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But what to do about food and drink? Sure there are plenty of places to pick up provisions to create a picnic box, but if you want to make summer living easier, check out these no-stress picnic boxes and baskets that are loaded and ready to go.
1) BLVD KITCHEN
13545 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks 91423844-454-2583
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This multi-faceted Sherman Oaks culinary center offers individual, picnic-ready boxes ($20-$25) from their Anytime Catering Menu. Among the picnic selections are sliders (turkey & Havarti, caprese, chicken salad) or artisan cheese and charcuterie (a selection of cheeses and fixings; can be made into a combo with vegetables, olives, and house hummus).
Also available: shareable platters that feed ten to fifteen ($150-$175). These can feature either a variety of sandwiches, a large selection of artisan cheese and charcuterie, Mediterranean crudité, or a "south of the border" selection of salsas, chips, and dips. Signature salads are also available in shareable bowl sizes (serves six to eight for $72), in mini takeout boxes (ten for $85), or in picnic boxes ($22). Add cured meats and mini-dessert samplers for $10-$20. Make sure to peruse the marketplace for a sweet add-on, or a gift for a foodie friend. 72 hours advance notice required.
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2) CLEMENTINE SUMMER PICNIC
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| Summer Picnic from Clementine | Instagram: @clementinefoods |
310-552-1080
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This iconic bakery-café with locations in Century City and Beverly Hills offers the Summer Picnic Menu, featuring a stunning range of choices for two to four with mix and match options. Build-Your-Own-Picnic ($24-$34) includes two side salads plus a choice main entrée, such as grilled shrimp, steak or chicken; wild king salmon, cold meatloaf, or quiche. Should you choose to really simplify the experience, Clementine in a Box ($24) includes a choice of sandwich, salad, and cookies. If that’s not enough, look to the Starters section for a dip duo, cheese plate, Spanish tapas (cheese and cured meat), the Grand Aioli (vegetables, potatoes, eggs, marinated artichokes, olives, aioli, and more), deviled eggs, shrimp cocktail, and more. Orders must be placed by 4 p.m. the day prior to pick up.
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3) ESTERS WINE SHOP & BAR
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| Cheese & Charcuterie Board | Photo: Esters Wine Shop |
310-899-6900
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Self-described as a "neighborhood clubhouse for wine," Santa Monica's Esters Wine Shop & Bar offers Cheese & Charcuterie Boards that are ready to serve in balsa wood boxes at your next picnic.
Priced at $30, the Small Cheese & Charcuterie Board is perfect for two people and includes a curated selection of charcuterie and premium cheese along with an assortment of market fruits, pickles, olives, house made crostini, apple butter, mustard and honey. The Medium Cheese & Charcuterie Board ($90) serves 4-6 people, and the Large Cheese & Charcuterie Board ($165) is great for groups of 12-15.
Another picnic option is the Small Farmer's Market Platter ($15), which serves 2-4 and includes white bean hummus, romesco, market crudité, marinated veggies, housemade pickles and lavash crackers. The Large Farmer's Market Platter is priced at $35 and serves 6-8.
To sip with your feast, browse Esters' extensive list of more than 250 wines. Shop in-person or order for pickup or delivery from Toast.
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4)) FOODLAB IN THE ALLEY
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| Picnic Box | Photo: FOODLAB |
323-851-7120
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Nowhere else will you find a stick of gum in your picnic box—except for this friendly family-run catering and takeout spot off Highland. Because, you know, minty fresh breath on a picnic is a win-win. Each box is $24.50 per person and includes a sandwich (various types of chicken go head to head with turkey and tuna), vegan salad (artichoke, tomato, edamame, carrot, radish, beans, cucumber & corn ), daily side salad, a Deluscious cookie, and a bottle of water. Also included: biodegradable "eat-ware" and utensils, salt and pepper.
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5) HOLLYWOOD BOWL PICNIC BOXES
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| Photo: The Hollywood Bowl |
323-850-2000
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With a menu headed by AOC chef Suzanne Goin, the Hollywood Bowl offers upscale pre-ordered picnics that each serve one person. The Hollywood Vegan ($44) features a roasted broccolini with tomato couscous as its entree. The All-American ($48) has fried chicken tenders and apple coleslaw, while The Burton Way ($50) is filled with herb crusted salmon and jeweled rice. The Maple Drive ($58) is the most decadent - a wagyu steak with chili garlic oil, arugula, shallots, and cherry. Each Picnic Box comes with a selection of sides and a dessert that perfectly compliments its main course. Simply pre-order online by 6pm the day before your concert, and your choice will be waiting for you at the Plaza Marketplace.
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* Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board, 633 West 5th Street, Suite 1800, Los Angeles, CA 90071, USA info@discoverlosangeles.com
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