Fact: The days leading up to a long weekend always feels like The Longest Week Ever. We're not sure why that is, exactly, but we can say this: If you want to throw the best Memorial Day bash on record, you should be grateful for the extended planning period. Since it's (blergh) only Wednesday, you've still got time to pore over this handy Memorial Day picnic primer from Washingtonian's Best Bites blog and take notes. It covers all the bases, from choosing quality meats to making watermelon vodka to wowing your veggie-loving friends, and there are plenty of recipes to peruse if you're lacking on inspo. Even if you're not a certified grill master, there's no better way to get through the mid-week doldrums than by planning a killer weekend, right? (
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