Weekend Links: Memorial Day Celebration

Strawberry Cobbler & Cup O' Pisco Punch at Saxon + Parole*
*Photo not taken on a Monday night. Okay, it was.

Welcome to one of the BEST weekends of the year!! It's not too late to throw together something festive. Get inspiration from The Sweetest Occasion's 20 Red, White & Blue Memorial Day Party Ideas and The New York Times Memorial Day Picnic board on Pinterest.

For me, the time for rosé has officially begun - I had my first glass(es) of the season last week. I had been waiting for the perfect scenario to order it - a beautiful location, sunny weather... for some reason I felt it needed to be perfect. I even joked with a friend that I was treating it as seriously as losing my virginity. In that case, she said, I'd better just get it over with. Ha! Here are 5 great rosés to look out for: Everything's Coming Up Rosés (Food & Wine)

Summer is also the season for punch Ready to Roll with the Punches (NYT)...

...and spritzers All That Sparkles: 5 Spritzer Cocktails (PUNCH)

...and more wine Summer's Winners: 20 Wines Under $20 (NYT)

...and cocktails Make Mine Cool & Easy (NYT)

After all those, you're gonna need something to snack on. Let's start with the classic cheese straw: Straws They'll Grasp At (NYT)

For those in NYC, Tasting Table put together a guide to the Best Picnic Provisions near local parks. I love that my favorite Foragers made the list! (If it was possible to be BFF with a market, Foragers would be mine.) Also check this out: Every Summer Outdoor Movie Screening in NYC, Now in One Calendar (Thrillist)

Cheers!