Today is National Picnic Day, and 20 restaurants around Houston are offering a #StayatHomePicnic. A huge thank you to Public Content for spearheading this initiative and putting this list together!
5161 San Felipe St.
Houston, TX 77056
Adair Kitchen from Adair Concepts is offering cocktail kit specials. For $35, one can purchase a pitcher of Frozen Bellini or Planters Punch.
4400 Bellaire Blvd
Bellaire, TX 77401
Betsy’s at Evelyn’s Park from Adair Concepts has created a Park Picnic Pack. For $30, one can order a cheese board with a choice of pitcher of sangria or bottle of house wine.
13616 Memorial Drive
Houston, TX 77079
713-827-8008
Bistro Provence in the Energy Corridor will offer a Provence Picnic for Two for National Picnic Week (4/20-4/25). The cost is $76 per couple. The picnic can be ordered online or by phone. Payment and pickup arrangements can be made when ordering. For ordering, call 713-827-8008 or visit www.bistroprovence.us . Provence Picnic for Two includes:
Chilled avocado and cucumber soup
Salade Niçoise
Chocolate cake
1 half bottle of Marie Copinet Blanc de Blanc Known as an Oeuf Mimosa in France, deviled eggs are a popular summertime treat and perfect for a picnic in the Provence countryside. You can access the recipe in the Picnic Perfect Recipe Archive.
1440 Lamar St.
Houston, TX 77010
832-879-2802
For $18,Brasserie du Parc Houston is offering aPicnic in the Parcpackage(serves one)thatincludes:Footlong baguette sandwich with prosciutto, mozzarella, basil pesto and fresh tomato,plus strawberry tiramisu for dessert. The meal comes with afrozenCucumber Mint Granita drinkwithfresh lemon and cucumber juices, house-made lemon mint syrup!You canadd an extradessert and a drink for an addition $5, each.
2101 Summer St
Houston, TX 77007
713-750-9795
Buffalo Bayou Brewing Company is offering their take of an Adult Happy Meal. For $20, this package includes a Sandwich or Brew House Burger, fries and 2 cans of 12 oz.beers. Please visit https://www.buffbrew.com/restaurant/food-to-go for more information.
1830 Westheimer Road
Houston, TX 77098
713-522-VINO
Camerata will be offering a discount on a bundle including a bottle of wine and acharcuterie board with one meat and one cheese. The meat and cheese board willcome with our normal accoutrements of olives, honey, bread, almonds, and pickles. Thebundle will sell for $45.Package includes:
1 bottle of 2018 Chéreau Carré Katharos Muscadet from the Loire Valley
Meredith Dairy marinated Feta, made from Sheep and Goat milk, marinated inoil, garlic and herbs
Fra’mani Salametto Nostrano, rustic style salami cured with sea salt, blackpepper, garlic and white wine
Multiple locations*
Goode Company Restaurants boast a variety of family packs perfect for a picnic.Goode Company offers curbside pick-up and FREE delivery on orders of $60 or more ($10 delivery on orders less than $60) within3 miles of the restaurants.
Goode Co.BBQ (Kirby and Memorial locations) offers family packs for 4, 6, 10, or 16people that include meats, sides, jalapeño cheese bread, plates, plastic ware, serving utensils, and more ($55-$215).
Goode Co. Taqueria offers breakfast taco packs, fajita packs, taco packs, burger packs, `and hot dog packs. Eachpackserving up to 4 people ($40-$65).
Goode Co.Kitchen & Cantina (Memorial) offers fajita and taco party packs ($40-$160).
2327 Post Oak Blvd
Houston, TX 77056
713-871-8884
The team at Kenny & Ziggy’s Delicatessen Restaurant & Bakery (Post Oak location only) has created a dedicated menu for Houstonians to enjoy on this day. For $18.95,customers canorder one of the followingpicnic meals,via curbside or Favor delivery app:
Sandwich Picnic(serves one)
6 Oz. Sandwich of Choice
Potato Salad
Cole Slaw
Macaroni Salad or Potato Chips
Dessert of Choice
Salad Picnic(serves one)
Fresh Greens Salad of Choice
Deli Salad of Choice
Cole Slaw
Bagel Chips
Dessert of Choice
Bottled wine, beers and refreshments are also available upon request.For moreinformation, please call 713-871-8884 or visithttps://www.kennyandziggys.com/.
1801 N Shepherd Drive
Houston, TX 77008
The Ford Fry team will be combining menu classics from both La Lucha and Superica concepts to create the ultimate picnic day package. Customers can order a signature fried chicken special from La Lucha and pair it with a Classic Queso from Superica as a side.
La Lucha fried chicken:
Pollo Especial - Whole Bird for $36.95: Whole bird fried and served with biscuits, pickles & choice of sauce: green harissa, honey sambal, oyster mayonnaise.
