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Broccolini has spear-shaped, thin and tender vibrant green stems with lengths that rarely exceed six inches long. The head is a loose small cluster of florets that resemble broccoli rabe. Compared to common broccoli, the flavor of Broccolini is understated, mild, peppery and subtlely sweet. The entire plant is edible.
Broccolini AKA Aspirations is available year-round.
Broccolini "Aspirations" AKA Italian Sprouting broccoli, is a hybrid vegetable, not specific to just the broccoli family, nor is it baby broccoli, as it is fully mature when harvested.
Broccolini Aspirations are a more versatile vegetable than common broccoli as they were bred to be more tender but also to withstand higher heat. Broccolini can be sauteed, steamed, roasted, grilled and fried. It makes a great appetizer, pasta or risotto ingredient and pizza topping. Broccolini's flavor marries well with butter, olive oil, lemon, lime, light-bodied vinegars, garlic, tomatoes, chiles, cured meats such as pancetta and prosciutto, flaky white fish, hard cheeses such as parmesan and pecorino or fresh cheeses such as chevre and feta.
Marketing Manager of Sakata Seeds, Hideto Kaneka, states "I've only tasted it cooked"; Japanese don't eat raw broccoli. Even in the research stage, we only tasted it after it was boiled".
Japanese company, Sakata Seeds developed Aspirations in 1993, its namesake invoking the company's hopes while also suggesting a relation to asparagus. It is a successful hand-pollinated cross between gai lan (Chinese Kale) and broccoli. Sakata Seeds is the largest distributor of broccoli seed varieties in the world. The name, Broccolini is actually a registered trademark of Mann Packing Company of Salinas, California. Mann, one of the world’s largest broccoli growers, has been marketing it in the United States under the name Broccolini since 1998.
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Description/Taste
Broccolini has spear-shaped, thin and tender vibrant green stems with lengths that rarely exceed six inches long. The head is a loose small cluster of florets that resemble broccoli rabe. Compared to common broccoli, the flavor of Broccolini is understated, mild, peppery and subtlely sweet. The entire plant is edible.
Seasons/Availability
Broccolini AKA Aspirations is available year-round.
Current Facts
Broccolini "Aspirations" AKA Italian Sprouting broccoli, is a hybrid vegetable, not specific to just the broccoli family, nor is it baby broccoli, as it is fully mature when harvested.
Applications
Broccolini Aspirations are a more versatile vegetable than common broccoli as they were bred to be more tender but also to withstand higher heat. Broccolini can be sauteed, steamed, roasted, grilled and fried. It makes a great appetizer, pasta or risotto ingredient and pizza topping. Broccolini's flavor marries well with butter, olive oil, lemon, lime, light-bodied vinegars, garlic, tomatoes, chiles, cured meats such as pancetta and prosciutto, flaky white fish, hard cheeses such as parmesan and pecorino or fresh cheeses such as chevre and feta.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Marketing Manager of Sakata Seeds, Hideto Kaneka, states "I've only tasted it cooked"; Japanese don't eat raw broccoli. Even in the research stage, we only tasted it after it was boiled".
