Red Shoe Sunday

Dreamer in my Dreams

For lunch on Sunday I dropped by Sky Blue Sky, a sandwich shop in Koreatown. I first heard of them a few weeks back as a special caterer for Hooded Fang's CD release party. Their tosta mista (Portuguese ham and cheese) was good but it's time to check out their specialties.

Located on the 2nd floor near Markham and Bloor above Joons', a Korean restaurant, SBS is a cozy place that can seat perhaps 20 people. There were 3 booths and a few tables, all covered with a red checkered table cloth, identical to their sandwich paper wrap. A few steps down from the main area is a slightly sunken "living" room, complete with a faux fireplace, and a great view of Bloor St. through the giant floor-to-ceiling window. There's a bookshelf next to the stairs with a "take a book, leave a book" policy.

Mandarin Orange & Walnut Salad

Like their shop name, all the sandwiches are named after Wilco's songs. I ordered the Dreamer in my Dreams ($4.99) - roast beef, caramelized onions and cheddar cheese. From the specials on the chalkboard, I also got a Mandarin Orange and Walnut salad ($2.99). The orange and walnut made a nice combination along with the lightly spiced salad topping, but the lettuce was bland. They should use a more flavourful salad base. The sandwich was tasty, especially with the melted cheese and grilled bread.

It's a comfortable place to grab a cheap lunch. The only caveat is that service seems to be a bit leisurely. There was only a handful of people but my order still took 15 min. On the other hand, you can order ahead via email.