After you’ve picked out your stunning picnic spot in Pittsburgh from our list of parks, you may need a little help preparing your picnic meal. You could prepare the lunch yourself but sometimes you just need that extra bit of expertise that comes from letting local businesses lend a hand. There are plenty of restaurants, shops, and caterers alike who are here to fill your blanket with everything that you could possibly desire. Think creamy cheeses, juicy fruits, decadent sandwiches, satisfying salads, and unforgettable desserts. All you need now is a picnic blanket, a basket, maybe a book, and the person you love the most.
Craft a Luxury Picnic Lunch with Pittsburgh Businesses
Chantal’s Cheese Shop
Looking to create your own cheese board for sharing under the sun? Chantal’s Cheese Shop carries a large variety of gourmet cheeses from all over the world. Choose from spreads, seasonal varieties, and the classics you know and love. Plus they have a fine selection of imported deli meats and premade charcuterie boards for purchasing.
Brothmonger
Soups, sandwiches, and traditional picnic sides bless the shelves and fridges at Brothmonger. Pick up a Lentil Kale Salad along with a bowl of Gazpacho and a delicious Grilled Cheese with pickles and ham. All food is made fresh daily so stop in early while supplies last.
Smallman Street Deli
Sitting on, you guessed it, Smallman Street, this kosher deli serves up rubens, rachels, burgers, potato salad, and so much more. Head down to pick up a few sandwiches and sides to go before you head to a spot near the river for a Downtown picnic.
Triple B Farms
When you’re preparing your picnic, you’ll want to include a rainbow of vibrant, fresh fruits and vegetables that you can plunge into a homemade yogurt or ranch dip. At Triple B Farms, they grow their own produce so that you get the best quality at the best prices. You can even stop by and pick your own berries during select months in the summer.
PA Market
In the heart of the Strip District, the PA Market is a wonderland of European foods just waiting to adorn your picnic blanket. Order ahead of time for a take out order that includes their specialties like their Italian Board, Caprese & Prosciutto Plate, and Whipped Feta. They even have coffee, tea, and Italian desserts available to make your meal perfect from start to finish.
Blanket and Board
This Pittsburgh business was literally made for picnics. Blanket and Board mainly makes grazing tables for celebrations but their Charcuterie Boxes are a smaller option for two (or more). Pick from three different sizes which you can customize to your dietary needs. Each includes seasonal fruit, crackers, salami, cheese, vegetables, nuts, dark chocolate, and spreads.
Bistro To Go
While Bistro To Go normally caters for large groups, there are delicious options that you can order single servings of. They cook up 11 different sandwich and 9 salad options as well as beverages, soups, and fruit alongside cheese. Bistro To Go even has a Simple Lunch Bag available that includes a basic sandwich, potato chips, and cookies with an option to add on a side of pasta salad or a seasonal fruit bowl.
Story by Kylie Thomas
Photo Courtesy of Blanket and Board
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