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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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Kit Kat
Kit Kat is a cosy Italian restaurant on what used to be called "Restaurant Row" on King Street West. The home style cooking is so popular with locals and tourists alike that it can feel a little too cosy at times. Luckily, the food is delicious enough to distract you from the couple at the next table with whom you're rubbing elbows. The polenta is traditionally prepared with asiago, the pasta specials are so enticing, it's hard to decide which to order (I tried the jalapeno cheese ravioli special on the weekend) and the mains include tender filet mignon, rack of lamb and osso bucco.
Kit Kat has a second location, formerly called Club Lucky (the sign still says so) on John Street so both restaurants are perfect pre- or post-theatre.