Time Out did their annual "30 Coolest Streets in the World" list, and two Canadian cities made it. I'm actually surprised by Commercial Drive's addition. Not because it isn't cool or whatever, but because it's a pretty low key street outside of the city. Locals know all about The Drive, but it doesn't seem to have much of a brand outside of Metro Vancouver.
Anyway, here's the list:
1. High Street, Melbourne
2. Hollywood Road, Hong Kong
3. East Eleventh, Austin
4.Guatemala Street, Buenos Aires
5.Commercial Drive, Vancouver
6. Jalan Petaling, Kuala Lumpur
7. Rua da Boavista, Lisbon
8. Arnaldo Quintela, Rio de Janiero
9.Chazawa-dori, Tokyo
10. Consell de Cent, Barcelona
11. Bree Street, Cape Town
12. Oranienstraße, Berlin
13. Fifth Avenue, Park Slope, New York City
14. Ban Tad Thong, Bangkok
15. East 3rd Street, Los Angeles
16. Rua Sá de Noronha, Porto
17. Gerrard Street, London
18. Conde Duque Street, Madrid
19. Bucareli, Mexico City
20. Rue de Belleville, Paris
21. 18th Street, Chicago
22. Camden Street, Dublin
23. Foster Street, Sydney
24. Songridan-gil, Seoul
25. Quang An Street, Tay Ho, Hanoi
26. Miracle Mile, Miami
27. Saint-Hubert Plaza, Montreal
28. Troon Street, Athens
29. Cecil Street, Singapore
30. L.P Leviste Street, Manila
5. Commercial Drive, Vancouver
In a city of rapid change, Commercial Drive remains defiantly ungentrified. McDonald’s and Starbucks tried and failed to stay the course, and the many clothing shops and boutiques are devoted either to vintage (see: The Only and Mintage) or ethically sourced items from far-off places (Wander Emporium, Paranada). Sure, there’s a low-flying doughnut chain outlet and one of the street’s best (former) dives is now a generic watering hole, but nearly everything else is unique and one-of-a-kind. Hip by default, the Drive (as it’s known to locals) also boasts a family-owned bowling alley, a plethora of coffee shops (try finding a seat on a nice day), no fewer than four used book shops and three record stores – and more pizza (and pizza slice) joints than you can shake a pepperoni stick at. Like many other vibrant neighbourhoods, the Drive is still suffering a post-2020 malaise – a street that once boasted five stages for live entertainment is now down to two – but it’s still the best hang-out-and-people-watch show in town.
EAT Although pizza and sushi dominate the Drive, Lunch Lady’s modern take on Vietnamese street eats ensures the resto is almost always at capacity.
DRINK Commercial Drive is the heart of Vancouver’s Little Italy, and Bar Corso is one of the newer Italian additions. The small, intimate establishment is a perfect date-night destination for a Negroni or Amaro, followed by a glass of Barolo and a grappa finish.
DO Visit The Drive Canteen, a local snack bar with local and exotic eats, house-made sweets, and a large selection of non-alcoholic beer, wine, and mixed drinks.
27. Saint-Hubert Plaza, Montreal
Stroll between the landmarks of Art Mûr, a three-storey art gallery, and the brunch spot Le Toaster, and you’ll hit on a Villeray section of Saint-Hubert Street that’s totally unique in the city. A Latin enclave and hipster hotspot, Saint-Hubert Plaza is partly covered with a glass roof, making it ripe for exploring whatever the season. There’s everything from top-tier Mexican street food, tiki bars and prom dress shops to bookstores, thrift stores and made-in-Montréal streetwear stops like Pony. For something a little fancy, Montréal Plaza by Toqué! alums doles out small plates and fine wines in a fantastically decorated space, but most of Saint-Hubert Plaza’s vibe is deliciously relaxed.
EAT The gorditas, burritos and tortas de chilaquiles at Place Juárez draw crowds out the door. There’s also pizza and Jersey-style casino clams at Marci, spag bol with a side of Texas Ranch Water at Spaghetti Western and pillowy dumplings at La Maison de Mademoiselle Dumplings.
DRINK Anything tropical at the black-lit Snowbird Tiki Bar – whether it’s the house Mai Tai or the sharing Scorpion Bowl – will take you to a very special place.
DO Go bowling and beering with friends at Quilles G Plus, just off the strip, before catching a show at Ausgang Plaza.
https://www.timeout.com/things-to-do...s-in-the-world
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Yeah, I remember that show, and as I recall, that nerdy guy also hosted some other game shows. Canadian game shows: If you're lucky, you might win a toaster or maybe even a cassette deck.
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