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Elaine Glusac | brushed stainless-steel fork

Out To Lunch

by Elaine Glusac

’Tis blossom season — and if the weather hasn’t incited the urge to picnic, these nifties will.

— Elaine Glusac

Built NY, the force behind neoprene bottles and lunch bags, just launched the six-pack holder for those who can’t leave home without multiple malt beverages. $19. (866) 878-4281, www.builtny.com

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Umbra’s new Delish line of melamine dishware and acrylic goblets, tumblers, and old­fashioned glasses class up any lawn spread. $4-$17. (800) 397-5122, www.umbra.com

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Zelco’s Mangia utensil set includes a brushed stainless-steel fork and spoon that cleverly snuggle together inside the knife handle. $12. (800) 431-2486, www.zelco.com

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Leave the martini glasses at home. Cart a four-pack of screw-top Cocktails by Jenn — cosmos, appletinis, blue lagoons, or lemon drops. $15 for a four-pack. www.cocktailsbyjenn.com

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Tote your reds, whites, or bubbles in Travelon’s Wine BackPack, with compartments for an ice pack, glasses, nibbles, and two bottles. $50. (888) 300-4787, www.irvs.com

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