Picnic and Pantry
Northside | 4163 Hamilton Ave | Cincinnati, Ohio 45223 | 513-681-8600
Located at the Patio Porch next to Northside Tavern
About Us
Melt Eclectic Deli in Northside has opened a new business in the former Hideaway Restaurant space, next to The Northside Tavern. Picnic and Pantry is a small neighborhood market which focuses on essential groceries, fresh produce, and prepared foods. Think of it as an art supply store for your culinary needs, as well as a quick healthy meal option! We carry high quality staples like milk, eggs, meats, produce, and breads, but also have the ingredients you need to bake a cake, or build an impressive array of party platters.
Meal options include ready to-go sandwiches and salads. Using our store's quality ingredients, we will stock the shelves and grab-and-go cooler with vibrant meals(or meal "starters") that you can take home, or eat on the patio!
Picnic and Pantry brings a fresh and local spin to your lunch or party. Specializing in the homegrown menu mentality, Picnic and Pantry strongly supports the use of sustainable products and offers biodegradable dishes, cutlery and practices a drop off/pick up of fine platters that will enhance any meal.
Meal options include ready to-go sandwiches and salads. Using our store's quality ingredients, we will stock the shelves and grab-and-go cooler with vibrant meals(or meal "starters") that you can take home, or eat on the patio!
Picnic and Pantry brings a fresh and local spin to your lunch or party. Specializing in the homegrown menu mentality, Picnic and Pantry strongly supports the use of sustainable products and offers biodegradable dishes, cutlery and practices a drop off/pick up of fine platters that will enhance any meal.
About Our Staff
Frances Kroner and Lisa Kagen lead the menu development for the ready-to-eat, take-home gourmet foods, desserts, and our seasonal catering menu. AKA “Frannie”, many of you may know of her amazing contributions to the Northside community through her three years at Slims restaurant, two years managing the Northside Farmer’s Market, and her own brainchild: FEAST-Breaking Bread with the Creatives.
Lisa Kagen is the owner, business manager, and co-creator of Picnic and Pantry.
John Wales, Melt's commissary manager, continues to lead menu development and prep execution with owner Lisa Kagen for the Melt menu as well as Picnic and Pantry. Drew Chestnut has also joined Picnic and Pantry's chefs collaborative, assisting in the supervision of commissary management, and menu development. Both John and Drew have been steadfast creative team members with Melt since 2007, and are fabulous chefs & urban farmers!
Katie Whitaker is Picnic & Pantry’s Retail Manager, and is the primary buyer and director of customer service. Katie has years of experience as a sous chef, line chef, artist, and member of Melt's front of house staff for 3 years.
Lisa Kagen is the owner, business manager, and co-creator of Picnic and Pantry.
John Wales, Melt's commissary manager, continues to lead menu development and prep execution with owner Lisa Kagen for the Melt menu as well as Picnic and Pantry. Drew Chestnut has also joined Picnic and Pantry's chefs collaborative, assisting in the supervision of commissary management, and menu development. Both John and Drew have been steadfast creative team members with Melt since 2007, and are fabulous chefs & urban farmers!
Katie Whitaker is Picnic & Pantry’s Retail Manager, and is the primary buyer and director of customer service. Katie has years of experience as a sous chef, line chef, artist, and member of Melt's front of house staff for 3 years.
