A Hipster's Guide To Edinburgh
With many insisting that the hipster is a withering breed — bold rimmed glasses, beard, portable vinyl player and all — it seems that there still exists a subsection of society dedicated to protecting the eternal countercultural flame. Whether self-confessed hipster, against the grain aficionado or too hip to pigeonhole yourself into a socially constructed archetype, consult our hipster’s guide to Edinburgh. Cue hipster playlist and a surplus of intellectual pontifications.
1. Get Your Organic Foodie Fix At Hendersons Shop & Deli
Deli, Restaurant, Vegetarian, Vegan
Unaltered and earthy, eating green plays a significant spiritual role in the hipster subculture. When craving all things organic and vegan, consider Hendersons Shop & Deli — an Edinburgh fixture since 1962. Expect a smorgasbord of greens, fruit, fancy deli eats and vegan delights guaranteed to fulfill all hipster foodie wishes. When it comes to Hendersons, the food is humbled by the providence of the locally sourced ingredients. Let’s face it — you’re not a real hipster if the thought of kale doesn’t get you going!
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