Swing by Jason Greenberg’s Stacked Sandwich Co for NYC-style sandwiches and more. Options range from a gooey grilled cheese on sourdough and a classic BLT to the basil pesto sando with provolone and Parmesan. For a superb picnic sandwich, try the Veni, Vidi, Vici, an Italian toasted hero sandwich piled high with Genoa salami, provolone, pepperoni, ham, lettuce, tomato, red onion, marinated peppers, basil pesto, pepperoncini, and balsamic. 1890 Bonanza Dr, Unit 118

Viet Pham is well known as an award-winning chef and food TV star who has beaten Bobby Flay in cooking contests (more than once). But his true claim to fame might be for developing what many consider to be the best hot chicken around. At Pham’s Pretty Bird Hot Chicken, get your fill of his perfectly spiced, Nashville-style fried chicken sando with slaw, pickles, and Pretty Bird sauce on a buttered bun, plus chicken tenders, nuggets, and sides. Those daring enough will want to order the “Hot Behind” heat level to fire up your picnic. 1775 Prospector Ave

For gourmet picnic eats, order a sandwich or custom cheese and charcuterie board from Chop Shop, the butchery helmed by husband-and-wife duo John and Paige Courtney. Try the Gencarelli sandwich, featuring roasted pork loin, caper mayo, salsa verde, and arugula on sourdough, or the Butler Dip, made with dry aged beef, caramelized onions, and Swiss on sourdough, served with a house jus. 1177 Center Dr