Picnic Lunches From Street, Locali, And Tavern In Los Angeles

Even as summer winds down, there's still plenty of time for dining in the great outdoors. Here are some new offerings that make picnicking a breeze, whether you're headed to the beach, the park or the Hollywood Bowl. Tip: Call a day ahead for easy pickup.

Street Select six dishes from the world-cuisine menu to fill an oversize bento box (pictured, $25 per person). Chinese red-bean-filled sesame cakes or Ukrainian spinach dumplings topped with sour cream make hearty starters; for entrees, the supermoist rice flour-fried chicken and crispy lamb tacos are easiest to share. The rich and buttery PB&J cookies are a Susan Feniger family staple. 742 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood; 323-203-0500 or eatatstreet.com

Locali Takeout options at this socially conscious convenience store include organic and vegetarian dishes like the tempeh BLT ($9). Try the slightly sweet edamame-and-black bean salad as a small side ($2.25), or combine it with two others such as vegan potato salad and eggplant caponata for a full meal ($10). Everything is packaged in compostable containers, and orders over $75 come in a reusable tote. 5825 Franklin Ave., Hollywood; 323-466-1360 or localiyours.com

Tavern Suzanne Goin's larder offers a Southern-style picnic box ($25 per person) with two pieces of juicy buttermilk-fried chicken (thigh and leg; all-white meat is $5 extra) and a vibrant succotash-inspired salad. For dessert, cornbread and a peach or blackberry crumble come direct from the in-house bakery. 11648 San Vicente Blvd., Brentwood; 310-806-6464 or tavernla.com