These Local Stores Have Everything You Need for Your Next Picnic Lunch

Picnic essentials for your next outdoor feast.

By Michele Kettner • Posted May 13, 2022 at 5:04 p.m.

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Picnic season is here, and we couldn’t be happier about it. If you’re looking to throw down a blanket and enjoy a homemade meal under the shining sun, make sure to pack the essentials for the perfect alfresco experience.

Basket Case

This spring, it’s out with the classic, boxy basket and in with the French market basket. $60 at Crème de la Crème, 23 E. Washington St., Middleburg, shopcremedelacreme.com

A Cut Above

This compact cheese board is the perfect accessory when taking your love of charcuterie to the great outdoors. $45–$69 at Uncommon Goods, uncommongoods.com

champagne bucket — *Photo courtesy vendor*

Hanging Around

Up the ante at your next outdoor soirée by picking up a bottle of bubbly and a handy chiller. $85 at Boxwood, 128 S. Royal St., Alexandria, boxwoodoldtown.com

rainbow blanket — *Photo courtesy vendor*

Prismatic Picnic

Is it truly a picnic if you don’t have an Instagram-worthy blanket to sit on? $245 at Boxwood

lobster-shaped picks — *Photo courtesy vendor*

You’re My Lobster

Spice up your favorite sub with these cute crustaceans. $30 at Red Barn Mercantile, redbarnmercantile.com

Feature image, Daria Minaeva/stock.adobe.com

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Michele Kettner

Audience Engagement Editor

Michele Kettner joined Northern Virginia Magazine in 2020 after spending two semesters as an editorial intern at the magazine. The University of Maryland graduate is currently the audience engagement editor and covers everything from can’t-miss things to do and holiday events to new restaurant and store openings throughout Northern Virginia.