Geography/History
Japanese company, Sakata Seeds developed Aspirations in 1993, its namesake invoking the company's hopes while also suggesting a relation to asparagus. It is a successful hand-pollinated cross between gai lan (Chinese Kale) and broccoli. Sakata Seeds is the largest distributor of broccoli seed varieties in the world. The name, Broccolini is actually a registered trademark of Mann Packing Company of Salinas, California. Mann, one of the world’s largest broccoli growers, has been marketing it in the United States under the name Broccolini since 1998.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Craft and Commerce (Sekscobra Inc.) | San Diego CA | 619-962-5935 |
| US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Romesco | Bonita CA | 619-475-8623 |
| InterContinental Banquet Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Decoy Dockside Restaurant | San Marcos CA | 760-653-3230 |
| Brigantine Corp | San Diego CA | 858 926 9644 |
| Brigantine Poway | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
| Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Grossmont Union District Valhalla | San Diego CA | 619-778-0311 |
| La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| The Patio on Lamont | San Diego CA | 619-235-5606 |
| Bivouac Ciderworks | San Diego CA | 816-809-5193 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 619-955-8495 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| The Glass Door | San Diego CA | 619-544-0164 |
| Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
| MCRD-Marine Corps Recruit Dept | San Diego CA | 619-725-6478 |
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| Prepkitchen Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-7737 |
| The Lion Share | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
| Marriott Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-696-0234 x6051 |
| Island Palms Blue Wave Hotel & Marina | San Diego CA | 619-222-0561 |
| Ballast Point Restaurant - Miramar | San Diego CA | 858-790-6900 |
| Azuki Sushi Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-238-4760 |
| Mesa College | San Diego CA | 619-388-2240 |
| Maderas Golf Club | Poway CA | 858-451-8100 |
| Beach Plum Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-931-1362 |
| Fourpenny House | La Mesa CA | 619-606-2028 |
| Top of the Market | San Diego CA | 619-234-4867 |
| Le Papagayo | Encinitas CA | 760-944-8252 |
| Madison | San Diego CA | 619-822-3465 |
| The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo | San Diego CA | 858-451-9100 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Juice Wave | San Diego CA | 240-246-5126 |
| Shogun Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| Bekker's Catering | San Diego CA | 619-287-9027 |
| Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
| PFC Fitness Camp | Carlsbad CA | 888-488-8936 |
| One Door North | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| Handlery Hotel & Resort | San Diego CA | 619-298-0511 |
| Paradise Point Resort Tidal | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Feast on This Culinary & Event Production | San Diego CA | 858-597-0740 |
| Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 858-273-8440 |
| TBR & Mason Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-609-9245 |
| Larry's Deli | San Diego CA | 619-795-7100 |
| UCSD La Jolla / Ornish Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-657-6473 |
| Smoking Gun | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| Maretalia Ristorante | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| The Swell Coffee Roasting Company | San Diego CA | 858-270-9900 |
| Dija Mara | Oceanside CA | 760-231-5376 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Rustic Root | San Diego CA | 619-232-1747 |
| Toast Catering | san diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
| Moxy San Diego Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-376-1850 |
| Wyndham SD Bayside | San Diego CA | 619-232-3861 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Urban Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Four Seasons Residence Club | Carlsbad CA | 760-603-3700 |
| Born & Raised | San Diego CA | 619-550-5412 |
| Backyard Kitchen & Tap | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| REPS & Co | San Diego CA | 951-834-8184 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| insideOUT | San Diego CA | 619-793-9221 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| The Flavor Chef (Catering) | Vista CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Red O Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-291-8360 |
| Marriot Courtyard Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 619-291-5270 |
| Brigantine Imperial Beach | Imperial Beach CA | 619-591-1350 |
| Cow by Bear | San Diego CA | 415-565-9989 |
| Buon Appetito | San Diego CA | 619-238-9880 |
| Larsen's Steakhouse - La Jolla | San Diego CA | 310-407-9937 |
| Blue Water Seafood Market and Grill | San Diego CA | 619-497-0914 |
| Paradise Point Resort Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Farmers Bottega | San Diego CA | 619-458-9929 |
| Green Dragon Tavern & Museum | Carlsbad CA | 760-797-5579 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Glenbrook Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Amicis Ristobar | San Diego CA | 858-847-2740 |
| El Jardin Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-356-5444 |
