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Vanessa Grant
Vanessa has been to New York, London and Paris – and still considers Toronto her world-class city of choice (at least until French Vogue comes calling, of course). A trained journalist, currently…
Vanessa has been to New York, London and Paris – and still considers Toronto her world-class city of choice (at least until French Vogue comes calling, of course). A trained journalist, currently working at HGTV.ca as a web editor and producer, she's also been a researcher, beauty editor and fashion industry insider.
Although she's now covering home decor and lifestyle, the range of topics she write about is quite varied. Want to know how to get a man to buy you a drink at a bar, how beer is brewed or how Omega fatty acids can improve your health? Vanessa has written about it. And now with, Planet Eye, she’ll keep you up-to-date on the best events, restaurants and cultural activities the Toronto has to offer.
Instead of just hitting the gym, Vanessa takes classes at the National Ballet School and is proud of her impeccable posture. She loves Queen Street West and Kensington market for unique fashion finds. And sushi cravings keep her on the lookout for the freshest fish in the city. She’s dabbled in hand modeling and her delicate digits have graced billboards and magazine pages alike.
But Vanessa is most comfortable behind the camera – and can often be found in front of a computer reading about style and art or out on the street, discovering new restaurants, stores and hidden gems in her own city.
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Flo's Diner
Flo's Diner is a bit of an anomale in swanky Yorkville. The 50s-style diner offers tasty, classy diner food at prices as close to 1950s prices as you'll find around those parts.
The restaurant, on the third floor with a patio overlooking Yorkville Avenue, is adorned with Coca Cola memorabilia and vintage posters. The floor and bar are checkered and you expect the gang from the Archies to walk in any moment.
Like a good diner, Flo's serves breakfast all day alongside gourmet burgers (add guacamole and brie or roasted red peppers and goat cheese), grilled cheese, pizza and a selection of home-cooked platters like their hot turkey sandwich.
Flo's is the perfect place for dinner before a movie at the Cumberland theatre or for a delicious dessert after.