Edmonton. Ed.moon.ton.
So, I'm living on the moon.
Well maybe not, but with temperatures as low as this it seems like it. The streets are empty and the city is silent. Typically you can experience this sense of solitary isolation by going for early morning walks, however at minus 35 celsius you can experience it just about any time of day.
I am slowly beginning to become more involved in the culture of Edmonton and am starting to discover new exciting avenues for appreciation. I utilize many forms of transportation in Edmonton. Sometimes you will find me driving, walking, bussing, cycling and taking the LRT.
As a visual artist I am generally unappreciative of Edmonton's architectural history. The Art Gallery is definitely a step in the right direction. Edmonton needs to improve upon its aesthetic and functional design during any future growth.
Since this time of year is full of "best of" lists, I thought I would provide my own Edmonton version.
Let me know what you think.
Top 5 Coffee/Cap/Tea Spots
1. Sugar Bowl
2. Di Capo
3. Elm Cafe
4. Remedy (Chai Latte..mm)
5. That place that no one goes to in HUB that the shoemaker runs.
Top 5 Food Spots
1. Oodle Noodle
2. Dadeo
3. Zuppa's/Blue Plate Diner (Macaroni and Cheese!)
4. The Greenhouse (UofA)
5. Sunterra Market City Centre
6. Can anyone recommend a good sushi spot?
Top 5 Neighborhoods
1. Old Strathcona
2. Oliver
3. Westmount/124 st.
4. Garneau
5. Bonnie Doon
Top 5 Hang Spots
1. River Valley
2. Black Dog
3. Art Gallery of Alberta
4. Empress
5. Latitude 53
Top 5 Places I never go
1. That mall by the army base at the city's north end (I once dated an army girl and vaguely remember a mall with a tree logo...northwood is it?).
2. Communities south of South Edmonton Common (I don't support urban sprawl).
3. Mill Woods (ever since my Grandma moved out 5 years ago, I haven't been back).
4. Queen Mary Park (cheapest condos in Edmonton).
5. Giant cowboy boot.
So that's my Ed.moon.ton.
What's yours?
