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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.
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
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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.
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| Stone Brewing-Liberty Station Banquets | San Diego CA | 619-269-2100 |
| Juniper & Ivy | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
| Lafayette Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
| Bernini's Bistro | La Jolla CA | 858-454-5013 |
| Marriott Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-369-6029 |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| Pendry SD (Lion Fish) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Home Kitchen Culture | San Diego CA | 619-302-7655 |
| Mangia Mangia | CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (Banquets) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Seven Mile Casino | Chula Vista CA | |
| Yoann Taboyan, Personal Chef | San Diego CA | 347-277-1958 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Zel's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-0076 |
| Legoland Hotel 1 | Carlsbad CA | 760-444-5601 |
| Marriot Courtyard Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 619-291-5270 |
| Cucina Enoteca | Del Mar CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Harvest Kitchen | Vista CA | 619-709-0938 |
| Martinis above Fourth | San Diego CA | 619-241-2622 |
| Larsen's Steakhouse - La Jolla | San Diego CA | 310-407-9937 |
| Buona Forchetta (Liberty Station) | San Diego CA | 619-458-9231 |
| Toast Catering | san diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
| Exhale | Oceanside CA | 760-420-2098 |
| Mille Fleurs | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-3085 |
| Soda & Swine UCSD | San Diego CA | 619-610-9168 |
| Marriott Marina Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-234-1500 x6113 |
| Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Beach Plum Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-931-1362 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| InterContinental Banquet Bar | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| Brigantine Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| Dija Mara | Oceanside CA | 760-231-5376 |
| Miho Gastrotruck Delivery | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| Whiskey Girl | San Diego CA | 619-236-1616 |
| Vineyard Gourmet Catering | Temecula CA | 951-858-1585 |
| Seasons 52 (Downtown) | San Diego CA | 619-702-0052 |
| Herb & Sea | Encinitas CA | 858-587-6601 |
| RoVino Rotisserie + Wine | San Diego CA | 619-972-6286 |
| Panama 66 | San Diego CA | 619-702-6373 |
| Ballast Point Restaurant - Miramar | San Diego CA | 858-790-6900 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| Prepkitchen Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-7737 |
| Eve-Creations Wellness | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2560 |
| The Cork and Craft | San Diego CA | 858-618-2463 |
| Catania La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| The Lion Share | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| Kaiserhof | San Diego CA | 619-224-0606 |
| University Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-5200 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| Saska's Steak & Seafood | San Diego CA | 858-488-7311 |
| Food Made Fresh | Carlsbad CA | 805-341-0149 |
| Hotel La Jolla & CUSP | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
| Rosewood Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 760-231-5886 |
| Little Lion | San Diego CA | 619-519-4079 |
| Continental Catering Inc | La Mesa CA | 619-698-3500 |
| Viejas Casino Grove Steakhouse | Alpine CA | 800-295-3172 |
| Culinary Concepts | San Diego CA | 858-530-1885 |
| Paradise Point Resort Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
| Pier 32 Water Front Grill | National City CA | 619-718-6240 |
| Shogun Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| Barbarella La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-7373 |
| Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Prepkitchen La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-875-7737 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| Top of the Market | San Diego CA | 619-234-4867 |
| Wheat & Water | La Jolla CA | 858-291-8690 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 858-273-8440 |
| Sushi Ota | San Diego CA | 858-270-5047 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 619-955-8495 |
| Smoking Gun | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Glenbrook Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| International Smoke Del Mar | San Diego CA | 702-683-7590 |
| Cueva Bar | San Diego CA | 619-269-6612 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Dolce Pane & Vino | Del Mar CA | 858-832-1518 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| PFC Fitness Camp | Carlsbad CA | 888-488-8936 |
| Fleming's Steakhouse La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-535-0078 |
| The Rose | San Diego CA | 619-281-0718 |
| Wine Vault & Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-295-3939 |
| Prepkitchen Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-247-0394 |
| The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo | San Diego CA | 858-451-9100 |
| Town & Country Cold Prep | San Diego CA | 619-291-7131 |
| One Door North | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| Maderas Golf Club | Poway CA | 858-451-8100 |
| REPS & Co | San Diego CA | 951-834-8184 |
| Great Maple | San Diego CA | 619-255-2282 |
| Agave Coffee and Cafe | Chula Vista CA | 619-427-2250 |
| Cafe Gratitude San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-736-5077 |
| Zeca Trading Co. | San Diego CA | 619-410-1576 |
| Avant | San Diego CA | 858-675-8505 |
| Paradise Point Resort Barefoot | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Hornblower Cruises | San Diego CA | 619-686-8733 |
| MCRD-Marine Corps Recruit Dept | San Diego CA | 619-725-6478 |
| Encontro North Park | San Diego CA | 619-291-1220 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 x4 |
| Mission Ave Bar and Grill | Oceanside CA | 760-637-2222 |
| HiroNori Ramen | San Diego CA | 619-241-2856 |
