If anyone knows great places for picnics, it’s the staff at Black Tie Catering Company. We caught up with some of them at Union Kitchen, their Old Port cafe, to ask: What are your favorite picnic spots?
“I take cheese, crackers, and fruit to Kettle Cove in Cape Elizabeth for the beautiful views.” — Abbey Santos, administrator
“Prosecco, fruit, and cheese taste best on the beach on Peaks Island.” — Heather Dusty, event planner
“I head for Crescent Beach State Park with sandwiches, fruit salad, and Bissell beers.” — Kelcey Simpson, event planner
“I bring Otto’s pizza, PBR, and my dogs to the Eastern Prom.” — Joe French, catering chef
“I go to Fort Williams Park with finger food; I like to make kale chips, or I’ll bring cheese, crackers, and some wine.” — MaryEllen Fromkin, customer service
“I go to Mackworth Island for a hike with the dogs and to check out the fairy houses, bringing along fruit salad, lobster rolls, Union Kitchen potato salad, and Champagne.” — Amy Collins, co-owner and general manager
“I go to Chandler’s Wharf, stopping first for a smoothie at Maine Squeeze.”
— Avery Richter, executive chef
“I hit the Eastern Prom and East End Beach with sandwiches, fruit, and a growler of Barreled Souls beer.” —Nicky White, event planner
“Bissell Brothers beer, cheese, and crackers are my go-to for picnics on the Western Prom.” — Andy Negus, sous chef
“It’s a trip from Portland, but I love Pemaquid Lighthouse. My grandparents live near there, and they’ll make lobster rolls or a beefed-up Italian sandwich to eat on the rocks, along with Cape Cod chips.” — Ashley Small, pastry chef