| Martinis above Fourth | San Diego CA | 619-241-2622 |
| Eddie V's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-459-5500 |
| Viejas Casino V Lounge | Alpine CA | 619-659-1774 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| West Root | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Vivant Management | San Diego CA | 619-885-3718 |
| Harvest Kitchen | Vista CA | 619-709-0938 |
| The Barrel Room | San Diego CA | 858-673-7512 |
| Catania La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Ocean Beach Surf Lodge | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Hilton Mission Bay | San Diego CA | 619-276-4010 |
| Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
| Cutwater Spirits | San Diego CA | 619-672-3848 |
| Duke's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-1999 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (Banquets) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Spoutable | San Diego CA | 619-743-7491 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| Rubicon Deli 4S Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-519-5656 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Bernini's Bistro | La Jolla CA | 858-454-5013 |
| Seasons of La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-456-8619 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Vineyard Gourmet Catering | Temecula CA | 951-858-1585 |
| Town & Country Banquet | San Diego CA | 8002219730 |
| Chosen Foods | San Diego CA | 8776742244 |
| Prepkitchen Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-247-0394 |
| Knotty Barrel- Rancho | San Diego CA | 858-484-8758 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill | Vista CA | 760-509-4424 |
| The Smoking Goat | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| Stone Brewing-Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-269-2100 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| Agave Coffee and Cafe | Chula Vista CA | 619-427-2250 |
| Rubicon Deli India Street | San Diego CA | 619-200-4201 |
| Ulivo | San Diego CA | 619-962-7345 |
| The LOT (La Jolla) | La Jolla CA | 619-987-9537 |
| The Corner Drafthouse | San Diego CA | 619-255-2631 |
| Tartine | Coronado CA | 619-435-4323 |
| Lauberge Del Mar Store Room | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Kettner Exchange | San Diego CA | 312-415-5455 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Stake Chophouse & Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-0077 |
| Town & Country Terrace Cafe & Market | San Diego CA | 619-291-7131 |
| The Shout House | San Diego CA | 619-231-6700 |
| Saska's Steak & Seafood | San Diego CA | 858-488-7311 |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| The Cork and Craft | San Diego CA | 858-618-2463 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Campfire Bar | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| Trust Restaurant | San Diego CA | 609-780-7572 |
| US Grant Hotel Main | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Aztec Shop Catering | San Diego CA | 619 594-3576 |
| Capri Blu | San Diego CA | 858-673-5100 |
| Gravity Heights Restaurant and Brewery | San Diego CA | 858-551-5105 |
| Paradise Point Resort Barefoot | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Fish 101 | Encinitas CA | 760-943-6221 |
| The Honeybee Baking | San Diego CA | 619-727-7637 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| Hotel La Jolla & CUSP | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| Culinary Concepts | San Diego CA | 858-530-1885 |
| Fish 101 Cardiff | Cardiff CA | 760-230-1021 |
| Harney Sushi Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-967-1820 |
| The Compass | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-1900 |
| Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| Storyhouse Spirits | San Diego CA | 801-949-5955 |
| Pendry SD (Provisional) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Fireside by The Patio | San Diego CA | 858-270-9900 |
| Gaslamp Union Kitchen & Tap | San Diego CA | 619-795-9463 |
| Mimmos Italian Village | San Diego CA | 619-239-3710 |
| West Coast Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-295-1688 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| Tommy V's | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-1949 |
| Tender Greens-Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-226-6254 |
| Moto Deli Sandwich Co (Leucadia) | Leucadia Ca | 619-892-0553 |
| Backyard Kitchen & Tap-Bar | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Campfire | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| Carmel Mountain Ranch Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-9224 |
| The Patio Marketplace | San Diego CA | 858-270-9900 |
| Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| Local Tap House & Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 760-547-1469 |
| Encontro North Park | San Diego CA | 619-291-1220 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-436-5236 |
| Town & Country Cold Prep | San Diego CA | 619-291-7131 |
| Cucina Sorella | San Diego CA | 619-281-4014 |
| Brigantine Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| Et Voilà ! French Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-209-7759 |
| The Tavern | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| Barbarella La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-7373 |
