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Old Feb 23rd, 2022 | 05:00 AM
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Picnic in Central Park

Travelling to New York in April and wanting to have a picnic in Central Park, can anyone recommend anywhere that sells ready made hampers with food and drink etc?
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Old Feb 23rd, 2022 | 05:27 AM
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don't know of any ready made hampers...

when I do a picnic I go to Whole Foods, Trader Joes, or some other grocer with sandwiches and salad bar and make my own to my own taste...

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Old Feb 27th, 2022 | 02:15 PM
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It would be a very big waste to be stuck with a hamper if you are a tourist. It doesn't really serve any purpose versus a shopping bag anyway.
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Old Feb 27th, 2022 | 05:15 PM
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Zabar's provides picnic baskets:

https://www.zabars.com/
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Old Feb 27th, 2022 | 06:13 PM
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I agree, no "hamper". Have it packed in brown bags or a canvas tote.

Just shop at whatever great local deli (green grocer, Whole Foods, Trader Joes) is nearby.
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Old Feb 28th, 2022 | 06:43 AM
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Zabar’s is going to provide much more interesting food than Whole Foods or Trader Joes
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Old Mar 6th, 2022 | 02:46 AM
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Picnic fare fit for NYC

I would totally get a sushi platter to go from Roy's fish market (here) maybe a bottle of wine or sake to accompany if you're feeling extra extra

Enjoy your trip and picnic

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