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Description/Taste
Broccoli Romanesco offers a distinct nutty flavor described as more intense than broccoli, this pale green vegetable tastes like a cross between broccoli and cauliflower. Its unique growth pattern creates ornate twists from four-to-five-inch, light green heads.
Seasons/Availability
Broccoli Romanesco is available year-round.
Current Facts
A botanical dilemma, this edible has caused much confusion about its true parentage. Sometimes called Romanesco broccoli and sometimes called Romanesco cauliflower in North America, the French call it Romanesco cabbage while the Italians refer to it as broccolo Romanesco.
Applications
Broccoli Romanesco can be prepared like cauliflower or broccoli. Separate florets and blanche briefly, then toss with hot pasta and cheese. Boil romanesco florets until tender, then puree with garlic, cream and parmesan. Saute florets in a hot skillet, the stir in a mixture of miso, red pepper, anchovy, almonds and water. Blanch romanesco and cauliflower florets, then combine with grated cheese and bechemel, stuff filling in cannelloni shells, top with tomato sauce and bake. To store, place in a plastic bag; refrigerate. Use within two to three days for optimum quality.
Geography/History
Romanesco, a unique Italian variety of broccoli of the genus Brassica oleracea, produces a yellowish-green dense head that forms an unusual spiral pattern. Maturing about seventy-five to one hundred days after planting depending on variety, romanesco develops multiple compact heads that may be individually snapped off as needed. Mostly native to Europe, the Middle East and Asia, the large Brassicaceae family includes broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, turnips, collards, rutabagas, kale and kohlrabi, to name a few. The brassicas, also known as the mustard or cole family, are fairly easy to grow and prefer cool moist conditions.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| The Plot | Oceanside CA | 422-266-8200 |
| Wheat & Water | La Jolla CA | 858-291-8690 |
| Pachamama | San Diego CA | 619-738-3737 |
| Continental Catering Inc | La Mesa CA | 619-698-3500 |
| Ebullition Brew Works & Gastronomy | Carlsbad CA | 760-842-1046 |
| Amicis Ristobar | San Diego CA | 858-847-2740 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Mille Fleurs | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-3085 |
| Prepkitchen Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-7737 |
| Jeune Et Jolie | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | El Cajon CA | 619-644-7585 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
| Legoland Hotel 1 | Carlsbad CA | 760-444-5601 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| Cesarina | San Diego CA | 619-226-6222 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 x4 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| Rabbit Hole | San Diego CA | 619-255-4653 |
| The Wild Thyme Table | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-657-6473 |
| Reata Glen | Mission Viejo CA | 949-545-2250 |
| Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| Marriott Marquis North Tower | San Diego CA | 619-234-1500 |
| InterContinental Vistal Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Fresh Sushi Catering | Carlsbad CA | 858-344-7098 |
| Decoy Dockside Restaurant | San Marcos CA | 760-653-3230 |
| The Roxy Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2899 |
| Animae | San Diego CA | 619-925-7908 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-543-2764 |
| The Patio on Lamont | San Diego CA | 619-235-5606 |
| Born & Raised | San Diego CA | 619-550-5412 |
| El Jardin Cantina | San Diego CA | 619-356-5444 |
| The Glen at Scripps Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-444-8500 |
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Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market - Soquel Ave
Near Santa Cruz, California, United States911 Soquel Ave Santa Cruz CA 95063 831-426-9901 https://www.wholefoodsmarket.com About a day ago, 2/25/20 Sharer's comments : Beautiful. 
Brentwood Farmers market
Underwood Family Farms
Near Sawtelle, California, United StatesAbout 4 days ago, 2/23/20 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Two Peas in a Pod
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesArroyo Grande, CA 1-805-748-0057 About 8 days ago, 2/19/20 Sharer's comments : Sweet - literally the best romanesco you can buy. 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Two Peas in a Pod
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesArroyo Grande, CA 1-805-748-0057 About 15 days ago, 2/12/20 Sharer's comments : Get your romanesco!! 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 22 days ago, 2/05/20 Sharer's comments : Romanesco in season now 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 29 days ago, 1/29/20 Sharer's comments : Exquisite Romanesco from Two Peas in a Pod! 
Lalas SA
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens M-20 About 42 days ago, 1/16/20 Sharer's comments : Romanesco š» 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 50 days ago, 1/08/20 Sharer's comments : Beautiful Romanesco coming in right now! 
Brentwood Farmers market
Underwood family farms
Near Sawtelle, California, United StatesAbout 80 days ago, 12/08/19 
Hollywood Farmer's Market
Underwood Family Farms
Near West Hollywood, California, United States805-529-3690 About 81 days ago, 12/08/19 Sharer's comments : Large 
University District Farmers Market
Near Seattle, Washington, United StatesAbout 88 days ago, 11/30/19 Sharer's comments : Always a talk piece and a lovely sweeter alternative to cauliflower. 
