{"id":824,"date":"2016-07-20T09:33:00","date_gmt":"2016-07-20T09:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bostonzest.com\/?p=824"},"modified":"2016-07-20T09:33:00","modified_gmt":"2016-07-20T09:33:00","slug":"where-to-pick-up-take-out-for-summer-events-like-shakespeare-on-the-common","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/bostonzest.com\/?p=824","title":{"rendered":"Where to Pick Up Take-Out for Summer Events Like Shakespeare on the Common"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tonight is opening night for Shakespeare on the Common,<\/a> so it seems like the perfect day to update great places for take-out food for events or a picnic. <\/p>\n

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Back Bay<\/strong><\/p>\n

Marlboro Market<\/strong> (map & reviews<\/a>) has a deli counter where they have some of the best sandwich values in the area. Simple, hearty fare made to your specifications by the friendly crew behind the counter. Bonus \u2013 you can fill your cooler with soft drinks, chips, and anything else you need here. They even sell the coolers!<\/p>\n

flour bakery + cafe<\/a><\/strong> has locations in the Back Bay, South End, Fort Point near the Waterfront and Harbor Walk, and in Central Square Cambridge. While you might be thinking about an all dessert picnic, remember they make great meals as well.<\/p>\n

Thinking Cup<\/a><\/strong> at 85 Newbury Street is between the Arlington and Dartmouth Street footbridges to the Esplanade and just a couple of blocks from the Public Garden. They offer a great selection of take-out. They also have locations across from the Boston Common at 165 Tremont Street and in the North End at 236 Hanover Street.<\/p>\n

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Bacco's Wine and Cheese<\/a><\/strong> is on St. James right off Arlington making it the perfect place to pick up a meal for either the Esplanade or The Boston Common. Above is their ready-to-go Bento Box. Each day they offer a selection of cheese, bread, meat, and condiments in a box. <\/p>\n

Next door at Bacco's Fine Foods,<\/a><\/strong> you can find sandwiches, hot meals, and everything you might want for a day outside enjoying the best of a Boston event.<\/p>\n

Cambridge Central Square<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is becoming a true food destination and not just for all the great restaurants located there. <\/p>\n

central bottle wine + provisions<\/a><\/strong> is great for those who'll be coming to the river from the North. They have a great selection of cheese, salumi, and an ever changing daily food selection.<\/p>\n

The H-Mart in Central Square<\/a><\/strong> has a Food Court making it a prime spot for gathering a great picnic to take to the river.<\/p>\n

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We highly recommend Panificio's gazpacho<\/a>.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Beacon Hill<\/strong><\/p>\n

Savenor's Market<\/a><\/strong> built its reputation on excellent meat, but they have always offered a fine selection of other food. <\/p>\n

Other favorite picnic pick-up locations from Charles Street are: The Paramount<\/a><\/strong> and Panificio<\/a><\/strong>. And for great, healthy snacks stop at the Fastachi shop at 83 Charles Street.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Boston Common<\/strong><\/p>\n

There is now some good food right on the Common. You'll find trucks stationed by the newly restored Brewer Plaza for long hours each day. There is also The Frog Pond Cafe<\/strong><\/a> in-season with some very nice options.<\/p>\n

Across from the Common is the Thinking Cup<\/a>, <\/strong>as we mentioned above. This cafe has built a solid reputation on its outstanding coffee service, but it also has great sandwiches and pastry.<\/p>\n

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We will make a special trip to the Greenway for the Jamaican Patties from Jamaica Mi Hungry.<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Waterfront & North End<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gathering food in the North End is a regular habit of ours. We love Salumeria Italiana<\/a><\/strong> and will often pick up a quick meal from their offerings.<\/p>\n

We love the recent addition of good Mexican food from Tenoch<\/strong> at 3 Lewis Street in the North End. We found it perfect for a picnic in Christopher Columbus Park.<\/a><\/p>\n

Along the Greenway, there is an ever-changing collection of food trucks and carts for meals and snacks. They have a schedule posted here.<\/a> You can consult our food truck tab<\/a> to learn more about some of the rolling restaurants. <\/p>\n

We've given you a start and told you about the places we go and enjoy. Tell us about your favorite places to enjoy an event or a meal and where you love to go to pick up your food. <\/p>\n

What's on your Food Lover's shopping list? <\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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Details:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
Photography: Stage photo courtesy of Shakespeare on the Common \u00a9 2012 Penny & Ed Cherubino  
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