Picnic Planner

What's your idea of the perfect picnic? Whether it's foie gras and Chardonnay at a secluded site or just a bucket of fast-food chicken at a neighborhood park, here's where to spread your blanket and fill your basket--plus some backup plans.

Updated: June 18, 2001

Rain Checks

If it's too hot to head out, try cooling off at these popular summer hangs.


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Old Town Tortilla Factory

6910 E Main St, Scottsdale, AZ 85251


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El Chorro

5550 E Lincoln Dr, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253


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Hava Java

3166 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85016


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Cold Stone Creamery

455 N 3rd St Ste 120, Phoenix, AZ 85004


Provisions

Fill your basket with smooth wines and sun-kissed foods from these gourmet specialty stores.


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Trader Joe's

4821 N 20th St, Phoenix, AZ 85016


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AJ's Purveyor of Fine Foods

5017 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85012


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Sportsman's Wines Spirits & Spirits

3205 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018

If you can't find the wine, sprits or fine cheeses you seek here, you may not need it


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Vintage Market

2442 E Camelback Rd Ste B, Phoenix, AZ 85016

A taste of Arizona to enjoy picnicing in the desert.


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Duck & Decanter

1651 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85016

Prepared sandwiches in cute brown bags and gourmet ingredients for those intent on preparing their own.


Picnic Spots

Sure, it's a little warm out there. Our advice? Head out in the early evening and enjoy a starlight picnic after the sun goes down.


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Papago Park

625 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008