One of the best things about New York are the beautiful parks that surround every corner of the city. Throughout the five boroughs there are 1700 parks and playgrounds to run, rollerblade, tan, swim, and of course, picnic! Picnics are one of the best ways to gather a group of friends, family or just the one you love and eat alfresco.
Dust off your picnic basket (ok, you probably don't have a picnic basket) and pack it up with some of these favorite snacks, a bottle of wine or a growler of beer and soak up NYC in all its natural glory. Instead of dining in and doing the usual routine, mix it up and take these snacks to-go, creating the most enviable picnic around. By Sarah Mintz and Joleen Zanuzoski
One-Stop Shop Picnic Planners at Buvette
42 Grove Street nr. Bleecker St.
Chef Jodi Williams is wrapping up her perfect indulgent treats in a basket and offering them to her loyal following as a part of her new summer picnic program that is soon to come. Charcuterie, cheeses, croissants and much more will be offered from this French gastroteche. Bonus: If you need wheels to complete your picture perfect day, vintage bicycles will be available to rent. Can we say 'perfect date?' Gentlemen - take note of this one. Nearby Place to Picnic: Hudson River Park
Meats and cheeses at Salumeria Rosi
283 Amsterdam Avenue nr. 73rd St.
If sandwiches are on your menu, Salumeria Rosi is a required stop before you spread out your picnic blanket. Most of the meat is supplied by Parmacotto, the most popular deli meat in Italy. The selection of mortadella, salumi, prosciutto and tons of cheese is major and if your are still hankering for more check out their prepared foods case, filled with bean salads, peppers, greens and more. Nearby place to picnic: Riverside Park
Jug o' Brewski at The Growler Station
26 West 8th Street nr. Macdougal St.
Ditch that six-pack of Coors Light and graduate to the next level - it's all about the craft beer these days, folks. Not only do you get to carry around a snazzy growler of brew, you can fill it up with one of the Growler Station's 24 craft beers on tap. Chose between a 32oz or 64oz growler depending on how many people you are entertaining, or maybe how thirsty you are? We're not judging. A couple quality option on tap at the moment? Cisco Brothers Summer of Lager and Smuttynose Brewing Company Wheat Wine? Fill 'er up! Nearby place to picnic: Washington Square Park
The Main Dish at Charles' Country Pan Fried Chicken
2839 Frederick Douglas Boulevard nr. 151st St.
A picnic would not be complete without some crispy, crunchy fried chicken and if you ask anyone around, they will send you to Charles' in Harlem. For $12.99, get a bucket of chicken and while you're at it, throw in some black eyed peas and banana pudding. You won't regret it. Nearby polace to picnic: Jackie Robinson Park
Cookies and carbs at Levain Bakery
167 West 74th Street nr. Amsterdam Ave.
We're not uncovering any kind of cookie secret by listing Levain's legendary cookies. Take this as a gentle reminder to not forget these amazing treats that are perfect to pack up and take with you. These cookies are the most decadent disc of sugar around. For $3.75 each, they better be. Need some bread for your sandwiches? The sourdough baguettes are a fantastic for sandwich making. Nearby place to picnic: The Great Lawn, Central Park
Fruits and veggies at Forager's Market
300 West 22nd Street nr. Eighth Ave.
Broccoli raab, grilled yams, honey roasted baby turnips, edamame & leek salad to name just a few farm fresh prepared dishes you can grab and go at this new Chelsea addition. Also, if you're not in the mood to make your own sandwiches or really want to pick up a chicken fresh off the rotisserie, stop into Forager's and make your picnic complete. Nearby place to picnic: The Highline
Pork buns at Momofuku Milk Bar
251 East 13th Street nr. Second Ave.
In addition to compost cookies and crack pie, you can pick up David Chang's infamous pork buns to go at one of the three Manhattan milk bar locations. Call ahead for the quickest turnaround if you're planning on ordering more than a dozen and trust us, this is probably the wisest decision. These buns will be disappear before you can say "frisbee."Nearby place to picnic: Tompkins Square Park
Bottle of Rosé at Pasanella and Son Vintners
115 South Street nr. Peck Slip
In 1882, the building that houses Pasanella & Son used to be a brothel. Now it houses one of the most well respected wine stores and vintners in town. It's mandatory that you head down to South Street Seaport and pick up a bottle of their own rosé from Tuscany to complete your summer picnic. Not only do you feel like you're stealing it for $10.99 a bottle, the provencal freshness and subtle cherry aroma makes it the perfect pairing with charcuterie and barbeque. Cheers! Nearby place to picnic: Battery Park
Dust off your picnic basket (ok, you probably don't have a picnic basket) and pack it up with some of these favorite snacks, a bottle of wine or a growler of beer and soak up NYC in all its natural glory. Instead of dining in and doing the usual routine, mix it up and take these snacks to-go, creating the most enviable picnic around. By Sarah Mintz and Joleen Zanuzoski
