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If you're in the central area of town, the best place for deli goods is undoubtedly
Valvona & Crolla Caffè Bar
19 Elm Row (at the top of Leith Walk;
&
0131/
556-6066
). This Italian shop has an excellent reputation across the U.K., with a
wonderful range of cheeses and cured meats, fresh fruit and vegetables, plus baked
goods from rolls to sourdough loaves, all the condiments you might need, and wine
as well. Another option in New Town is the food hall at the top of
Harvey Nichols
department store, 30-34 St. Andrews Square (
&
0131/524-8388
). Freshly pre-
pared salads, lots of dried goods, plus fresh fruit and vegetables are stocked here.
In Stockbridge,
I.J. Mellis Cheesemongers
on Bakers Place (
&
0131/
225-6566
) sells award-winning British and Irish cheeses. The Mellis staff members
really know their stuff, and there are other shops in Old Town on Victoria Street and
south of the city center on Morningside Road.
If you're on the south side of the city near the Meadows,
Peckham's
on Brunts-
field Place (
&
0131/229-7054
) is a solid choice for filling a picnic basket. But if
you like Mexican food—Monterey Jack cheese, real tortillas, and the like—find
Lupe Pintos
in Tollcross at 24 Leven St. (near the King's Theatre;
&
0131/228-
6241
). The shop also stocks American goods, such as beef jerky, dill pickles, and
peanut butter.
Heading toward the Botanic Garden on the other side of town in Canonmills, at
the roundabout, there is a Spanish deli called
Dionika
(
&
0131/652-3993
).
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