Best of Edinburgh featuring Sam Stevens of MILK cafes

THEBESTOFEDINBURGH Sam Stevens

Director of MILK cafes on her favourite city spots

Walk: Blackford Hill is on our doorstep and we try to get up there most days. It’s a great way to destress and it feels as though you have left the city. Cycle: We are keen cyclists in our family and one of our favourite routes is along the Innocent railway to Portobello. Once there, we love to stop for a bite at TLC on the Prom and grab a coffee from Crumbs of Portobello. Art: I can’t wait to visit the Fruitmarket Gallery now they’ve reopened. They always push the boundaries with their exhibitions. Food: The City Farm Shop recently opened on my doorstep selling amazing local produce. Interiors: I love a rummage at Drum Farm Antiques. Fashion: TOAST is one of my favourite clothing labels. I love the cut and quality of their clothing. I was so pleased when they opened a shop in Stockbridge. Outdoor wear: I love the outdoors but also love quality stylish clothing so Meander is my ideal brand. I have their woollen waterproof Nomad bomber jacket which I wear all the time. Coffee: Argyle place is my favourite coffee shop. The coffee is great and the interior is so beautiful. Dinner: My favourite restaurant has to be Timberyard. I love the building and the laidback interior. The food is impeccably sourced and presented and the staff are really knowledgeable and welcoming. Play: The Secret Herb Garden is somewhere I love to visit with my children. It’s a great place to relax and have a coffee and the kids can explore the grounds and the glass house. Gifts: Elliott’s in Stockbridge - I like to give foodie gifts and they have the best selection. Wine: Spry wines has a great choice of biodynamic wines. I love to go in and get recommendations from the staff, not had a bad bottle yet. Books: I think I’m the only person I know not to own a Kindle. I still love paperbacks and the best place to pick one of those up is Golden Hare in Stockbridge Group get together: The Pitt is a great place to go with a bunch of friends as everyone can get something totally different to eat.

To find out more about MILK cafe visit www.cafemilk. co.uk or follow @thecafemilk on Instagram

Timberyard

Spry wines