Few Los Angeles experiences feel more idyllic, more summer-quintessential, than a picnic and a show at the Hollywood Bowl. As the sun sets over the hills peeking out behind the venue’s iconic dome, world-class musicians, screenings of classic films and the Los Angeles Philharmonic take the century-old stage — and the only thing better than a good box seat to witness it all is showing up with the right provisions. Seasoned vets pack coolers full of snacks, homemade meals and even bottles of wine (for the shows that allow it), and the venue itself offers a catering program from Lucques Group’s Suzanne Goin and Caroline Styne for those looking to pick up dinner there. But the Bowl’s BYO-meal policy offers a unique opportunity to explore the venue’s surrounding restaurants and build a picnic that will draw the envy of your seat neighbors, whether you’re craving fluffy falafel, some of the best dim sum west of San Gabriel or L.A.’s most beloved papas rellenas.