In Season: Heirloom Tomatoes

One of our favorite things about summer

As we soak up the final sunny days of summer, our chefs are jazzing up their menus with heirloom tomatoes. These colorful, quirky beauties are more than just a pretty face; they’re bursting with flavor and at their absolute best right now. Dive into the deliciousness of late summer with these juicy gems featured in our limited-time specials!

Celebrate Tomato Season at RPM Italian

Tomato Fest is returning to RPM Italian! August marks the height of heirloom tomato season, and RPM Italian is celebrating with the return of its limited-time Tomato Fest menu from Thursday, August 14 – Thursday, August 28. Each dish highlights the vibrant flavors of peak-season tomatoes, sourced from the finest local farms unique to each region. From refreshing starters to house made pastas and seasonal cocktails, our chefs showcase the versatility of this beloved summer ingredient, with heirloom tomatoes at the heart of every plate.
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More Places to Enjoy Tomatoes

At Café Ba-Ba-Reeba! and Lil’ Ba-Ba-Reeba!, enjoy the Heirloom Tomato and Tuna Conserva featuring world-renowned tinned fish of Spain; marinated in olive oil and served with a salad of heirloom tomatoes & thinly sliced onion.

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il Porcellino’s Heirloom Tomato Caprese is made with heirloom tomatoes from Nichols Farm & Orchard, mozzarella di bufala, aged balsamic and basil. It’s simple and the perfect summer side dish.

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Another tomato favorite from il Porcellino is the Imported Burrata Panzanella Salad, made with stone fruit, red onion, heirloom tomatoes and basil.

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Try the Watermelon Salad from il Porcellino this summer, made with refreshing watermelon, taggiasca olives, heirloom tomatoes, fresno, ricotta salata and summer herbs.

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Wash all your tomato favorites from il Porcellino down with the Caprese Negroni made with fresh mozzarella infused gin, basil, sweet vermouth, tomato-infused Campari with a mozzarella, cherry tomato, and basil skewer. Available during Happy Hour through the month of July, Monday – Friday from 4 PM – 6 PM for $8, plus tax (gratuity not included).

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Mon Ami Gabi offers a Heirloom Tomato Salad with Corsican feta, basil, and red wine vinaigrette. This salad is balanced out by a block of tangy Corsican feta that’s drizzled with olive oil. All tomatoes are from local farmers in each market and vary in color, size, and sweetness.

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At Mon Ami Gabi – Lincoln Park order a Ratatouille Tarte Tatin with tomato, summer squash, eggplant, chèvre and harissa.

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There’s nothing better than bright, acidic tomatoes on pizza! Osteria Via Stato is serving up summer tomatoes on their Local Heirloom Tomato & Imported Buffalo Mozzarella Pizza featuring grated grana, EVOO, fennel pollen and torn basil.

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RPM Italian – Chicago, Las Vegas is embracing heirloom tomato season with the Stracciatella Bruschetta, which is made with roasted heirloom tomatoes and served on top of house-made ciabatta.