| Cowgirl Q | San Diego CA | 858-586-1717 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| The Butchery | San Diego CA | 858-345-1524 |
| Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
| Brigantine Imperial Beach | Imperial Beach CA | 619-591-1350 |
| Red O Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-291-8360 |
| Pachamama | San Diego CA | 619-738-3737 |
| Eve Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-231-1052 |
| Farmers Bottega | San Diego CA | 619-458-9929 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill | Vista CA | 760-509-4424 |
| Starlite Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-358-9766 |
| Madison | San Diego CA | 619-822-3465 |
| Gravity Heights Restaurant and Brewery | San Diego CA | 858-551-5105 |
| Prepkitchen San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-798-8778 |
| InterContinental Vistal Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Searsucker Del Mar Bar | San Diego CA | 858-369-5700 |
| Viejas Casino Baron Long's | Alpine CA | 702-401-0455 |
| Le Papagayo | Encinitas CA | 760-944-8252 |
| Azuki Sushi Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-238-4760 |
| Sara Polczynski (Seasoned Plates) | San Diego CA | 619-757-8924 |
| Miho Faculty Club | La Jolla CA | 619-323-2866 |
| Ulivo | San Diego CA | 619-962-7345 |
| Common Stock | San Diego CA | 303-877-5052 |
| Cucina Sorella | San Diego CA | 619-281-4014 |
| Local Tap House & Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 760-547-1469 |
| Eco Caters (Normal Heights) | San Diego CA | 619-997-8792 |
| Mimmos Italian Village | San Diego CA | 619-239-3710 |
| InterContinental Banquet Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Farmers Table | La Mesa CA | 619-724-6465 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery - Pub 980 | Vista CA | 760-732-1415 |
| The Corner Drafthouse | San Diego CA | 619-255-2631 |
| Amicis Ristobar | San Diego CA | 858-847-2740 |
| Eco Caters Organics | San Diego CA | 619-997-8792 |
| Brigantine Poway | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
| The Oceanaire Seafood Room | San Diego CA | 619-858-2277 |
| Rustic Root | San Diego CA | 619-232-1747 |
| Campfire | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Reata Glen | Mission Viejo CA | 949-545-2250 |
| Monteferante Foods | Vista CA | 310-740-0194 |
| Gaslamp Union Kitchen & Tap | San Diego CA | 619-795-9463 |
| J & Tonys | San Diego CA | 855-634-7664 |
| Decoy Dockside Restaurant | San Marcos CA | 760-653-3230 |
| The LOT (La Jolla) | La Jolla CA | 619-987-9537 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
| The Smoking Goat | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| Waypoint Public | San Diego CA | 619-255-8778 |
| Cody's at the Cove | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0040 |
| Bishop School | San Diego CA | 858-459-4021 x212 |
| Sbicca | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1001 |
| Paradise Point Resort Tidal | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Serea Restaurant | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Black Raill Kitchen + Bar | Carlsbad CA | 619-454-9182 |
| Town & Country Banquet | San Diego CA | 800-221-9730 |
| Ocean Beach Surf Lodge | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Pacific Coast Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-794-4632 |
| Pali Wine Company | San Diego CA | 310-893-0038 |
| Animae | San Diego CA | 619-925-7908 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| WaterBar | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| Rovino The Foodery | San Diego CA | 619-972-6286 |
| Soda & Swine North Park | San Diego CA | 619-269-7632 |
| Hilton Mission Bay | San Diego CA | 619-276-4010 |
| The Shout House | San Diego CA | 619-231-6700 |
| AToN Center Inc. | Encinitas CA | 858-759-5017 |
| Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens | Escondido CA | 760-294-7866 |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| Golden Door | San Marcos CA | 760-761-4142 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-543-2764 |
| La Verduleria de Tijuana S. de R.L de C.V | Tijuana | 664-103-6262 |
| Cloak and Petal | San Diego CA | 619-501-5505 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| The Tavern | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| Comercializadora de Especialdides | Vista Hermosa Ej Chapuitepec B.C. | 526242127540 |
| Island Prime | San Diego CA | 619-298-6802 |
| Stone Brewing-Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-269-2100 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Kettner Exchange | San Diego CA | 312-415-5455 |
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West Seattle Farmers Market
Kirsop Farm
Near Seattle, Washington, United StatesTumwater, WA About 197 days ago, 7/14/19 Sharer's comments : Mild, nutty, with an understated peppery flavor - yum! 
Noriega Produce Market
Noriega Produce
Near Daly City, California, United States3821 Noriega Street San Francisco CA 94122 415-564-0370 About 198 days ago, 7/13/19 
Growers Direct
Growers Direct
Near Costa Mesa, California, United States3779, 101 E. 17th St. Costa Mesa CA 92627 949-631-7880 About 218 days ago, 6/23/19 
Stater Bros. Markets
Stater Bros. Markets - Newport Blvd.
Near Costa Mesa, California, United States2180 Newport Blvd. Costa Mesa CA 92627 949-646-2324 About 220 days ago, 6/21/19 
Bristol Farms La Jolla
Near La Jolla, California, United StatesAbout 295 days ago, 4/07/19 Sharer's comments : Fresh Aspirations !! 
Sprouts Farmers Market
Near La Jolla, California, United StatesAbout 302 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 310 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 461 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 632 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 638 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 639 days ago, 4/28/18 Sharer's comments : Broccolini (Aspirations) spotted at Little Italy Mercato. New Seasons Near Tualatin, Oregon, United States About 655 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 659 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 728 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 730 days ago, 1/27/18 Sharer's comments : Broccolini (Aspirations) spotted at Vista Farmers Market. Looks great. |
