Picnic L.A. in Culver City


December in Los Angeles
is Picnic time!

Let me explain...

A new casual concept just opened in Culver City,
just steps from Sony Studios,
called Picnic LA.

This concept offers a menu
with an emphasis on seasonal vegetables,
composed salads, and well prepared proteins
in a casual 'picnic' manner.


Photo by Picnic LA
You move down the line and select 
your components, they're either
plated or packed for a picnic.


See What Jay Eats...

On this day, I chose the following:

Farro & Roasted Brussels Sprouts
with pickled shallots, peanuts, thai basil,
and mint.


Prosciutto & Fuyu Persimmons
with jalapeños 


Chef Alex Resnick mentioned that
the menu depends on the availability
of fresh products.  Something that you
can taste in the food.


Photo by Picnic LA
Toasted Barley & Butternut Squash
with sunflower seeds, harissa, and cilantro.
(vegan and slightly spicy)

Lots of vegan options here


Oil-Poached Salmon

Co-Founder, Eliot Silver, says
the proteins will change regularly
and the daily menu is available
on their website.

"Picnics on Demand" is available
for take-out and they have
a dedicated register in the back,
avoid the line at the door...


My Picnic LA lunch with
a California Juice Co - Mojave
(cold pressed apple, lemon,
ginger, and cayenne)


Co-Founder, Eliot Silver, informed
us of their "Prix Fixe" Picnic Lunch.
You pick the components within
the sets.  See their website
for Prix Fixe combinations HERE


Other goodies I sampled

 Farmers' Market Crudite
with seasonal vegetables and served
with a buttermilk dip

Loved how this crudite
was displayed and served.


Photo by Picnic LA
Roasted Beets

Always a favorite
and a good one here.


Dessert

They have a variety of desserts too.
Check their online menu
for the daily selection.


Everything served here can be packed
for a picnic.  Also, checkout their
'retail' picnic items.

This is a new concept that is an
upscale market-driven menu,
there's something for everyone.

I really liked how the
food is displayed
and served.



Picnic LA
9900 Culver Blvd, Unit 1B
Culver City, CA 90232
(310) 838-3388
info@picnic.la



Thank You!
Picnic LA
Alex Resnick
Eliot Silver
Brad Zions




NOTE:  I was a guest of Picnic LA.
I thank them for their invitation and hospitality.
All comments and opinions are strictly my own.




Photos by Jay Terauchi
unless otherwise noted
Jay Eats Worldwide
©Jay Terauchi

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