Aussie street crowned "world's coolest"
<p>Global media company <em>Time Out</em> have released their official list of the world's coolest streets, with one busy street in Melbourne's inner north coming in first place. </p>
<p>What makes a street cool? Well, according to the publication, each street's food offerings, drink options, cultural delights, nightlife and overall sense of community are the main factors that were taken into consideration when they made their list. </p>
<p>To create the 2024 lineup, the publication had their global team of local expert editors and contributors each make a case for the coolest street in their city. </p>
<p>Melbourne's High Street claimed the top spot local Time Out Melbourne editor Leah Glynn praising the road's "epic restaurants, hidden bars, live music venues and boutique shops". </p>
<p>Glynn said that the street’s “bona fide cool status” comes down to one thing - “its unique, something-for-everyone local businesses”.</p>
<p>The street itself is easily accessible from the CBD via the 86 tram line and criss-crosses the suburbs of Northcote, Thornbury and Preston. </p>
<p>Hollywood Rd, one of the oldest streets in Hong Kong came in second. Pre-dating LA's famous entertainment district, the street itself is home to incredible restaurants including Michelin-starred Tate Dining Room.</p>
<p>It's also home to the Man Mo Temple and the Mid-Levels Escalators, the world's longest outdoor covered escalator system.</p>
<p>East Eleventh in Austin came in third, as it "encapsulates the city's spirit" for packing so many venues in a short quarter-mile. </p>
<p>One other Australian street made it into the list of the top 30 coolest streets and that street is Sydney’s Foster St, which came in 23rd. </p>
<p>“Along with neighbouring Campbell St, it’s part of the inner city precinct known as the Hollywood Quarter,” <em>Time Out</em> said. </p>
<p>“Despite the dazzling name, the quarter brings low-key cool vibes, and is bordered by Central, Thai Town, and cool suburbs Surry Hills and Darlinghurst.”</p>
<p><strong>Here is Time Out's Top 10 coolest streets: </strong></p>
<ol>
<li>High St, Melbourne</li>
<li>Hollywood Rd, Hong Kong</li>
<li>East Eleventh, Austin</li>
<li>Guatemala St, Buenos Aires</li>
<li>Commercial Dr, Vancouver</li>
<li>Jalan Petaling, Kuala Lumpur</li>
<li>Rua da Boavista, Lisbon</li>
<li>Arnaldo Quintela, Rio de Janiero</li>
<li>Chazawa-dori, Tokyo</li>
<li>Consell de Cent, Barcelona</li>
</ol>
<p><em>Images: </em><em>South China Morning Post via Getty Images</em></p>
