Picnic reloaded: whether it’s in a park, among the vineyards or under a tree, the return of the déjeuner sur l’herbe is now established no longer only for the Millenials, but also for the GenZ who are increasingly passionate about this experience provided they are more and more in terms of well-being but without failing to a touch of style.
the picnic enjoys a moment of popularity among young people. And now it becomes chic-nic: good food and no plastic.
The return of the picnic
After all the picnic is a timeless classic: ritual of connection with the nature that surrounds us, it is a moment of break from the daily chaos, during which one can enjoy the pleasures of company, food and the beauty of the world around. Sitting on a rug or plaid, under the sun or in the shade of a tree, time slows down and you can appreciate the little details that often go unnoticed in everyday life.
Picnic reloaded: whether it’s in a park, among the vineyards or under a tree, the return of the déjeuner sur l’herbe is now well established
Now it’s called chic-nic
And it is perhaps also for this reason that young people also like picnics, even if their version is less spartan, but more chic-nic. Picnic 2.0 is done by setting the table in an elegant way, presenting quality food and special drinks and completely banning plastic: all perfectly organized to obviously be reported on social networks. The chic-nic trend exploded this spring and has, in fact, multiplied ideas and recipes on Instagram and TikTok where today you can find baskets, stylish tablecloths, sandwiches and crockery of all kinds.
No more sandwiches, but quality foods
No longer just sandwiches therefore for the new déjeuner sur l’herbe: but natural and sustainable sandwiches And “wellness” drinks and smoothies to be consumed on the lawns and gardens laid out as in the past. And so, for example, the Erewhon smoothie made with coconut cream, goat milk and a spoonful of collagen powder developed by the American model Haley Bieber, Justin’s wife, and proposed by the gourmet shop of the same name, is all the rage on social media.
From chairs to cushions, there’s everything online
Then about everything you need to set the chic-nic, online searches for ideas grew by 385% and proposals by the same amount: ranging from blankets and carpets for the grass to fresh flowers, candlesticks, folding tables and chairs and ceramic or glass crockery because the perfect picnic does not include the use of plastic. There is also a positive trend in the purchase of thermal bottles to always have fresh filtered water for 24 hours, which have become cool accessories for young people and adults.
The picnic is sustainable
The etiquette of the sustainable picnic then provides for the choice of strictly non-plastic crockery: therefore plates, knives, forks, spoons and teaspoons only disposable. Finally, if you want to eat on the grass without getting too busy, there are even elegant restaurants in which to book wicker baskets, with bread and focaccia inside, cold cuts and cheeses, vegetable quiches and desserts and craft beers or local wines.
To find the right place and also many other ideas, there is a platform entirely dedicated to Chic-Nica portal that aims to bring the general public closer to the artistic and cultural heritage of the area and where you can find over 450 proposals including picnics, dinners in the vineyard and tastings to be done strictly sitting on the grass.
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