeled as "new potatoes,” though this categorization only refers to the Red potatoes that are harvested prematurely and have a small size.
Nutritional Value
Red potatoes contain vitamin C, fiber, and some iron.
Applications
Red potatoes are best suited for cooked applications such as boiling, mashing, baking, or roasting. They readily absorb accompanying flavors and offer a textural element in a variety of dishes both cold and hot. Red potatoes are considered an excellent salad potato because they hold their shape well when cooked and can be roasted and smashed when small in size. They can also be used in soups, stews, and curries, or served baked or mashed. Red potatoes are popularly diced and sautéed for breakfast hash or sliced thin and used on pizza. They can be cubed, roasted, and served alongside meats as a hearty side dish. Red potatoes pair well with lemon, garlic, parmesan cheese, rosemary, herbs, basil, dill, parsley, goat cheese, leeks, sausage, Shishito peppers, and green beans. They will keep for a couple of weeks when stored in a cool, dry, and dark place.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
The Red potato is an extremely popular potato both grown commercially and in home gardens. Many families in the United States grow up only using Red potatoes because of their ease of use and because of tradition that carries down from generation to generation. The Red potato is an important economic crop for countries throughout the world as it offers a number of varieties and flavors, is filling, and families of all economic standings have access to it.
Geography/History
The Red potato was first cultivated in the mountains of Peru. Spanish explorers then brought the potato with them on returning voyages and introduced it to Europe in the 1560s. When potatoes became popular and spread across Europe, they were also carried to the United States. Today, Red potatoes are widely available and can be found in South America, the United States, and in Europe.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Miguel's Cocina Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-437-4237 |
| Islander Charters | San Diego CA | 619-224-4388 |
| Sheraton La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-453-5500 |
| The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-657-6473 |
| AToN Center Inc. | Encinitas CA | 858-759-5017 |
| The Butchery | San Diego CA | 858-345-1524 |
| US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Belmont Park Entertainment | San Diego CA | 858-228-9283 |
| Hoover High School | San Diego CA | 619-549-3364 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| Maderas Golf Club | Poway CA | 858-451-8100 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Achio | San Diego CA | 310-402-6195 |
| Brigantine Corp | San Diego CA | 858 926 9644 |
| West Root 2019 | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Backyard Kitchen & Tap | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Jimmy O's | Del Mar CA | 858-350-3732 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| Miguel's Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
| Hamiltons Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-610-9038 |
| Rovino The Foodery | San Diego CA | 619-972-6286 |
| Searcher | San Diego CA | 619-226-2403 |
| Studio Kitchen - Day Crew Dining (EDR) | ||
| Fish Market Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | |
| Pop Pie Co. | San Diego CA | 619-900-4743 |
| Marriot Courtyard Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 619-291-5270 |
| Eco Caters (Normal Heights) | San Diego CA | 619-997-8792 |
| Morning Glory | San Diego CA | 619-629-0302 |
| Vagabond Sportfishing Inc. | San Diego CA | 619-993-9575 |
| UPAC Enterprise Center | San Diego CA | 6192557644 |
| Alexander's on 30th | San Diego CA | 619-281-2539 |
| Villa Capri Poway | Poway CA | 858-391-9400 |
| Pour House | Oceanside CA | 760-730-5944 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| Larsen's Steakhouse - La Jolla | San Diego CA | 310-407-9937 |
| Paradise Point Resort Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Dublin Square | San Diego CA | 619-239-5818 |
| Stout Public House | San Diego CA | 619-702-7933 |
| Come On In Paseo | San Diego CA | 858-523-0221 |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| Parakeet café | La Jolla CA | 619-578-1040 |
| Quality Coast Inc | San Diego CA | 619-443-9192 |
| Surf Side Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619-507-0891 |
| Turf Supper Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-6363 |
| Miho Faculty Club | La Jolla CA | 619-323-2866 |
| Eco Catering Grill | San Diego CA | 619-997-8792 |
| Bishop School | San Diego CA | 858-459-4021 x212 |
| Pendry SD (Lion Fish) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
| JSIX American restaurant & Bar | San Diego CA | 619-531-8744 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Hornblower Cruises | San Diego CA | 619-686-8733 |
| Third Corner Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-417-9251 |
| Shogun Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| Reata Glen | Mission Viejo CA | 949-545-2250 |
| Buon Appetito | San Diego CA | 619-238-9880 |
| The Compass | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-1900 |
| Chateau Lake San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-471-0083 |
| Wynola Flats Produce 2019 | Julian CA | 805-975-7689 |
| Fort Oak | San Diego CA | 619-795-6901 |
