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The 4 Best Picnic Spots in NYC

Sam MacKinnon Sam MacKinnon | March 4, 2021 | Food & Drink, Feature,

New York City is magical in spring and summer, and there's nothing better than enjoying a meal or drink outside. Here are the four best spots for a picnic or a patio lunch to enjoy the warm weather.

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1. Aquavit

Take your picnic to the next level with Aquavit’s Smörgåsbord for Two, which features three types of herring gravlax, shrimp skagen and crispbread. Aquavit is a two-Michelin-starred restaurant, and due to COVID-19, its takeout menu has grown extensively. The Smörgåsbord is the perfect option for luxury picnicking in Manhattan. Pick up your food, find a park and enjoy a fine dining experience from the comfort of your picnic blanket. 65 E. 55th St., aquavit.org

2. Murray’s Cheese

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If decadence is what you are looking for in a picnic, then Murray’s Cheese’s Grazing Table is the perfect option for you. Featuring 8 pounds of assorted cheeses and 2 pounds of meats on top of a range of crackers, accouterments and spreads, this is the epitome of luxury and extravagance. The Grazing Table is a truly indulgent charcuterie board experience and the perfect option for picnicking in a Manhattan park with friends (and leftovers are a guarantee). 254 Bleecker St., murrayscheese.com

3. Perfect Picnic NYC

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Assorted baguettinis, a seasonal salad and a family-size blanket are just a few of the standout inclusions in Perfect Picnic NYC’s family picnic package. Their variety of entrees, drinks and desserts create a versatile meal for up to eight people and an unforgettable picnic experience. What sets Perfect Picnic apart from other options is attention to detail; they even provide a map of their favorite picnic spots in the city. 405 Central Park West, perfectpicnicnyc.com

4. Zabar’s

From legendary New York City establishment Zabar’s comes a deli kit that is perfect for springtime picnicking in the city. Their deli sampler contains a pound of kosher corned beef and pastrami, homemade sourdough bread and potato knishes, and a slew of condiments and toppings that make for the ideal sandwich-crafting meal. This premade package is ready-made for a perfect luxury picnic in Manhattan and serves an ample amount of people. 2245 Broadway, zabars.com



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