Borough Market
Elsey $ Bent
Near London, England, United KingdomAbout 106 days ago, 11/13/19 Sharer's comments : Beautiful Broccoli Ronanesco 
Borough Market
Paul Wheeler Veg
Near London, England, United KingdomAbout 106 days ago, 11/13/19 Sharer's comments : Beautiful Green Broccoli Romanesco 
Berkeley Natural Grocery Company
Near Albany, California, United StatesAbout 207 days ago, 8/03/19 
Barons Marketplace
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 215 days ago, 7/26/19 
Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market - De Long Ave
Near Novato, California, United States790 De Long Ave Novato CA 94945 415-878-0455 About 220 days ago, 7/22/19 
Gusās Community Market
Gusās Community Market
Near San Francisco, California, United States2111 Harrison Street San Francisco CA 94110 415-431-9300 About 229 days ago, 7/12/19 
Rainbow Grocery Cooperative
Rainbow Grocery
Near San Francisco, California, United States1745 Folsom Street San Francisco CA 94103 415-863-0620 About 229 days ago, 7/12/19 
Central market of Athens Greece
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceAbout 231 days ago, 7/11/19 Sharer's comments : Romanesco 
Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market - Wilshire Blvd
Near Santa Monica, California, United States2201 Wilshire Blvd Santa Monica CA 90403 310-315-0662 About 244 days ago, 6/28/19 
Brentwood Farmers market
Underwood family farms
Near Sawtelle, California, United StatesAbout 262 days ago, 6/09/19 
Central market of Athens-Greece š¬š·
Central Markets & Fisheries Organization S.A. / Farmers Market
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceTzon Kennenti, Agios Ioannis Rentis https://www.okaa.gr/ About 301 days ago, 5/02/19 Sharer's comments : Romanesco from Italy š®š¹ 
Borough Market Chegworth Valley stall
Chegworth Vally stall
Near London, England, United KingdomAbout 310 days ago, 4/23/19 Sharer's comments : Very fresh Romanosco Cauliflower 
Central Market of Athens - Greece
Central Markets & Fisheries Organization S.A. / Farmers Market
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceTzon Kennenti, Agios Ioannis Rentis https://www.okaa.gr/ About 315 days ago, 4/18/19 Sharer's comments : Italian Romanesco 
Hollywood Farmer's Market
Underwood Family Farms
Near West Hollywood, California, United States805-529-3690 About 319 days ago, 4/14/19 
Sprouts Farmers Market
Near La Mesa, California, United StatesAbout 348 days ago, 3/15/19 Sharer's comments : Broccoli Romanesco spotted at Sprouts Farmers Market. 
Sprouts Farmers Market
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 349 days ago, 3/14/19 Sharer's comments : fresh 
Brentwood Farmers' Market
Near Sawtelle, California, United StatesAbout 353 days ago, 3/10/19 Sharer's comments : Broccoli Romanesco spotted at Brentwood Farmers' Market. 
Sprouts Farmers Market
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 358 days ago, 3/05/19 Sharer's comments : Broccoli Romanesco spotted at Sprouts Farmers Market. 
Vons
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 358 days ago, 3/05/19 Sharer's comments : Broccoli Romanesco spotted at Vons. LaBonnes Market New York, United States About 363 days ago, 3/01/19 
Whole Foods Market
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 365 days ago, 2/26/19 
Hollywood Farmer's Market
Underwood Family Farms
Near West Hollywood, California, United States805-529-3690 About 402 days ago, 1/20/19 Sharer's comments : Broccoli Romanesco spotted at Hollywood Farmer's Market. 
Brentwood Farmers' Market
Near Sawtelle, California, United StatesAbout 402 days ago, 1/20/19 Sharer's comments : Broccoli Romanesco spotted at Brentwood Farmers' Market. 
Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Fort Lauderdale
Near Wilton Manors, Florida, United States2000 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale 33305 1-954-398-2000 About 405 days ago, 1/17/19 Sharer's comments : Broccoli Romanesco spotted at Whole Foods Market. 
Leucadia Farmers Market
Divine Harvest
Near Encinitas, California, United StatesVal Verde, CA 661-525-2870 About 437 days ago, 12/16/18 Sharer's comments : Broccoli Romanesco spotted at Leucadia Farmers Market . 
Brentwood Farmers' Market
Near Sawtelle, California, United StatesAbout 437 days ago, 12/16/18 Sharer's comments : Broccoli Romanesco spotted at Brentwood Farmers' Market. 
Brentwood Farmers' Market
Near Sawtelle, California, United StatesAbout 458 days ago, 11/25/18 Sharer's comments : Broccoli Romanesco spotted at Brentwood Farmers' Market. 
University District Farmers Market
River Run Farm
Near Seattle, Washington, United States2800 Woodcock Road, Sequim 98382 360-808-1248 About 481 days ago, 11/03/18 Sharer's comments : Broccoli Romanesco spotted at University District Farmers Market. A spectacular geometric beauty, that is a fun alternative to broccoli or cauliflower ;) 
Vista Farmers Market
Rodney Kwano Farms
Near Vista, California, United States4791 Claire Drive, Oceanside 92057 619-917-7540 About 684 days ago, 4/14/18 Sharer's comments : Broccoli Romanesco spotted at Vista Farmers Market. 
Calabasas Farmers Market
Near Calabasas, California, United StatesAbout 697 days ago, 3/31/18 Sharer's comments : Broccoli Romanesco spotted at Calabasas Farmers Market. Large ones with leaves. 
Mar Vista Farmers Market
Near Venice, California, United StatesAbout 711 days ago, 3/18/18 Sharer's comments : Broccoli Romanesco spotted at Mar Vista Farmers Market. 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
millikenfamilyfarms@gmail.com
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesMilliken Family Farms. About 715 days ago, 3/14/18 Sharer's comments : Broccoli Romanesco spotted at Santa Monica Farmers Market. 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Aja - Gloria Tamai
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesGloria Tamai 1-805-240-6306 About 722 days ago, 3/07/18 Sharer's comments : Broccoli Romanesco spotted at Santa Monica Farmers Market. |
