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Need Help Planning the Perfect Picnic?

Written by Andrea | Aug 6, 2015 1:30:00 PM

We have so many opportunities to enjoy meals outdoors here in Chicago, from concerts at Ravinia and Millennium Park to Movies in the Parks to simply finding a quiet spot along our beautiful lakefront.

If you need location inspiration, here are some of our other favorite places to picnic:

  • Adler Planetarium
  • Dan Ryan Forest Preserve
  • Montrose Beach
  • Lincoln Park
  • Maggie Daly Park
  • Welles Park
  • Lincoln Park Zoo
  • Promontory Point

Picnics can be fun for the whole family, but sometimes it may seem like it takes an army to pack up everything and transport it to that perfect piece of grass.

The Chopping Block's new free The Perfect Picnic Guide has everything you need to dine al fresco without any fears. With our carefully crafted menu of picnic fare (think no mayo sitting out in the heat), to our easy-to-execute recipes to our thoughtful chef tips to a complete shopping list, even tips for packing and serving everything, this guide has everything you need to know for a successful night under the stars.

Download it today and let us know what you think. School is coming up soon so get outdoors with your family and enjoy the perfect picnic!