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| Buvette Photos: Buvette |
42 Grove Street nr. Bleecker St.
Chef Jodi Williams is wrapping up her perfect indulgent treats in a basket and offering them to her loyal following as a part of her new summer picnic program that is soon to come. Charcuterie, cheeses, croissants and much more will be offered from this French gastroteche. Bonus: If you need wheels to complete your picture perfect day, vintage bicycles will be available to rent. Can we say 'perfect date?' Gentlemen - take note of this one. Nearby Place to Picnic: Hudson River Park
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| Salumeria Rosi |
283 Amsterdam Avenue nr. 73rd St.
If sandwiches are on your menu, Salumeria Rosi is a required stop before you spread out your picnic blanket. Most of the meat is supplied by Parmacotto, the most popular deli meat in Italy. The selection of mortadella, salumi, prosciutto and tons of cheese is major and if your are still hankering for more check out their prepared foods case, filled with bean salads, peppers, greens and more. Nearby place to picnic: Riverside Park
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| The Growler Station |
Jug o' Brewski at The Growler Station
26 West 8th Street nr. Macdougal St.
Ditch that six-pack of Coors Light and graduate to the next level - it's all about the craft beer these days, folks. Not only do you get to carry around a snazzy growler of brew, you can fill it up with one of the Growler Station's 24 craft beers on tap. Chose between a 32oz or 64oz growler depending on how many people you are entertaining, or maybe how thirsty you are? We're not judging. A couple quality option on tap at the moment? Cisco Brothers Summer of Lager and Smuttynose Brewing Company Wheat Wine? Fill 'er up! Nearby place to picnic: Washington Square Park
2839 Frederick Douglas Boulevard nr. 151st St.
A picnic would not be complete without some crispy, crunchy fried chicken and if you ask anyone around, they will send you to Charles' in Harlem. For $12.99, get a bucket of chicken and while you're at it, throw in some black eyed peas and banana pudding. You won't regret it. Nearby polace to picnic: Jackie Robinson Park
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| Levain Bakery's cookies Photo: The Chocolate Peanut Butter Gallery |
167 West 74th Street nr. Amsterdam Ave.
We're not uncovering any kind of cookie secret by listing Levain's legendary cookies. Take this as a gentle reminder to not forget these amazing treats that are perfect to pack up and take with you. These cookies are the most decadent disc of sugar around. For $3.75 each, they better be. Need some bread for your sandwiches? The sourdough baguettes are a fantastic for sandwich making. Nearby place to picnic: The Great Lawn, Central Park
Fruits and veggies at Forager's Market
300 West 22nd Street nr. Eighth Ave.
Broccoli raab, grilled yams, honey roasted baby turnips, edamame & leek salad to name just a few farm fresh prepared dishes you can grab and go at this new Chelsea addition. Also, if you're not in the mood to make your own sandwiches or really want to pick up a chicken fresh off the rotisserie, stop into Forager's and make your picnic complete. Nearby place to picnic: The Highline
251 East 13th Street nr. Second Ave.
In addition to compost cookies and crack pie, you can pick up David Chang's infamous pork buns to go at one of the three Manhattan milk bar locations. Call ahead for the quickest turnaround if you're planning on ordering more than a dozen and trust us, this is probably the wisest decision. These buns will be disappear before you can say "frisbee."Nearby place to picnic: Tompkins Square Park
115 South Street nr. Peck Slip
In 1882, the building that houses Pasanella & Son used to be a brothel. Now it houses one of the most well respected wine stores and vintners in town. It's mandatory that you head down to South Street Seaport and pick up a bottle of their own rosé from Tuscany to complete your summer picnic. Not only do you feel like you're stealing it for $10.99 a bottle, the provencal freshness and subtle cherry aroma makes it the perfect pairing with charcuterie and barbeque. Cheers! Nearby place to picnic: Battery Park
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