| Whiskey Girl | San Diego CA | 619-236-1616 |
| Great Maple | San Diego CA | 619-255-2282 |
| BFD-Big Front Door | San Diego CA | 619-255-4100 |
| Arrowood Golf Course | Oceanside CA | 760-967-8400 |
| Clambake Catering | San Diego CA | 858-220-9247 |
| Coronado Brewing Co. | Coronado CA | 619-275-6700 |
| Fish Market Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-232-3474 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Cucina Enoteca | Del Mar CA | 619-239-2222 |
| The Holding Company | San Diego CA | 619-665-1251 |
| Mary Frese | Coronado CA | 619-435-5425 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| Red Tail Catering | San Marcos CA | 858-605-8219 |
| Parakeet Cafe Del Mar | San Diego CA | 619-297-0235 |
| Eco Caters Organics | San Diego CA | 619-997-8792 |
| Pantai Inn | La Jolla CA | 858-224-7600 |
| Landon's Gourmet Kitchen | San Marcos CA | 858-449-9944 |
| Brigantine Imperial Beach | Imperial Beach CA | 619-591-1350 |
| Thyme for Something Homemade | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 8582451004 |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| Surf Side Cuisine (Deli) | San Diego CA | 619-507-0891 |
| La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| US Grant Hotel Main | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
| Ballast Point Restaurant - Miramar | San Diego CA | 858-790-6900 |
| Legoland Castle | Carlsbad CA | 760-444-5601 |
| Hyatt Islandia | San Diego CA | 619-224-1234 |
| One Door North | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo | San Diego CA | 858-451-9100 |
| Brewski's Bar | San Diego CA | 858-205-3788 |
| Sbicca | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1001 |
| Come On In Cafe High Bluff | San Diego CA | 858-350-5538 |
| Glenbrook Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Continental Catering Inc | La Mesa CA | 619-698-3500 |
| The Farm Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-5585 |
| Miguel's Cocina Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-759-1843 |
| Pacific Beach Ale House | San Diego CA | 858-581-2337 |
| Ranch Catering | San Diego CA | 858-491-9100 |
| Et Voilà! French Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-209-7759 |
| Morgan Run Resort and Club | Rancho Sante Fe CA | 858-756-2471 |
| Crown Point Catering | San Diego CA | 619-223-1211 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| Hotel Indigo | San Diego CA | 619-906-4805 |
| The Crossings | Carlsbad CA | 760-444-1800 |
| Doubletree Hotel Circle | San Diego CA | 619-881-6900 |
| The LOT (La Jolla) | La Jolla CA | 619-987-9537 |
| Third Corner Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-223-2700 |
| Royal Polaris Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| Olive Tree Marketplace | San Diego CA | 619-224-0443 |
| Volcano Rabbit | San Diego CA | 619-232-8226 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-543-2764 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| Crust Pizzeria Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-356-9925 |
| Handlery Hotel & Resort | San Diego CA | 619-298-0511 |
| Ki's Kitchen Commissary | VISTA CA | 760-438-8606 |
| Trust Restaurant | San Diego CA | 609-780-7572 |
| Mesa College | San Diego CA | 619-388-2240 |
| Mitch's Seafood | San Diego CA | 619-222-8787 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Kappa Alpha Theta | San Diego CA | 619-339-1924 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| InterContinental Banquet Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| The Wooden Spoon | Escondido CA | 760-445-2816 |
| Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
| Marriott Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-696-0234 x6051 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Absolution by the Sea | La Jolla CA | 760-504-6075 |
| Pacific Coast Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-794-4632 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Serea Restaurant | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Encontro North Park | San Diego CA | 619-291-1220 |
| Parakeet Cafe- Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-297-0235 |
| Agave Coffee and Cafe | Chula Vista CA | 619-427-2250 |
| Stone Brewing-Liberty Station Banquets | San Diego CA | 619-269-2100 |
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Weekend food fair Kazakhfilm
микрорайон Казахфильм About 19 days ago, 11/23/19 Sharer's comments : Red potatoes grown in North Kazakhstan at Almaty food fair 
Central market of Athens - Greece
Athinagoras LTD
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens Greece G-43 About 45 days ago, 10/29/19 Sharer's comments : New variety red potatoes “Asterix” Locally grown Greece 🇬🇷 
Leucadia Farmer's Market
Gaytan Family Farms
Near Encinitas, California, United StatesRiverside CA About 173 days ago, 6/23/19 Farm Runners Near Hotchkiss, Colorado, United States About 343 days ago, 1/04/19 Sharer's comments : Red Vickings 
Hayward Farmers Market
Farmacy Acres
Wisconsin, United StatesHayward , 54843 1-715-762-4913 About 515 days ago, 7/16/18 Sharer's comments : Red Potatoes spotted at Hayward Farmers Market. New Seasons Market Near Tualatin, Oregon, United States About 695 days ago, 1/17/18 First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op Near Corvallis, Oregon, United States About 695 days ago, 1/17/18 Sharer's comments : Red Potatoes spotted at First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op. |
