Chicago Picnics to Bring to Activities in the Park
via The Goddess & Grocer
Fall has nearly arrived and with it will come some of the most beautiful Chicago weather of the year. What better way to take advantage of the sunny days and crisp evenings than by picking up a delicious feast to enjoy outside in one of the city’s many glorious green spaces?! From quick grab-and-go options to full-fledged meals with accompanying drinks, here are some fabulous Chicago restaurants ready to help create the picnic spread of your dreams:
The Goddess and Grocer {Multiple Locations}
With multiple locations throughout the city, The Goddess and Grocer is easily accessible to any and all parks near Bucktown, Fulton Market and Gold Coast. Their menu consists of globally inspired ‘cafe style’ dishes, including a salad bar filled with healthy + filling toppings, hot + cold sandwiches, freshly prepared soups, sides, homemade baked goods and more. For parkgoers looking to snack, sample + sip, take time to browse Goddess and Grocer’s in-store markets stocked with packaged snacks, artisanal cheeses, boutique wines, beer + liquor and other delicious products from local Chicago businesses.
via Tanuki Sushi
Tanuki Sushi {3006 North Sheffield Avenue, Chicago, IL; 773.360.1950}
Gourmet sushi probably doesn’t jump to mind when planning for a picnic in the park but that’s just because you haven’t been to Tanuki yet! Tanuki Sushi is a Japanese + Asian fusion restaurant in Lakeview offering contemporary takes on authentic Asian dishes. One of their most recent claims to fame is their signature Sushi-zza® Boxes, a bold fusion of sushi roll varieties served to-go style in a pizza box! The Sushi-zza® turns every meal into a celebration and is the perfect meal option for an elevated date night in the park!
All Together Now {2119 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL; 773.661.1599}
Head to All Together Now in West Town for a European style picnic spread sure to be the envy of everyone else at the park.
Shop from their lavish selection of gourmet cheeses, cured meats, spreads + olives to create the charcuterie board of your dreams or let the experts do the work for you and pick up one of their curated preset boards. Whichever option you choose, do not forget to grab one of All Together Now’s eclectic, hand-selected bottles of wine to pair your picnic spread with.
Canal Street Eatery {314 South Canal Street, Chicago, IL; 312.967.6060}
Never worry about transporting a delicious meal to the park when you order from Canal Street Eatery + Market - which is literally located on The Green at 320 Park! Enjoy a leisurely lunch outside in the park with one of Canal Street Market’s fresh grab-and-go soups, salads or sandwiches, available until 3pm, or visit Canal Street Eatery’s outdoor dining area for front row seats at all evening happenings at The Green! The Eatery’s menu features Italian-forward dishes like antipasti, handmade pizzas and artisanal pastas.
via J. P. Grazianos
J. P. Grazianos {901 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL; 312.666.4587}
Chicago’s OG Italian sub connoisseurs at J. P. Grazianos have you covered for all your classic picnic basket meals. Their menu features over a dozen gourmet sandwiches, with all meats + cheeses being sliced fresh to order, ensuring the perfect proportions + ingredients every time. To go even further in their sandwich perfection, J. P. Grazianos wraps each sub in sturdy butcher paper sealed with a sticker for the ultimate ‘made to travel’ meal. From trips to Ravinia, Lake Michigan and beyond, your meal will be fresh + ready - it’s the Graziano guarantee!
Christophe's Fine Foods {Coming Soon to 2264 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL}
Christophe’s Fine Foods, a gourmet foods shop offering chef-prepared meals, seasonal sides and curated pantry staples is opening this fall, and it’ll be a delicious addition to Lincoln Park.
Offering everything from snacks + spreads to fully prepared and ready-to-eat gourmet meals, your picnic blanket is about to be bursting with homemade heaven. Stay tuned for more information on opening dates for the Clark & Belden location, and start preparing your wallets now…
By Robyn Glaza | Market Manager