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Lunch
IN THE
b y J O S H M U R R A Y
Park
e Dirty Apron
e folks behind the counter at e Dirty
Apron share an appreciation for dining out-
doors. "We love it when the sun is shining.
It means we get to go outside and enjoy our
wonderful city," says Laura Barker, catering
manager at the popular Crosstown deli. e
most recent addition to the Chambar and
Medina food family o ers up two strategic
picnic choices: a meal for two, including
gourmet sandwiches, seasonal salad,
house-made cookies and beverages, or a
larger gourmet incarnation intended for a
small group, featuring charcuterie, cheese,
baguette, dessert bars and fruits with dip.
$50 FOR TWO DINERS, $80 FOR LARGER SIZE,
540 Beatty Street, dirtyapron.com
It's a romantic notion: dining
al fresco on a warm summer's
day along one of Vancouver's
famous shorelines. But it's not
always a simple undertaking.
Spare yourself the stress and
legwork of prepping by simply
picking up the phone. Each of
these local businesses provides
everything you need – from
delicious ingredients to handy
utensils – for a great meal in
the great outdoors.
THE DIRTY APRON'S
gourmet picnic includes a
charcuterie, cheese, baguette,
dessert bars and fruit.
PHOTOS
CLINTON
HUSSEY
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