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The wild ramp, AKA wild leek, botanical name Allium tricoccum, is a flowering perennial plant that grows in clusters. It is a member of the Allium family along with onions and leeks
Calamondin Limes
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Salanova® Lettuces
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Description/Taste
Napa cabbage is known for its signature barrel-shape and crisp, pale green, tightly-wrapped leaves with a white mid-rib and a dense heart. The outer leaves curve inward and are true green to pale green. The interior leaves and the heart is yellow to ivory colored. Its flavor is more subtle and pleasant than European head cabbage. The water content is also higher, creating a crisper and more refreshing texture.
Seasons/Availability
Napa cabbage is available year-round.
Current Facts
Napa cabbage, botanical name Brassica campestris L. Pekinensis, is one of two very distinct Chinese cabbages. Pekinensis cabbages form heads. That is their common thread. Napa cabbage is also known as White cabbage, Flowering cabbage, Celery cabbage and most commonly (in Chinese) da baicai. There are dozens of varieties if Napa cabbage from heritage to hybrid. Hybrid varieties are developed for specific climates as well as flavor, texture and quality.
Applications
Napa cabbage is the principle ingredient in soups, slaws and stir-fries. It can be used in raw applications, braised, stewed and even grilled. Favorable pairings include savory ingredients such as garlic, onions, leeks and other alliums. Other complimentary include include ginger, mushrooms, soy sauce, tofu, pork, white fish, noodles, grains, potatoes, light bodied vinegars, fermented beans, eggs, citrus and chiles.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Napa cabbage was once considered the patriotic vegetable of China. In 1990, 95% of sales at Beijing's wholesale produce markets came from Napa cabbage. Millions of families would stock up on it during the icy winter months. With China's shift to a market economy and its economic expansion, larger cities no longer depend on the subsidization of cabbage. The wealthy and youth city dwellers have become more accustomed to purchasing convenience foods such as frozen dumplings and instant noodles. However, Napa cabbage is still a mainstay of northern rural China's winter home cooking. In addition to using cabbage in soups, salads, stir-fried dishes, Mongolian hot pots and dumpling fillings, Chinese traditionally preserve it in the form of kimchi and sauerkraut.
Geography/History
Napa cabbage is native to China where it has been cultivated since the 14th century. Its culinary relevance has expanded over the course of history to neighboring countries such as Korea and Japan. But it has also earned a global presence in food cultures throughout all hemispheres. It is the most popular cabbage featured in supermarkets around the world.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| Bernini's Bistro | La Jolla CA | 858-454-5013 |
| Brigantine Poway | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
| West Steak and Seafood | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-9100 |
| Barrel Republic Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 619-204-5945 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-436-5236 |
| The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo | San Diego CA | 858-451-9100 |
| Marriott Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-696-0234 x6051 |
| Homestead Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-209-0149 |
| Hornblower Cruises | San Diego CA | 619-686-8733 |
| The Farm Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-5585 |
| Happy Pantry | Carlsbad CA | 858-449-4666 |
| Paradise Point Resort Tidal | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Beachside Bar and Grill | Encinitas CA | 949-235-5863 |
| San Diego Culinary Institute Inc. | La Mesa CA | 619-644-2100 |
| JSIX American restaurant & Bar | San Diego CA | 619-531-8744 |
| Bivouac Ciderworks | San Diego CA | 816-809-5193 |
| Shore Rider | La Jolla CA | 858-412-5308 |
| Brigantine Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| PFC Fitness Camp | Carlsbad CA | 888-488-8936 |
| Blue Ocean | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-4959 |
| Village Vino | San Diego CA | 619-546-8466 |
| Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
| The Guild Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-373-3184 |
| Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| Veg Appeal | San Diego CA | 619-940-7648 |
| Gravity Heights Restaurant and Brewery | San Diego CA | 858-551-5105 |
| Home and Away Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-886-1358 |
| Rustic Root Brunch | San Diego CA | 619-702-5595 |
| Legoland Hotel 1 | Carlsbad CA | 760-444-5601 |