Pollo Especial - Half Bird for $19.95: Whole bird fried and served with biscuits, pickles & choice of sauce: green harissa, honey sambal, oyster mayonnaise.
Superica queso (Four different variations available upon request):
Chili Con Queso – Classic for $8.00: A Tex-Mex Classic with yellow American cheese sauce with poblano, onion, jalapeño and fire roasted tomato salsa.
The team at La Lucha is also taking the spicy margarita to the next level with the Rita Picante recipe they have shared. This spicy, yet refreshing cocktail requires tequila, lime, lemon, honey, and a hot sauce of choice. Pair with the seasonal crawfish bread, and you will be in for a treat. You can access both recipes in the Picnic Perfect Recipe Archive.
3939 San Felipe
Houston, TX 77027
713-528-2264
Ouisie's Table Restaurant and Gardens will offer two Picnic Packages To-Go for the week of National Picnic Day (4/20-4/25). This is an incredible deal. The packages can be ordered online or by phone Mon-Sat. From 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Payment and pickup arrangements can be made when ordering.
Picnic Package #1: $25, serves 4 people and includes:
Bottle prosecco
Chicken salad or pimento cheese sandwiches
Fruit salad
Sugar cookies
Picnic Package #2: $25, serves 4 people and includes:
Bottle of Rose wine
Tuna sandwiches
Potato salad
Macaroons For those who prefer an alcoholic beverage besides wine, Ouisie's Table has provided a drink recipe of their signature Strawberry Basil Martini. It consists of fresh basil leaves and strawberries. You can access the recipe in the Picnic Perfect Recipe Archive.
5510 Morningside Drive
Houston, TX 77005
Mendocino Farms is the perfect place to grab the contents for your picture-perfect stay- at-home picnic. Mendo is suggesting their catering boxes for pick-up, which range from $8.75 to $14.75, depending on the contents. and can be found online, here. In addition to the boxed lunches, Mendo is offering the below add-ons to round out your meal. Choose from their market list of wine and bread for the perfect final touch, listed below.
Rustic White Loaf $6
Mom’s Seeded Whole Wheat Loaf $6
Pan de Mie Loaf (Kid’s Bread) $6
A to Z Pinot Gris $15
Complicated Pinot Noir $20
Conundrum Red Blend $25
Matchbook Rose $15
1124 Usener St Houston, TX 77009 832-618-1233
For $35, Napa-style wine room and restaurant will be featuring a National Picnic Day bundle featuring:
2 Pork Belly BLT’s Sandwich Boxes: o House-baked focaccia, smoked paprika aioli, house-smoked Iberian pork belly, lollo rosso lettuce, beefsteak tomato. o Sides: roasted asparagus, pistachio watercress-basil pesto, chocolate chip cookie.
1 Bottle of Rosé wine Guests can also purchase a 25 oz. Mutiny Wine Growler to keep their wine chilled for an additional $15.
1834 Westheimer Road
Houston, TX 77098
713-807-7271
The team at local Italian institution, Paulie’s, has highlighted two recipes that are signature to the restaurant’s Spring seasonal menu: Pimento Cheese Sandwich and Fusilli Pasta. You can access the recipe in the Picnic Perfect Recipe Archive.
2418 W Alabama (Kuhl-Linscomb)
Houston, TX 77098 713-582-5052
Picnic on the Green mobile café will be open on this day only and creating special menus for what they do best: picnics. They will be parked at Kuhl-Linscomb from 9am to 3pm on April 23rd. In addition to the three picnic packages below, Picnic on the Green is offering a refreshing selection of all-natural snow cones in a variety of flavors: lemon raspberry, blackberry mint, mango jalapeño, strawberry basil, strawberries & cream, and coffee & cream!
Picnic Sampler (2 servings for $26; 4 servings for $48) includes:
Fresh squeezed lemonade
Chicken Salad, Egg Salad, Greek Pasta Salad
Pimento Cheese Picnic Sandwiches
Fresh Fruit
Mason Jar Cheesecakes (Variety of flavors)
Picnic in Paris (2 servings for $32; 4 servings for $58) includes:
Sparkling Blackberry Limeade
Assortment of artisan meats and cheeses
French baguette
Marinated artichokes, olives, asparagus, tomatoes
Fresh Fruit
Assortment of French Macarons
Texas Hill Country Picnic (2 servings for $30; 4 servings for $55) includes:
Mint Watermelon lemonade
Roast Brisket & Pimento Cheese Sandwich & Signature Sweet Pickles
Potato Salad
Fresh Fruit
Texas Sheet Cake (with or without pecans) Some substitutions and gluten-free options are also available. Menu items will be available for pre-order & pick-up only. Please call 713-582-5052 or email carrie@picniconthegreen.cafe by 3pm on April 22nd to pre-order. Same day pick-up and delivery is also available on April 23rd from 9am to 3pm.
