Mellis Cheese Victoria Street

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"I.J. Mellis has been independently run for 25 years, opening this location in May 1993. The expansion speaks to the popularity of its star product: cheese. There's plenty of it to be found here, with shelves largely carrying Scottish, and other British, varieties. The Westray Wife, for example, is a washed rind cheese from the Orkney islands that tastes faintly of a hay meadow. You'll also find Spanish quince paste, little jars of pâté and rillette, wine, and crispbreads. Feeling decadent? There's also a wonderful selection of fine butters. Splash out on a full-on gourmet picnic; come with an empty basket and leave with a full one, selecting cheese and wine, as well as nibbles like charcuterie and crispbreads. Then, take your spoils to Bruntsfield Links, just a 15-minute walk away." - Krystin Arneson