Carissa's Bakery Is The Prettiest Pre-Picnic Stop Out East

While many know Carissa's Bakery as the cakes that launched a thousand Instagrams - whipping up avant-garde, too-pretty-to-eat floral beauties that just beg to be photographed - their gorgeous food styling doesn't end there. 

Serving up an all-day take out menu of gourmet dishes and boasting cases brimming with seductive baked goods, they're one of the most delicious destinations in The Hamptons!

Have an al fresco outing or afternoon of bumming it at the beach on the books? Their prêt-à-picnic boxes are a must. There's the standard lunch box, which comes with your choice of four half sandwiches (personally, I think you're a fool if you don't get the Jamon Beurre and Zucchini Mozzarella), snacks and spicy chocolate cookies. And for the picnicker who's looking to create a real sense of occasion, there's the lobster box, which includes two of Carissa's famous lobster salad rolls, snacks and a delectable dessert.

Just grab yourself a blanket, and scout out a sunny spot to enjoy!

Oh, and if you're looking to shake things up at home - because who isn't right now? - the East Hampton gem also offers weekly produce boxes direct from Quail Hill Farm and a chocolate bouchon at-home baking kit whose proceeds support the Springs Food Pantry. Both wonderful ways to indulge in the finer things and help give back to the community!

[Photos courtesy Eric Petschek & Carissa's Bakery]