Basil is so much more than that one, sad green leaf you find haphazardly tossed into your marinara or on top of your pizza. Basil adds a fresh, pungent richness of summer flavor to any of your fresh dishes, salads, or sauces, as cooking this herb for longer than a minute or two leads to a bitter, unpleasant flavor. Chiffonade basil to top salads or sauces for a fresh kick, serve whole with mozzarella di bufala and tomatoes for a super fresh caprese, or whip up with some pine nuts and olive oil for a super-satisfying pesto.

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Gotham GreensGotham Greens

Brooklyn, NY

Gotham Greens is a fresh food company farming with the future in mind. The company builds and operates sustainable greenhouses in cities across America, where it grows a year-round supply of local produce. Local cultivation and regional distribution help Gotham Greens deliver products quickly after being harvested to ensure they are fresh tasting, nutritionally dense and long-lasting. Genovese Basil is the star ingredient in Gotham Greens’ salad dressings and fresh sauces. They harvest fresh basil daily from their three greenhouses in NYC. Gotham Greens’ farms are unconventional. But so is its commitment to taste, quality and sustainability