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Romaine Lettuce
Inventory, 24 ct : 51.60
This item was last sold on : 07/05/22
Description/Taste
Romaine lettuce is medium to large in size with an elongated shape and stiff, upright leaves. The thick heads are loosely connected to a central blanched base and the leaves, averaging 10-15 centimeters in length, are broad with many folds and creases. The outer leaves are dark green with a prominent white central rib, and as the leaves grow smaller in the center, they become paler in color almost fading to white. Romaine lettuce is crisp, succulent, and crunchy with a mild, slightly bitter taste.
Seasons/Availability
Romaine lettuce is available year-round, with a peak season in the winter.
Current Facts
Romaine lettuce, botanically classified as Lactuca sativa, is believed to be one of the oldest varieties of lettuce in the world and is a member of the Asteraceae family. Also known as Cos lettuce in England, Lattuga Romana in Italian, and Laitue Romaine in French, Romaine lettuce is one of the few varieties that grow upright, is tolerant of heat, and is commonly sold in whole heads or as hearts, which means the outer leaves are removed leaving only the tender, pale inner leaves. Romaine lettuce has been used by civilizations for thousands of years and is still popular worldwide, favored for its mild taste, firm stalks, and crunchy texture.
Nutritional Value
Romaine lettuce an excellent source of dietary fiber, vitamins A, C, and K, thiamin, folate, iron, potassium, and manganese. It is also a good source of riboflavin, vitamin B6, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, and copper.
Applications
Romaine lettuce is best suited for both raw and cooked applications such as braising, grilling, and lightly boiling. The leaves can be used fresh and torn for salads, or they can be used as a dipping vessel for sauces, dips, and fillings. They can also be layered on sandwiches, burgers, and in wraps for added crunch. In addition to fresh preparations, Romaine lettuce can withstand high heat which makes it suitable for grilling, braising with cooked vegetables and meat, adding to soups, and chopping and mixing into stir-fries. Romaine lettuce pairs well with bulgur wheat, parsley, garlic, chives, tomatoes, roasted red pepper, citrus, avocado, apples, pears, black olives, capers, grilled steak, poultry, bacon, tuna, smoked fish, feta cheese, blue cheese, parmesan cheese, and hummus. The leaves will keep up to one week when wrapped in paper towels to absorb excess moisture and stored in the crisper drawer of the refrigerator.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Romaine lettuce has been used in cultures all over the world in both culinary and medicinal applications. In Egypt, there are ancient paintings on tomb walls that depict lettuce with pointed, elongated leaves and many experts believe it is a variety of Romaine. The lettuce was also served to Persian kings and used as an edible spoon for dips and spreads like tabbouleh in Syria. In addition to culinary use, in Rome, the milky liquid produced from the outer leaves was believed to have restorative properties and was used by many ancient healers to reduce symptoms of diseases and illness. Today Romaine is still a widely used variety and is most well-known for its use in the Caesar salad.
Geography/History
Romaine lettuce is native to the Mediterranean and the Middle East, growing since ancient times, and its two most recognizable names are derived from the papal gardens in Rome and the Aegean Islands of Cos. Originally considered a weed in the Mediterranean, Romaine lettuce is documented as being one of the oldest known cultivated varieties, having been grown for at least 5,000 years. Today Romaine lettuce is widely found at supermarkets, farmers markets, and specialty grocers in Asia, Europe, Australia, Africa, North America, and South America.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Portside Pier (Miguels) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Fleming's Steakhouse Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-237-1155 |
| My Yard Live | San Marcos CA | 619-339-1686 |
| Rovino The Foodery | San Diego CA | 619-204-3666 |
| Carnitas Snack Shack Harbor Dr. | San Diego CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Park Hyatt Aviara (Ember & Rye) | Carlsbad CA | 760-448-1234 |
| Whiskey Girl | San Diego CA | 619-236-1616 |
| Hyatt Islandia | San Diego CA | 619-224-1234 |
| Uptown Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-683-9322 |
| Local Greens Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-487-9346 |
| Brigantine Imperial Beach | Imperial Beach CA | 619-591-1350 |
| Bayhill Tavern | San Diego CA | 858-288-6923 |
