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65 | Park Provence Marinaside Yaletown's proximity to David Lam Park, English Bay and so many other popular outdoor spots makes Provence Marinaside an ideal supplier for your summer dining plans. "Rent a bike. Head out on a boat. And don't worry about anything other than which way the wind is blowing," encourages Provence's general manager Lisa Baldwin. e restaurant has focused its o erings on a spread for two this year, including six choices from their bites menu, two choices of fruit, a whole baguette, tapenade, crostini, artisanal cheeses, beverages and still water. $80 FOR TWO DINERS, 1177 Marinaside Crescent, provencevancouver.com Big Lou's Big Lou's prides itself on being Vancou- ver's rst nose-to-tail artisan butcher shop, but they are much more than just ne cuts of beef. While picnic packs are not new to the Railtown deli and restau- rant, Karl Gregg – one of Lou's proprietors – explains they have taken a new approach this summer. "We are currently changing format – doing more sourced items as we have availability," he explains. A special seasonal paté now highlights a collection of ne foods in their picnic for two, which also includes pepperoni bites, Calabrese salami, two specialty cheeses, pickled veggies, macaroni salad and more. $42 FOR TWO DINERS, 269 Powell Street, biglousbutchershop.com Cio 's, the wildly popular, family-owned Burnaby deli, opened more than 20 years ago, garnering immediate devotees with their local and imported cured meats, cheeses, pasta and preserves. is sum- mer, their picnic options expand to three, ranging from rustic to gourmet. "Our catering team picks from the enormous selection of products and customizes them to the client's needs," explains catering and food development manager Je rey Siemens. Choose from the Simplis- tic Sandwich Pack, the Backyard Picnic (featuring grilled or roasted protein of your choice, antipasti, salad and sweet) or splurge with the Cio 's Picnic, which boasts duck con t, corn and quinoa salad, buttermilk fried chicken and more. Cost varies with weight and selection, but $20 PER DINER starts you o nicely, 4142 and 4156 East Hastings Street, cio sgroup.com Stock Up Stock Up, Kerrisdale's favourite pur- veyor of prepared foods, o ers a sunny solution for your outdoor respite. "A picnic really is something special," says co-owner Simone Greaves. Lunch for two at Queen Elizabeth Park? Party of four headed to Kits Beach? It's cov- ered at Stock Up. Individually packaged, grab-n-go meals include fresh fruit, a cookie, a drink and a sandwich of your choice, with options ranging from smoked turkey to tomato and boccon- cini. "We have to take advantage of the hot months – head to the mountains or to the beach. Enjoy it!" Greaves adds. $12.50 PER DINER, 6019 West Boulevard, stock-up.ca Cio 's Meat Market and Deli PHOTOS CLINTON HUSSEY p64-65_Picnic.indd 65 2014-05-15 2:01 PM