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Picnic Photos by Crystal Wise
No picnic is complete without delicious bread, and Icon bread (2845 Exchange Blvd, Southlake, 817-501-9495) may serve the best in the whole 817. Made daily using the finest local ingredients available, this assortment of semolina sesame (left), cherry chocolate sourdough with espresso and cocoa (top), and einkorn whole wheat would complement any meal.
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A Meyer & Sage (2621 Whitmore St, 817-386-5009) offers a vast array of beautifully arranged, vibrantly colored picnic fare, like this organic kale and quinoa tabouli with Israeli feta cheese (above) and spinach-artichoke hummus with crudités and crostini toast (below).
Mockingbird Food Co. (2845 Exchange Blvd, Southlake, 817-310-1000) is a boutique catering company that specializes in unique global cuisine. Chef Dena Peterson Shaskan’s menu offers a full range of choices, including specialty products such as sourdough bread from Icon, shrubs, soups, kimchi, and this gorgeous charcuterie board.
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Selected straight from the deli case of Local Foods Kitchen (4548 Hartwood Dr, 817-238-3464), this arrangement of grilled salmon topped with a lemon gremolata sauce; classic chicken salad with mayonnaise, onion, and celery; roasted new potatoes, julienned carrots, and red onions; and fruit salad was all made using the freshest local and regional ingredients.
June 2019