| Hornblower Cruises | San Diego CA | 619-686-8733 |
| Stone Brewing-Liberty Station Banquets | San Diego CA | 619-269-2100 |
| Two Seven Eight | San Diego CA | 619-278-0080 |
| Fleming's Steakhouse La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-535-0078 |
| AToN Center Inc. | Encinitas CA | 858-759-5017 |
| Zel's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-0076 |
| Gamma Phi Beta | San Diego CA | 310-634-2371 |
| JSIX American restaurant & Bar | San Diego CA | 619-531-8744 |
| Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
| Makers Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-507-0891 |
| Buona Forchetta (Liberty Station) | San Diego CA | 619-458-9231 |
| Prepkitchen La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-875-7737 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| Blue Point / Coastal Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619-233-6623 |
| Ironside Bar Inc. | San Diego CA | 619-269-3033 |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| Monteferante Foods | San Marcos CA | 310-740-0194 |
| Viejas Casino Hotel Kitchen | Alpine CA | 702-401-0455 |
| The LOT (Fashion Island) | Newport Beach CA | 949-281-0069 |
| The Patio on Goldfinch (Mission Hills) | San Diego CA | 619-501-5090 |
| The Crossings | Carlsbad CA | 760-444-1800 |
| Eve-Creations Wellness | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2560 |
| Pendry SD (Lion Fish) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 x4 |
| Sbicca | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1001 |
| InterContinental San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Dolce Pane & Vino | Del Mar CA | 858-832-1518 |
| RoVino Rotisserie + Wine | San Diego CA | 619-972-6286 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| The Oceanaire Seafood Room | San Diego CA | 619-858-2277 |
| Hyatt Islandia | San Diego CA | 619-224-1234 |
| The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
| Marriott Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-3000 x6335 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Kappa Delta | San Diego CA | 510-512-2213 |
| Bagby Beer Company | Oceanside CA | 760-505-3445 |
| The Craftsman New American Tavern | Encinitas CA | 760-415-2380 |
| Saiko Sushi-North Park | San Diego CA | 619-886-6656 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| Mille Fleurs | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-3085 |
| Chef Meal Kits | San Diego CA | 858-888-2975 |
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| Primavera Ristorante | Coronado CA | 619-435-0454 |
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Bristol Farms La Jolla
Near La Jolla, California, United StatesAbout 45 days ago, 4/07/19 Sharer's comments : Fresh Aspirations !! 
Sprouts Farmers Market
Near La Jolla, California, United StatesAbout 53 days ago, 3/30/19 Sharer's comments : Fresh! 
Little Italy Mercato
Mike - JR Organics
Near San Diego, California, United States1-760-330-6812 About 60 days ago, 3/23/19 Sharer's comments : Broccolini (Aspirations) spotted at Little Italy Mercato. First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op Near Corvallis, Oregon, United States About 211 days ago, 10/23/18 Sharer's comments : Broccolini (Aspirations) spotted at First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op. 
Vista Farmers Market
Mike - JR Organics
Near Vista, California, United States1-760-330-6812 About 382 days ago, 5/05/18 Sharer's comments : Broccolini (Aspirations) spotted at Vista Farmers Market. 
Hillcrest Farmers Market
Mike - JR Organics
Near San Diego, California, United States1-760-330-6812 About 388 days ago, 4/29/18 Sharer's comments : Broccolini (Aspirations) spotted at Hillcrest Farmers Market. 
Little Italy Mercato
Mike - JR Organics
Near San Diego, California, United States1-760-330-6812 About 390 days ago, 4/28/18 Sharer's comments : Broccolini (Aspirations) spotted at Little Italy Mercato. New Seasons Near Tualatin, Oregon, United States About 406 days ago, 4/11/18 
Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market - Interbay
Near Seattle, Washington, United States2001 15th Avenue W, Seattle 98119 206-352-5440 About 409 days ago, 4/08/18 Sharer's comments : Broccolini (Aspirations) spotted at Whole Foods Market. Stir fry up or add some of this lovely Organic Purple Broccolini to your favorite salad :) 
Brentwood Farmers' Market
Near Sawtelle, California, United StatesAbout 479 days ago, 1/28/18 Sharer's comments : Broccolini (Aspirations) spotted at Brentwood Farmers' Market. Sauté with garlic or roast for a healthy side. 
Vista Farmers Market
Rodney Kwano Farms
Near Vista, California, United States4791 Claire Drive, Oceanside 92057 619-917-7540 About 480 days ago, 1/27/18 Sharer's comments : Broccolini (Aspirations) spotted at Vista Farmers Market. Looks great. 
Vista Farmers Market
Mike - JR Organics
Near Vista, California, United States1-760-330-6812 About 515 days ago, 12/23/17 Sharer's comments : Broccolini (Aspirations) spotted at Vista Farmers Market. 
Whole Foods Co-op
Near Duluth, Minnesota, United StatesAbout 555 days ago, 11/13/17 Sharer's comments : Broccolini (Aspirations) spotted at Whole Foods Co-op. First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op Near Corvallis, Oregon, United States About 576 days ago, 10/23/17 Sharer's comments : Broccolini (Aspirations) spotted at First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op. |
