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By Henry and Joe (anonymous) | Posted November 08, 2010 at 22:00:25

Nice piece Ryan,

I was there a couple of weeks back to see Stars at the Music Hall. Parts of downtown are strikingly similar. A walk through the old Galleria mall was depressing and gratifying at the same time (our problem is not unique). I remember upscale shopping there in the 90s when I was a Western student. Now it is dollar stores, bulk barns and other fillers, much like our own City Center. I wasn't sure whether to be happy or sad by the comparison, but on the surface, it seems that these dowtown malls built by Cadillac Fairview were doomed from the start. I've always liked Richmond Row., and spend time there out of nostalgia, but like Hess village, it sometimes doubles as a sexy kindergarten. There is also a really cool James St. kind of vibe near the John labatt centre and Covent Garden area. I will definitely dine there when I go back to see Rufus Wainwright in December.

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