I always looked forward to picnics as a child. My mom took them seriously, and made sure to pack our traditional gingham-lined woven basket with our favorite foods. Sandwiches were a focus, as well as the traditional sides of potato salad and slaw of some kind. But now when it comes to putting together a meal for an outdoor event at the Hollywood Bowl or Gloria Molina Grand Park, or just an outing to Griffith Park or the beach, the options are dizzying. Given that we are a multi-cultural food city with a thriving take-out scene, nearly anything that can be eaten somewhat neatly can be taken on a picnic. I mean, take-out food already has the verb in its name. I offer you a few choices. If you want more, I encourage you to read Laurie Ochoa’s May 24th Los Angeles Times Tasting Notes newsle

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