Zucchini Blossoms?

[twodales]

Any restaurants serving these presently in Chicago? Anyone seen them at Markets or Produce shops?

[Querencia]

I have seen zucchini blossoms at two markets: 1) Division Street, first vendor on south side of market at west end of market, right outside CVS. 2) Daley Plaza, but I don't recall location of vendor. But go early in the morning. Re other post that says season is past, not. Zucchini plants keep bearing until frost. Sometimes you actually wish they'd stop.

[ms. chow]

I'm out of town, but based on this weekend's specials at Anteprima, they have zucchini flowers. I also like that it is stuffed with ricotta, rather than the traditional mozzarella. Riccardo Trattoria has it too, with mozzarella and speck.

Anteprima and Riccardo are my top choices in the area for Italian places that most closely approximates being in Italy. Owner Mr Fosse @ Anteprima is so gracious and pleasant to talk to. Chef Michi @ Riccardo cooks in the kitchen, but if you can grab him for a minute, is a pleasure to talk to as well.

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Anteprima
5316 N Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60640

Riccardo Trattoria
2119 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60614

[chicgail]

The were at Wednesday's Green City Market ... and on my zucchini plants.

[manomin]

I think sola might be featuring them you might want to check. They are featuring great beet
dishes right now.

[ms. chow]

Anteprima usually serves them when available. I haven't been recently. I saw zucchini blossoms at the farmer's markets 3, 4 weeks ago. It is probably too late in the season now.