Perfect Picnic NYC, New York

The most charming sights Wendy Weston recalls from her travels along Italy's Amalfi Coast were scores of open-air picnics. Wanting to bring this slice of culture back to the United States, she founded Perfect Picnic NYC—a food-preparation and delivery enterprise dedicating to helping customers turn an outdoor meal into an experience. Ingredients sourced from regional farms and producers go into every spread, such as the American picnic with baguette sandwiches and the opulent brunch picnic with smoked fish and pastries. Eclectic sides include more than just whoopie pies and seasonal veggies; customers can also opt to add butler service to their meal, eliminating the need to bother with set up, clean up, or remembering which fork is the best for eating the tiniest pickles.

Knowing that the picnic experience isn't just about the food, Perfect Picnic NYC also makes itself accessible with Manhattan delivery and pickup. In addition to is Lower East Side kitchen, the company provides pickup at the west entrance to Central Park, and its goods often pop up at kiosks in Governors Island, Brooklyn Bridge Park, and other popular spots.