| Shogun Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| Blind Lady | San Diego CA | 619-381-4475 |
| The Go Go Truck | San Diego CA | 401-837-1740 |
| Chefs SD | San Diego CA | 619-709-6708 |
| Harley Gray Kitchen and Bar | San Diego CA | 619-840-7000 |
| Olivewood Gardens -Donation | National City CA | 619-434-4281 |
| Park Hyatt Aviara | Carlsbad CA | 760-448-1234 |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| Shake and Muddle | Chula Vista CA | 619-816-5429 |
| Tender Greens-Broadway | San Diego CA | 619-807-1394 |
| Crust Pizzeria-Carmel | San Diego CA | 858-212-8751 |
| Manhattan of La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0700 |
| Village Pizzeria Bay Side | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Landons East Meets West | San Marcos CA | 760-304-4560 |
| Hash House A Go Go | San Diego CA | 951-764-0605 |
| The Lab Restaurant | Oceanside CA | 619-861-8299 |
| Mission Ave Bar and Grill | Oceanside CA | 760-717-5899 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| Sisters Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-228-6822 |
| Eddie V's La Jolla - EV# 8511 | La Jolla CA | 858-459-5500 |
| The Cork and Craft | San Diego CA | 858-618-2463 |
| Viejas Casino Ginger Noodle | Alpine CA | 702-401-0455 |
| Brigantine Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| The Market by Buon Appetito | San Diego CA | 619-237-1335 |
| Working Class | San Diego CA | 858-226-6923 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-761-1269 |
| Paradise Point Resort Barefoot | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Four Seasons Residence Club | Carlsbad CA | 760-603-6360 |
| Marriott Courtyard Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-260-8500 |
| Al's Cafe in the Village | Carlsbad CA | 858-245-3305 |
| Ulivo | San Diego CA | 619-962-7345 |
| Baja Betty's | San Diego CA | 619-269-8510 |
| Urbn Pizza Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-255-7300 |
| Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Bread & Cie Café | San Diego CA | 619-683-9322 |
| Burning Beard | El Cajon CA | 619-884-4716 |
| Leucadia Pizza Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-942-2222 |
| AToN Center Inc. | Encinitas CA | 858-759-5017 |
| Moxy San Diego Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-376-1850 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill | Vista CA | 760-509-4424 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Royal Polaris Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| Ballast Point Rest. - Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-298-2337 |
| Convention Center Shell | San Diego CA | 619-954-3063 |
| American Pizza Manufacturing | La Jolla CA | 858-246-6756 |
| Kensington Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-684-0044 |
| Mavericks Beach Club | San Diego CA | 858-999-0348 |
| La Bonne Table | San Diego CA | 619-887-7706 |
| Kettner Exchange | San Diego CA | 909-915-9877 |
| Pacific Coast Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-794-4632 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| Matsu | Oceanside CA | 760-717-5899 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| The Compass | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-1900 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| The Shout House | San Diego CA | 619-231-6700 |
| Bunz a Burger Joint | San Diego CA | 619-298-6515 |
| Little Italy Pizzeria and Pasta | San Diego CA | 619-220-0025 |
| Hilton Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 619-543-9000 |
| San Diego Freedom Ranch | Campo CA | 619-478-5696 |
| Joya Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-255-5979 |
| The Crack Shack-San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-795-3299 |
| Farmer and The Seahorse 2020 | San Diego CA | 619-302-3682 |
| Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
| West Brew | Del Mar CA | 858-412-4364 |
| Born & Raised | San Diego CA | 619-944-1631 |
| Viejas Casino Grove Steakhouse | Alpine CA | 800-295-3172 |
| Searcher | San Diego CA | 619-226-2403 |
| Paradise Point Resort Tropics | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Supernatural Sandwich (Miramar) | San Diego CA | 858-831-7835 |
| Tap Room Beer Co. | San Diego CA | 619-539-7738 |
| Miguel's 4S Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-924-9200 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Bayside Landing | San Diego CA | 858-270-9200 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| Communal Coffee | San Diego CA | 619-305-9525 |
| Hilton Harbor Island | San Diego CA | 619-291-6700 |
| Panama 66 | San Diego CA | 619-206-6352 |
| Single Fin Surf Grill | San Diego CA | 619-948-7873 |
| Glenbrook Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Urban Kitchen Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 |
