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| - Those of us office dwellers on the eastern out skirts of the core (proper) are typically drawn west to the centre of the city by an imperceivable force. The dense pack of towers and the lunch choices it offers is a black hole of convenience that requires little thought. After a hectic morning, I don't really want to make many decisions so I allow myself to be drawn, along with the rest of the sheep, to mass produced (but still totally delicious and healthy) food outlets.
So here's the thing, I bike to work and on my way I often ride by this cute little shop on Queen East by Jarvis. Might seem a bit far out, but not really if you consider my office is near Yonge/Adelaide and I seem to have no issue walking down to IQ at Bay/Wellington. Do the math, it's basically the same.
I convinced my co-workers to indulge in difference today. We walked east. We didn't have to dodge all the smartphone zombies but there was one lady that we having a heated argument with a figment of her imagination.
Pink Grapefruit is totally worth it... 'it' being the risk of trying something off the beaten track. Serving Intelligentsia coffee, prepared meals, pressed sandwiches, soups, pantry items and more, it's a sweet little joint. The salads and sandwiches are fresh (though not made fresh right then and there), with attention holding elements. My Yorkville Summer salad for instance had moist chicken breast, goat cheese, berries, edamame, sunflower and pumpkin seeds. It was really tasty and only $8.95. I'm all for keeping lunch under the $10 mark. All the coworkers enjoyed their selections too, sandwiches and salads. We'll be going back soon.
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