It’s just about summer and time to dig out the red-and-white checkered blanket for a picnic. From banh mi sandwiches at the beach or pork buns at a city park, the Bay Area has no shortage of picnic spots and foods. As part of our All You Can East series, we’ll talk with chef and picnic enthusiast Samin Nosrat and KQED food editor Luke Tsai about how to plan the perfect picnic. Whether you’re headed to the waterfront or Washington Square Park, tell us: what’s your favorite place for a picnic, and what food are you bringing?
Picnicking with Samin and Luke: All You Can Eat

The beef short rib bento at Daly City’s Bart Grocery is hearty and surprisingly affordable. It makes for a luxurious picnic meal. (Luke Tsai)
Guests:
Luke Tsai, food editor, KQED Arts & Culture<br />
Samin Nosrat, chef and author of "Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat," host of the Netflix special with the same name. Her new podcast is "Home Cooking."
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