Saturday, August 20, 2011

FOOD & WINE

We made FOOD & WINE "America's Best Parks for Picnics" selection...

There are over a million acres of urban parkland across the U.S., and city dwellers take serious pleasure in arranging a blanket on these great lawns for a delicious picnic feast. Some plots are nobler than others, however, and a little extra planning can mean the difference between a crispy, sun-scorched setting and a shady stretch overlooking snowcapped peaks. Not far from the country's outstanding picnic spots, there are also fantastic places to cobble together a portable meal—from renowned chefs' take-out joints to gourmet markets selling cult California cheeses...


Here is the link to Honey Bear's specific page: http://www.foodandwine.com/slideshows/americas-best-parks-for-picnics/18


Papago Park; Phoenix

Where to Picnic: The basin-side picnic tables are a short trek from Hole-in-the-Rock, the famous orange-red sandstone formation.
What to Pack: Legendary Pizzeria Bianco has a take-out offshoot called Pane Bianco, where sandwiches contain exquisite ingredients like house-made mozzarella and Creminelli soppressata. Closer to the park, Honey Bear's Bar-B-Q will pack its famous ribs to go. Pane Bianco, about a 20-minute drive from the park; 4404 N. Central Ave., 60-0234 2100. Honey Bear's Bar-B-Q, about a four-minute drive from the park; 5012 E. Van Buren St., 602-273-9148.
Photos: Courtesy of Papago Park/Courtesy of Honey Bear's BBQ

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