642 Yale St
Houston, TX 77007
346-223-1111
For National Picnic Day, Postino Heights (642 Yale St) will feature their date night-in pack which includes a signature bruschetta board, one snacky thing and one salad for $25. In addition, guests are encouraged to pair their pack with Postino’s single bottles of wine for $15. Call 346-223-1111 to place your order today and tag Postino on Instagram to showcase your picture-perfect picnic.
2520 Amherst
Houston, TX 77005
713-529-2420
Stylish Italian eatery in the Rice Village has created a special menu, featuring signature sandwiches and family meals to enjoy this season. Features include a Chicken Parm Sandwich and chips for only $10. Prego also has a selection of family meals for bigger groups (6-8 servings), starting at $60. For more information, please visit https://www.prego-houston.com/.
2011 Ella Blvd
Houston, TX 77008
713-861-8666
Rainbow lodge will have a picnic for two to go, plus a bottle of rosé for $60. The special menu for this day includes Smoked Pork Tenderloin with an Apricot Mustard Sauce, a classic East Texas Potato Salad, Pickled Vegetables, Dark Chocolate Brownie, and a bottle of Domaine Souviou Bandol Rosé.
The team is also offering kits to make fresh cocktails at home.
Hibiscus Margarita, $40 (A Lodge Specialty!) Serves 6 375mL Jose Cuervo Tradicional Silver Tequila Rainbow Lodge Hibiscus Margarita mix and 8 lime wedges
Martini, $40 Makes 4, 3-oz martinis 375mL bottle Belvedere Vodka OR Tanqueray London Dry Gin 8 bleu cheese-stuffed olives and four lemon peels soaked in dry vermouth
Old Fashioned, $40 Serves 6 375mL Woodford Reserve Bourbon 6 maraschino cherries and 6 orange peels soaked in bitter-sweet mix
Manhattan, $40 Serves 6 375mL Woodford Reserve Bourbon 6 Luxardo cherries soaked in bitters bitter-vermouth mix
Mimosa, $35 750mL Torresella Prosecco Orange juice
Bloody Mary, $40 Serves 6 375mL bottle Belvedere Vodka OR Tanqueray London Dry Gin Rainbow Lodge Bloody Mary mix 6 garnish picks with pickled green bean, pepper-stuffed olive and lime wedge
Call the Rainbow Lodge to pre-order your meals and kits for pickup on National Picnic Day, Thursday, April 23 between 4:00 and 7:30 pm. Quantities are limited!
Multiple locations*
Sylvia’s Enchilada Kitchen will be offering the South Texas Mesquite BBQ Picnic Pack ($55, serves 4; $27.50, serves 2). The package includes:
Mesquite grilled whole chicken AND mesquite grilled baby back ribs (Combo pack or single meat only; substitute for beef fajitas for only $2 per person)
Sylvia’s Yummy Potato Salad
Mexican Rice
Charro Beans
Guacamole
Corn tortillas
Sopapillas
Chips & Salsa
Please order 12 to 24 hours in advance. Available from both Sylvia’s locations: 6401 Woodway Dr., 713-334-7295 and 1140 Eldridge Pkwy, 832-230-3842. www.sylviasenchiladas.com.
111 North Post Oak Lane
Houston, TX 77056
713-685-6713
Boudreaux’s Po-Boy
Two po-boys and fries, $25+tax
Chef de Cuisine Jeff Boudreaux Acadian roots run deep. This is pure Louisiana comfort food in the form of a classic po-boy, with heaps of prime roast beef, buttered baguette, romaine and tomatoes. Served with TRIBUTE’s signature crispy fries and a big "thank you" smile! For more information, please visit www.HoustonianTribute.com. 10% gratuity will be added to service staff.
To-Go Menus and Service Hours: Breakfast menu, 6:30-11:00 a.m. Lunch menu, 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Bar menu, 11:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Dinner menu, 5:00-9:00 p.m. Pie Shoppe, 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., 5:00-9:00 p.m. Dessert & Beer/Wine/Cocktail menus, 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., 5:00-9:00 p.m.
3300 Kirby Drive, Suite A (Kirby Collection Building)
Houston, TX 77098
Verandah Progressive Indian Restaurant will offer an Indian Picnic for four for National Picnic Week (4/20-4/26) with an option of a sparkling wine. The cost is $75 without wine or $90 with. The picnic can be ordered online or by phone. Payment and pickup arrangements can be made when ordering. For information and placing orders, call 281- 501-0258 or 832-886-4291 or visit www.verandahrestaurant.com.
Indian Picnic for Four - $75 • Vegetarian Samosas • Spinach patties with lentils and kulliappams. • Chicken tikka kathi roll • Chocolate mousse in cream horns
Add a bottle of CAVA Marques de Cancers For $15
The restaurant has provided a signature recipe of the Verandah's Floradola Cocktail, which can be accessed in the Picnic Perfect Recipe Archive.
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