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| - It's not so much the WIlco-themed nature of Sky Blue Sky that attracts me, it's the humble demeanour that the place emits. Though the sandwiches are yummy (if simple), I usually go to catch up with owner Chad Comfort.
I first went to Sky Blue Sky last summer, after returning from exchange in Scotland (I had been eager to check the place out while away). When going up to pay for my sandwich, Chad and I naturally got talking about music, I mentioned a few Scottish bands I got into while I was away, and we discussed NXNE, and just like that, a new friendship was formed. Okay, okay, it took a few visits, but you get the drift. This man is what I like to call a "gentle giant" (did I mention his name is Chad COMFORT?) as he is very kind and caters to the needs of his customers (once allergies came up in conversation and he found out I was allergic to nuts- the next time I came in he confirmed it with me and then promptly cleaned off his knife to make my sandwich- awesome.) What I like most about Chad is that he was the first person to ever acknowledge me as a "regular" at a Toronto establishment.
So, sandwiches. All loaves of bread are baked fresh each morning (call a day ahead if you'd like to order one!) and as a previous poster has mentioned, the ingredients are simple and no-fuss. After all, it usually is just Chad up there whipping these things up, and he's gotta make em quick! My favourite is the Casino Queen (A.M. album) - turkey breast, bacon, grilled onions and avocado toasted on whole wheat bread, consistently delicious so I can always expect it to taste good. I'm kind of lame in the sense that I always order the same sandwich, but altogether there are 10 non-veg and 7 veg sandwiches to choose from. I've tried the basic veg equivalent to the C. Queen, Wishful Thinking (A Ghost is Born) and it's tasty, if you're into portobello mushrooms. But friends who have joined me here have always enjoyed their sandwiches too, be it the Kingpin or the Hoodoo Voodoo.
With the plain decor (Wilco tour posters) and simple seating, this place creates a very non-distracting environment, which is actually perfect for getting a little work done, especially without the obnoxious glow of a Macbook Apple logo haunting you at every turn of your head. Hearty indie tunes are always on loop here too... Arcade Fire... Beirut... and of course, Wilco.
No need to make Reservations here ( Yankee Hotel Foxtrot), just stop by, eat in or take away and perhaps stroll down to Christie Pits. Unwrap that red and white checkered wax paper, and sink your teeth into your Wilco song of choice- Either Way (Sky Blue Sky), you'll be satisfied. It's Just That Simple (A.M.)
BOOYAH (obligatory reference to The Brendan Leonard Show, which introduced me to Wilco in 2004-- those who know what I'm talking about, big props to you.)
Read more about S.B.S. and side projects from two Wilco members in this December '09 article from the Globe and Mail!
http://m.theglobeandmail.com/news/arts/music/autumn-defense-and-the-taste-of-a-wilco-sandwich/article1826957/?service=mobile&template=shareEmail
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