Picnic Packing with SUR LA ROUTE and FAIRWAY MARKET on the UES

With spring and summer excursions and gatherings being planned, Sur La Route and Fairway Market on the Upper East Side have you covered for the best take along meals. Whether it's a picnic in Central Park, a friendly get together at home, a beach day at Coney Island or a car trip out of the city, make these gourmet spots your first stop. They have even shared with Broadwayworld Food and Wine Readers ideas for a Summer Charcuterie Tray and an exclusive sandwich recipe, "Mambo Italiano."

Sur La Route Grab and Go Item's:

-Sriracha Shrimp Salad with Cashews

-Mediterranean Salmon Salad with Halloumi Cheese

-Antioxidant Salad with Blueberries, Quinoa, and Blue Cheese

-Steakhouse Salad with Roasted Vegetables and Parmesean

-Bakery - Cinnamon Sugar Popovers, Cookies, and Scones

-Made to Order Sandwiches

Caprese Salad:

There's nothing quite like a Caprese salad on a breezy summer afternoon. Stop at Fairway for the juiciest heirloom tomatoes, the milkiest, most tender mozzarella, the boldest basil and Fairway's own olive oil. Add some coarsely-ground pepper and crunchy sea salt to taste and don't forget to pick up a crispy, freshly-baked baguette.

Fairway's Summer Charcuterie Tray:

Creatively combine your favorite antipasti, charcuterie, cheeses and fresh produce for a spread that will shock and awe. These suggestions are only the beginning - stop Fairway's delicatessen and cheese counters to get expert advice from our pros. You'll surprise your senses with unexpected combinations that will please your palate... and don't forget to purchase a nice rosé wine to pair with your plates.

Carbs: Sliced baguette, Crostini

Meats: Prosciutto di Parma (aged 20 months), Genoa salami, Sopressata

Cheeses: Triple Crème Brie, Parmigianino Reggiano, Point Reyes Blue Cheese, Gouda, Manchego

Fresh Fruit: Cantaloupe, Grapes, Strawberries, Raspberries, Figs

From Fairway's Famous Olive Bar: A variety of green and black olives, Pepperoncini, Cornichons, Fresh Vegetables, Arugula, Watermelon radishes, Rocal beets, Carrots, Bell peppers, Nuts, Pine nuts, Candied pecans, pistachios

Spreads: Fairway Bruschetta, Dalmatia fig jam, Fairway hummus, Bushwick Kitchen spicy honey

Recipe for Rich Rosenberg's "Mambo Italiano" Sandwich:

This sandwich is easy to make and sure to please. With the finest ingredients, the simple flavors come shining through.

Ingredients:

-2 slices of Euroclassic Brioche sliced sandwich

-2 tbsp. Hellman's Mayonnaise

-¼ lb. Fairway Calabrese Roast Turkey

-Perfectly ripe Jersey field tomato

-Fresh ground pepper and fresh ground sea

Method:

-Take two slices of Euroclassic Brioche sliced sandwich bread.

-On either side of the bread, spread the one and only Hellman's mayonnaise. Generously.

-Mound 4 slices of Fairway Calabrese roast turkey on one slice of the bread.

-Locate one perfectly ripe Jersey field tomato - don't worry, you don't have to look far - they're in season. Slice thin and place two pieces on top of the turkey.

-Pop on some fresh ground pepper and fresh ground sea salt - just enough to trigger the tomato into action.

-Place right side slice on top of built sandwich to cement the deal.

Sur La Route is located at 240B East 86th Street, New York, NY. Visit: http://www.surlaroute.com/.

Fairway Market is located at 240 East 86th Street, NY, New York. Visit: https://www.fairwaymarket.com/.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Sur La Route and Fairway Market

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