Foodie Friday: Outdoor Entertaining Essentials

(Via Megan Hess)

As I gathered my grilling gear last weekend, I realized that my stylish stash was missing a few entertaining essentials. I feel creating a terrific tablescape outdoors is just as important as it would be indoors. Of course, casual can be chic, but "nice" is always the goal. So I went shopping for us, and came up with some fab finds for grilling, chilling, wining, and dining.

Jonathan Adler Monogram Tray
 The haute hostess needs this acrylic tray! With over 15 designs to pick and personalize, it makes a great gift, too.
Zhush 

Panal Acrylic Tumblers 
Play patio peek a boo with this break resistant drinkware. They are fun, right?
Pier 1 Imports 

Coastal Melamine Dinnerware
Bring the Mediterranean to your patio with these pretty pieces. Easy to clean and break resistant.
World Market 

12 Wick Citronella Candle
 Illuminate your party and keep the bugs at bay with this special candle. It's refreshingly scented with notes of feathery coconut, sweet vanilla, enticing fruit nectars, and a hint of citrus.
Shop Terrain 

Quesadilla Grill Basket
I love this idea as an appetizer at your next barbecue. What a terrific tool! 
Sur La Table  

Range Smart iPhone / iPad Thermometer
Digital power for your kitchen. Now you can have something going in the kitchen, while you are outside enjoying pinot on the patio. Click to get connected.
Food52

Gilded Platter
Patio pretty.  Why not fancy up your cocktails with a gilded platter? This one, however, is not as precious as gold, but instead it is made from aluminum. Love it!
CB2

Kuba Napkins
Outdoors is the perfect place to play with patterns! 
These brights are right at any meal.
Serena and Lily  

Metal Lantern
Shed a lovely light in the garden or on the patio.
World Market

Nautical Knot Personalized Plates
These Boatman Group melamine plates are unbreakable and undeniably stylish, ship to shore. 
Neiman Marcus 

2-In-1 Mesh Grill Pan Set
What a great idea! Use this as a fully enclosed basket for mussels, potatoes and more, or grill two dishes at once. This is one innovative set!
Sur La Table

Grill Planks Sampler Pack (Set of 5)

These are my secret source for serving sweet, smoky, and savory barbecue. First I sear the meat or fish on the grill, to get the grill marks on the food. Then transfer your food and finish on the planks. Best yet, they can be used over and over again. 
Food52 

Stainless Steel Sliding Skewers

I love a kabob - any kind. My skewers, however, are very hard to operate.  The sliding disc on these, solves the problem. Read all about these genius gadgets at
Williams-Sonoma

Mini Wagyu Sliders

In case your own Piggly Wiggly doesn't carry Wagyu, these are packed with flavor and ready for you to grill at home. Only at...
Dean and Deluca 

Faux Bois Picnic Dinner Plate
My favorite find of the edit! Made from BPA Free plastic, this woodgrain plate mimics the look of glass. Best yet, they are dishwasher safe!
Shop Terrain

Twig Disposable Flatware 
So much style for a picnic or a patio party. It's hard to believe that they are plastic. I need these!
Shop Terrain

Tropical Tea Towels
You know that you are going to need them. Might as well make them cute!
West Elm

Beehive Beverage Jar
Party perfect for big batches of cocktails, lemonade or water.
Sur La Table
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