Staying in St. Louis this summer? Scene has everything you need to keep busy on those hot summer days.
Afternoon delight: Pack a picnic for the park
Grab a basket, a blanket and some buddies (or that special someone) for afternoon dining at the park. Head over to the Arch or spread out in Forest Park, but watch out for ants.
Plain and simple
Pack a basket that harkens back to snack time in kindergarten.
– Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches
– Animal crackers
– Apples
– String cheese
– Potato chips
– Carrot sticks
– Lemonade
Fourth of July
Invite everyone out for an American barbeque. Don’t forget the sparklers.
– Watermelon
– Blueberries
– Apple pie
– Hot dogs and burgers
– Corn on the cob
– Cole slaw
– Baked beans
– Beer
Southern lovin’
Take your taste buds down to Dixie with some soul food.
– Fried chicken
– Corn bread
– Peaches
– Pecan pie
– Sweet tea
– Mint juleps
New York deli
Slow down for more than a New York minute to eat with foods fresh from the Big Apple. After all, Forest Park is bigger than Central Park.
– Bagels and lox
– Corned beef on rye
– Matzo ball soup
– Kosher dill pickles
– Cheesecake
– Dr. Brown’s Cream Soda
Mediterranean cruise cuisine
Forest Park is no Agean isle, but enjoy an afternoon of Mediterranean cuisine by packing some of these tasty treats in your picnic basket:
– Pitas and hummus
– Olives
– Bread and olive oil for dipping
– Greek salad (feta cheese)
– Couscous
– Figs and dates
– Roasted lamb (Try the Gyro House just off the Loop.)
High tea
Make it a proper afternoon out on the grass. Pack a croquet set for additional enjoyment.
– Cucumber sandwiches
– Crumpets
– Scones
– Croissants
– Fruit salad
– Hot tea (or iced if you can’t take the heat)
Sweet treats
Why save the best for last? Satisfy your sweet tooth with dessert first.
– Chocolate-dipped strawberries
– Cookies
– Chocolate truffles
– Brownies
– Wine