| Chiefs Burgers & Brew | Solana Beach CA | 858-864-6965 |
| Third Corner Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-223-2700 |
| Nadolife Production | San Diego CA | 619-239-1224 |
| Madison | San Diego CA | 619-822-3465 |
| The Plot | Oceanside CA | 422-266-8200 |
| Hornblower Cruises | San Diego CA | 619-686-8733 |
| Barrel Republic Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-795-0006 |
| Moniker Coffee Company | San Diego CA | 541-450-2402 |
| Sets Kitchen and Bar | San Marcos CA | 970-390-2148 |
| Ki's Kitchen Commissary | VISTA CA | 760-777-0700 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| Marriott Courtyard Nolen | San Diego CA | 619-544-1004 |
| Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 508-320-6644 |
| The Haven | San Diego CA | 619-964-3778 |
| Leucadia Pizza Scripps Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-530-2222 |
| Lil Piggy's | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| 264 Fresco (Kitchen) | Carlsbad CA | 760-720-3737 |
| Barefoot Coffee Cafe | Solana Beach CA | 310-428-4085 |
| Nunu's Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-756-4009 |
| Great Maple La Jolla UTC | San Diego CA | 858-886-7403 |
| JSIX American restaurant & Bar | San Diego CA | 619-531-8744 |
| Head Lettuce | La Jolla CA | 516-507-0101 |
| Paradise Point Resort EDR | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Tavern at the Beach | San Diego CA | 858-272-6066 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery - Pub 980 | Vista CA | 760-420-7764 |
| Miguel's Cocina Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-759-1843 |
| Crust Pizzeria Carlsbad 2019 | Carlsbad CA | 760-944-1111 |
| Marriott Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-696-0234 x6051 |
| Wolf In the Woods | San Diego CA | 619-851-7275 |
| Oscars Brewing Company | Temecula CA | 619-695-2422 |
| The Loma Club | San Diego CA | 619-222-4653 |
| C 2 C | San Diego CA | 619-972-9345 |
| Village Pizzaria | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Nishiki Ramen - Mira Mesa | San Diego CA | 808-561-1090 |
| Oyster and Pearl Bar Restaurant | La Mesa CA | 619-303-8118 |
| Harbor View Hotel Ventures, LLC | San Diego CA | 619-239-6800 |
| Barrel & Board | San Diego CA | 619-379-2574 |
| Vivant Management | San Diego CA | 619-885-3718 |
| Green Acres Campus 2020 | San Diego CA | 858-450-9907 |
| Swagyu Chop Shop-PB | San Diego CA | 858-758-0357 |
| Caffe Calabria Coffee Roasting Company | San Diego CA | 619-683-7787 |
| Kairoa Brewing Company | San Diego CA | 858-735-0051 |
| BFD-Big Front Door | San Diego CA | 619-723-8183 |
| Peohes | Coronado CA | 619-437-4474 |
| Barbusa | San Diego CA | 619-297-6333 |
| Thai One On | Carlsbad CA | 760-500-8674 |
| Hill Top Winery | Valley Center CA | 858-405-9314 |
| Coronado Yacht Club | Coronado CA | 619-435-1848 |
| Olive Tree Marketplace | San Diego CA | 619-224-0443 |
| Zel's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-0076 |
| Pitchers | San Diego CA | 858-472-1251 |
| Miguel's Cocina Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-437-4237 |
| Shore Rider | La Jolla CA | 858-412-5308 |
| MCRD-Marine Corps Recruit Dept | San Diego CA | 619-725-6478 |
| Ridgeview Health Center | San Diego CA | 858-293-3950 |
| Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
| Pacific Cafe & Catering (Medical Cntr Dr.) | La Jolla CA | 619-808-4087 |
| Great Maple Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-255-2282 |
| Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center | National City CA | 619-434-4281 |
| Pete's Premade Paleo | San Diego CA | 770-359-8274 |
| Las Tres Catrinas Restaurant Bar LLC | Chula Vista CA | 619-240-9133 |
| Trattoria I Trulli | Encinitas CA | 760-277-9826 |
| Vitality Tap - 1St Ave | San Diego CA | 619-237-7625 |
| Fleming's Steakhouse La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-535-0078 |
| The Original 40 Brewing | San Diego CA | 619-206-4725 |
| Le Papagayo (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-944-8252 |
| Tribute Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-220-0030 |
| Voltaire Beach House | San Diego CA | 858-213-7638 |
| Paradise Point Resort BQT Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Viejas Casino Banquets | Alpine Ca | 619-295-3172 |
| Nishiki Ramen (Hillcrest) | San Diego CA | 619-764-5416 |
| Pier Cafe 2021 | San Diego CA | 619-232-7277 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| Sushi Kami | San Diego CA | 858-451-7799 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Local Greens | Solana Beach CA | 858-504-0332 |
| Monarch School | San Diego CA | 619-651-6604 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
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