More Flavor: City Gem Brunello Picnic in Kensington Gardens

If carrying equipment and provisions on public transport seems like too much perspiration for a weekend's picnic, then the Brunello restaurant's new selection of hampers are ideal. Drop by the restaurant lobby (within the Baglioni hotel) and grab everything you need for a five-star afternoon for two. The focus is on classic Italian simplicity, and all dishes — from an exquisite seafood salad to focaccia bread with parma ham and cheese — are freshly prepared and nearly impossible to resist.

– Joe Rudkin