| The Crack Shack-Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 858-735-3093 |
| Saska's Steak & Seafood | San Diego CA | 858-488-7311 |
| Town & Country Terrace Cafe & Market | San Diego CA | 619-291-7131 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Lucky Bolt | San Diego CA | 917-969-9500 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-657-6473 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Bishop School | San Diego CA | 858-459-4021 x212 |
| Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
| Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | El Cajon CA | 619-644-7585 |
| Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 858-273-8440 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| The Crack Shack Pasadena | Pasadena CA | 619-520-4793 |
| The Compass | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-1900 |
| Vagabond Sportfishing Inc. | San Diego CA | 619-993-9575 |
| Surf Side Cuisine (Deli) | San Diego CA | 619-507-0891 |
| Cutwater Spirits | San Diego CA | 619-672-3848 |
| The Bier Garden | Encinitas CA | 760-632-2437 |
| Grass Skirt | San Diego CA | 858-412-5237 |
| Enclave | Carlsbad CA | 808-554-4219 |
| Pacific Coast Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-794-4632 |
| Jensens Finest Foods - Deli | San Diego CA | 619-550-2097 |
| Pascucci Pasta | San Diego CA | 619-285-8000 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| MCRD-Marine Corps Recruit Dept | San Diego CA | 619-725-6478 |
| Harney Sushi Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-967-1820 |
| Saiko Sushi-North Park | San Diego CA | 619-886-6656 |
| Brigantine Imperial Beach | Imperial Beach CA | 619-591-1350 |
| The Craftsman New American Tavern | Encinitas CA | 760-415-2380 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| Extraordinary Desserts | San Diego CA | 619-294-2132 |
| Urban Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Nutmeg Café & Bakery | San Diego CA | 858-405-2401 |
| insideOUT | San Diego CA | 619-793-9221 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (Banquets) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Blind Lady | San Diego CA | 619-255-2491 |
| Hilton Garden Inn | San Diego CA | 858-720-9500 |
| The Crack Shack LA | Los Angeles CA | 619-520-4793 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Diversions & Edge Pool | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Vineyard Gourmet Catering | Temecula CA | 951-858-1585 |
| The Patio on Lamont | San Diego CA | 619-235-5606 |
| Drew Lopez | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Storyhouse Spirits | San Diego CA | 801-949-5955 |
| Continental Catering Inc | La Mesa CA | 619-698-3500 |
| Barrel Republic Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-435-0042 |
| Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Green Dragon Tavern & Museum | Carlsbad CA | 760-797-5579 |
| West Root | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Hash House A Go Go | San Diego CA | 619-298-4646 |
| Marriott Courtyard | San Diego CA | 619-446-3008 |
| Culinary Concepts | San Diego CA | 858-530-1885 |
| Amicis Ristobar | San Diego CA | 858-847-2740 |
| Kairoa Brewing Company | San Diego CA | 858-735-0051 |
| Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center | National City CA | 619-434-4281 |
| Peace Pies (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 619-618-6960 |
| Cantina Mayahuel | San Diego CA | 619-283-6292 |
| Wet Stone Winebar and Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-255-2856 |
| Harney Sushi Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-295-3272 |
| Le Papagayo | Encinitas CA | 760-944-8252 |
| Root Cellar Catering Co. | San Diego CA | 760-846-2092 |
| Landon's Gourmet Kitchen | San Marcos CA | 858-449-9944 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 x4 |
| Hane | San Diego CA | 619-260-1411 |
| Spoutable | San Diego CA | 619-743-7491 |
| Bao Beach | San Diego CA | 858-270-9900 |
| The Pearl Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
| Hapi Fish Restaurant | Encinitas CA | 760-452-7245 |
| Food Made Fresh | Carlsbad CA | 805-341-0149 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
| Eddie V's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-459-5500 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| The Crack Shack-San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-795-3299 |
| Extraordinary Desserts Union St. | San Diego CA | 619-294-7001 |
| Love Boat Sushi-San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-471-7722 |
| AToN Center Inc. | Encinitas CA | 858-759-5017 |
| Campfire | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Hilton San Diego Bay Front | San Diego CA | 619-276-4010 |
| Legoland Castle | Carlsbad CA | 760-444-5601 |
| La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Top of the Market | San Diego CA | 619-234-4867 |
