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Sweet Artisan Green Gem Lettuce
Inventory, 24 ct : 80.83
This item was last sold on : 03/25/23
Description/Taste
Green Gem lettuce is small to medium in size, averaging 13-20 centimeters in diameter, and is a compact, elongated head in a vase-like shape with densely packed leaves. The wavy leaves have serrated edges and are smooth, fleshy, and thick with a vibrant green coloring that transitions into a pale green-white on the thick midrib. The outer leaves are crisp with a melting quality and closer to the core, the leaves are ribbed, succulent, and crunchy. Green Gem lettuce is buttery and crisp with a subtly sweet flavor.
Seasons/Availability
Green Gem lettuce is available year-round.
Current Facts
Green Gem lettuce, botanically classified as Lactuca sativa, is an annual variety that is a member of the Asteraceae or sunflower family. Also known as Sweet Gem lettuce and Winter Density, Green Gem lettuce was developed from a cross between romaine lettuce and a butterhead type lettuce. Green Gem lettuce is favored by chefs for its crunchy texture and ability to withstand heat in cooking. It is also a favorite lettuce of home gardeners as it can grow in small spaces and containers and can survive periods of warm summer weather where other varieties would bolt and wither.
Nutritional Value
Green Gem lettuce contains vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, and iron.
Applications
Green Gem lettuce is best suited for both raw and cooked applications such as pan-frying or braising. When used fresh, the leaves can be torn and served as a salad, layered as a bed for meats and fish, or filled with a dip made up of fish, sauces, or chicken. The texture and subtle flavors of Green Gem lettuce are a perfect canvas for savory and bold companion ingredients and bright, fruity flavors. Green Gem lettuce also readily soaks up flavors, cuts fat, and holds sauces, vinaigrettes, and juices in the grooves of the leaves, similar to an edible sponge. When cooked, Green Gem lettuce can be sliced in half and lightly grilled and served with a citrus vinaigrette. Green Gem lettuce pairs well with citrus, tomatoes, radishes, asparagus, artichokes, chiles, fried or soft boiled eggs, fresh or aged goat and sheep's milk cheese, champagne vinegar, balsamic vinegar, cream-based dressings such as yogurt or buttermilk, dried fruits, apples, oranges, pears, melon, grapefruit, roasted chicken, bacon, shellfish, anchovies, smoked trout, herbs such as basil, cilantro, and dill and nuts such as pistachios, hazelnuts, walnuts, and pignolias. The leaves will keep for a little over one week when stored in the crisper drawer of the refrigerator.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Also known as Sucrine, which means sugar in French, Green Gem lettuce is an extremely popular variety in Europe, favored for its silky but crunchy texture and sweet flavor. Commonly used in the United Kingdom, Green Gem lettuce is lightly braised or grilled and served as a garnish for salmon tartare and carpaccio, which is a raw appetizer that consists of thinly sliced meat such as steak or fish.
Geography/History
The original Green Gem lettuce, also known as Buttercos Sucrine, is an heirloom lettuce originally cultivated in France. Today Green Gem lettuce can be found at farmers markets and specialty grocers and is primarily grown throughout Western Europe and along the coast of California in the United States.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Amiga de la Vina | San Diego CA | 619-990-6124 |
| Huntress (Banquet) | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Common Stock | San Diego CA | 805-638-8367 |
| Alila Marea Beach Resort | Encinitas CA | 805-539-9719 |
| Great Maple Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-255-2282 |
| The Islander | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Lofty Coffee Co.-Carlsbad State St | Carlsbad CA | 760-230-6747 |
| Herb & Sea | Encinitas CA | 858-587-6601 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| Born & Raised | San Diego CA | 619-944-1631 |
| Monarch | Del Mar CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Oyster and Pearl Bar Restaurant | La Mesa CA | 619-303-8118 |
| Urban Kitchen Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 |
| Kettner Exchange | San Diego CA | 909-915-9877 |
| Nomad Donuts | San Diego CA | 619-431-5000 |
| Catania La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-551-5105 |
| Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| New York West | San Diego CA | 858-735-1905 |
| Huntress | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Paradisaea Restaurant | La Jolla CA | 732-915-6669 |
| Lofty Coffee Co- W. Cedar | San Diego CA | 760-230-6747 ex. 4 |
| Bantams Roost Public House | Carlsbad CA | 858-245-7166 |
| Piatti | San Diego CA | 858-454-1589 |
| Lumi | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| AC Hotel by Marriott SD | San Diego CA | 248-703-3310 |
| Animae | San Diego CA | 619-925-7908 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Giaola | Carlsbad CA | 858-266-9303 |
| The Joint | San Diego CA | 619-222-8272 |
| Madison | San Diego CA | 619-822-3465 |
| Nobu | San Diego CA | 619-814-4124 |
| Joya Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-255-5979 |
| Birds Eye (Prep Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 619-780-0974 |
| Fairmont Grand Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-314-1975 |
| Mermaids & Cowboys | La Jolla CA | 858-999-0205 |
| Izakaya Maize/Rabih Sus | La Mesa CA | 619-395-6383 |
| The Glen at Scripps Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-444-8500 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| The Smoking Goat | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
| Belmont Park Draft | San Diego CA | 858-228-9283 |
| Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 619-990-0158 |
| Nolita Hall | San Diego CA | 619-618-8820 |
| Lofty Coffee Co-Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 415-218-1535 |
| Lofty Coffee Co-Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 760-230-6747 |
| Fresco Cocina | Carlsbad CA | 760-720-3737 |
| The Guild Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Waverly | Cardiff CA | 619-244-0416 |
| Humphery's | San Diego CA | 619-224-3577 |
| Crown Point Catering | San Diego CA | 619-223-1211 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 520-205-1288 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Stone Brewing-Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-269-2100 |
| Q&A Oyster Bar & Restaurant | Oceanside CA | 858-245-3780 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Serea Restaurant | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Four Seasons Residence Club | Carlsbad CA | 760-603-6360 |
| Garbatella Osteria Bar | Chula Vista CA | 619-651-1185 |
| The Lion Share | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (Banquets) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Trust Restaurant | San Diego CA | 609-780-7572 |
| Smoke and Salt | Encinitas CA | 760-815-9827 |
| Golden Door | San Marcos CA | 760-761-4142 |
| The Santaluz Club Inc - Main Dining | San Diego CA | 858-759-3150 |
| Miho | San Diego CA | 619-365-5655 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Giuseppe Restaurants & Fine Catering | San Diego CA | 619-838-8268 |
| Artifact at Mingei | San Diego CA | 619-846-2164 |
| Trilogy Sanctuary | La Jolla CA | 858-633-3893 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| Top of the Market | San Diego CA | 619-234-4867 |
| Gold Finch | San Diego CA | 619-804-2051 |
| Ballast Point Rest. - Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-298-2337 |
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Near New York, United StatesAbout 155 days ago, 10/22/22 Sharer's comments : Fresh lettuce is available at Union Square Green Market from Quarton Farm .. New York 
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Near Charing, England, United KingdomCanterbury Rd, Wye, Ashford TN25 4ES, United Kingdom 441233812302 https://perrycourt.farm About 544 days ago, 9/28/21 
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Near Charing, England, United KingdomCanterbury Rd, Wye, Ashford TN25 4ES, United Kingdom 441233812302 http://perrycourt.farm About 544 days ago, 9/28/21 |
