It's Spring, and picnics are on our minds– even on a rainy day. To brighten the mood around BostonZest, here's a report on another great picnic combo– a lunch from Cafe Vanille, enjoyed on the Esplanade.
On one of our latest "sunny day adventures" we took a walk to Beacon Hill, checked the menus outside a few places and decided on lunch from Cafe Vanille. They offer a wide selection of picnic options- quiche; panini; croissant, baguette, or wrap sandwiches; salads; and soups.
We scored a picnic table near Community Boating for our meal, but a bench, a seat on a wall or on the grass would work too.
Ed chose the "Chipotle Chicken Panini" in the photo at the top. It was beautifully toasted, juicy and well made. He loved it. Penny enjoyed a beet salad with goat cheese- two of her favorite ingredients were perfect together!
Since we planned to walk for miles (we logged more than 7 miles by the end of our adventure) we each added a small treat. Penny had a miniature eclair and Ed picked an oatmeal cookie.
With weather like today's, we write and write so we can go out and play when the sun shines. Maybe you can get ahead in your work and make time for enjoying the warmth and sunshine coming at the end of the week.
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Details:
Cafe Vanille
119 Mount Vernon Street, MA 02108 (map & reviews)
617-523-9200
www.cafevanilleboston.com
Writers: Penny & Ed Cherubino
Photos: © 2010 Penny Cherubino
