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Thursday, July 3, 2008
What’s on your menu for a concert at Chastain?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
A reader wrote into the Food & Drink section to ask for ideas for meals to take to successive concerts at Chastain. My mind began racing, thinking of all the yummy possibilities.
Unfortunately I haven’t gotten to Chastain yet this season (Check the Summer Music Guide), but I certainly have been doing a lot of take-and go-eating. When choosing menus to entertain away from home, I try to balance out things I can make ahead which are also easy to eat (i.e. no steak knives required.) When time is short, there’s no shame in supplementing with some high quality takeout items.
One easily transportable meal that is always a hit is a muffuletta sandwich, filled with Italian meats and a zesty olive relish. Make your own or pick one up at E. 48th Street Market in Dunwoody or at Parish near Inman Park.
Another “fan favorite” is a well seasoned, very thinly sliced marinated flank steak. It can be grilled and sliced before hand to eat as is, or sandwich the slices on a crisp baguette. Roast sweet onions to serve alongside the steak. A cornbread salad is also an unusual and refreshing unexpected side.
What do you like to make and take? What is the most unusual meal someone has ever turned up with at Chastain or other outdoor dining event?
For more ideas, check these out.
Easy picnic menus for the park
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