| Wayfarer Bread | La Jolla CA | 805-709-0964 |
| Bagby Beer Company | Oceanside CA | 760-505-3445 |
| The Crossings | Carlsbad CA | 760-444-1800 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| Under Belly-Little Italy Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-269-4626 |
| The Land & Water Company | Carlsbad CA | 760-729-5263 |
| Prado at Balboa Park Banquets | San Diego CA | 619-744-3732 |
| The Crack Shack Costa Mesa | Costa Mesa CA | 619-450-7978 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| BeerFish | San Diego CA | 619-363-2337 |
| Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen 2 | Vista CA | 760-630-4311 |
| The Glass Door | San Diego CA | 619-544-0164 |
| Vi At La Jolla Village | San Diego CA | 858-646-7700 |
| Paradise Point Resort Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Volcano Rabbit | San Diego CA | 619-232-8226 |
| Urge American Gastropub - RB | San Diego CA | 858-673-8743 |
| 10 Barrel Brewing | San Diego CA | 619-886-2743 |
| US Grant Hotel Main | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Shimbashi Izakaya | Del Mar CA | 858-523-0479 |
| Parakeet café | La Jolla CA | 619-578-1040 |
| Wine Vault & Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-295-3939 |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Under Belly-Uptown | San Diego CA | 619-269-4626 |
| Little Frenchie | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Curbside Eatery & Drinkery | La Mesa CA | 619-995-2279 |
| Moxy San Diego Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-376-1850 |
| The Patio on Goldfinch (Mission Hills) | San Diego CA | 619-501-5090 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| InterContinental Banquet Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| The Flavor Chef (Catering) | Vista CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Harney Sushi Oceanside 2019 | Oceanside CA | 760-967-1820 |
| Sheraton La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-453-5500 |
| Handlery Hotel & Resort | San Diego CA | 619-298-0511 |
| Brigantine Corp | San Diego CA | 858 926 9644 |
| Sirens Restaurant and Bar | San Diego CA | 619-646-5238 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 619-955-8495 |
| Solterra Winery + Kitchen | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2970 |
| Monteferante Foods | San Marcos CA | 310-740-0194 |
| The Wooden Spoon | Escondido CA | 760-445-2816 |
| Home & Away - Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-886-1358 |
| Salad Style | San Diego CA | 619-255-6731 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| Catering By Felicia G. | San Diego CA | 619-742-4747 |
| Half Door Brewing | San Diego CA | 619-232-9845 |
| The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
| Hotel Republic San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-398-3100 |
| The Local-Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 858-263-7475 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| Sugar and Scribe | La Jolla CA | 858-274-1733 |
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Woori Food Market
Woori Market
Near San Francisco, California, United States1528 Filmore Street San Francisco CA 94115 415-673-9887 About 8 days ago, 7/13/19 
Wholesome Choice Market
Wholesome Choice Market - Culver Dr.
Near Irvine-Mesa, California, United States18040 Culver Drive Irvine CA 92612 949-551-4111 About 30 days ago, 6/21/19 
Seiwa Market
Seiwa Market
Near South Coast Metro, California, United States3151 Harbor Blvd. Costa Mesa CA 92626 714-852-6980 About 30 days ago, 6/21/19 Sharer's comments : Lorenzo the produce manage has some great quality here. 
Poway Farmers Market
Mike - JR Organics
Near Poway, California, United States1-760-330-6812 About 218 days ago, 12/15/18 Sharer's comments : Napa Cabbage spotted at Poway Farmers Market. 
Vista Farmers Market
Mike - JR Organics
Near Vista, California, United States1-760-330-6812 About 218 days ago, 12/15/18 Sharer's comments : Napa Cabbage spotted at Vista Farmers Market. 
Hillcrest Farmers Market
Mike - JR Organics
Near San Diego, California, United States1-760-330-6812 About 224 days ago, 12/09/18 Sharer's comments : Napa Cabbage spotted at Hillcrest Farmers Market. 
Virginia Park Farmer's Market
Fresno Evergreen
Near Santa Monica, California, United States559-930-0815 About 246 days ago, 11/17/18 Sharer's comments : Napa Cabbage spotted at Virginia Park Farmer's Market. 
Brentwood Farmers Market
Near Sawtelle, California, United StatesAbout 483 days ago, 3/25/18 Sharer's comments : Napa Cabbage spotted at Brentwood Farmers Market. Great for salads or as a crisp fresh accompaniment to spicy meat dishes. 
Brentwood Farmers Market
Near Sawtelle, California, United StatesAbout 518 days ago, 2/18/18 Sharer's comments : Napa Cabbage spotted at Brentwood Farmers Market. |
