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| - Sometimes a man's fate is inextricably linked to that of his favorite sandwich joint.
I'm partial to this location, which replaced a high-end sneaker boutique just North of Bloor Street just as I started work in the area.
I've been a fan of Da Box since I worked further downtown, and made almost daily trips to the Royal Bank Centre for healthy sandwiches and hearty soups. I valued the walk as much as the lunch, chained as i was to a dismal job at an office I disliked.
When I saw that my favorite spot would be joining me in my new career, in my new life, I felt as though fate had smiled upon me at last.
So I eagerly waited, and waited, and waited for it to open. By the time the Sandwich Box did open, my contract was almost finished, so those first few precious bites of ham and swiss were tinged wit the bitterness of possible unemployment.
But then I found a new job nearby, where I work happily and nosh to my heart's content, so it's all good.
So, yeah, they serve sandwiches; deliciously fresh-made on good, fresh bread; topped with your choice of spread, veg, and protein. If you like, you can get your sandwich grilled. Do it. Do it now. You could grill a shoe and it would taste better. For about $8 your sandwich comes with a fistful of simply dressed greens, and the ability to pretend that you're eating healthy (though really, if you opt for salami and cheese, it doesn't matter how much mesclun you scarf down).
Iconoclasts may opt for the salad bar. Salads are fresh, with ample variety, but it's priced by weight, and sometimes arrive with a side of sticker shock. Soups are a better and more cost-effective option. A rotating selection of mostly vegetable purees can be customized with corn, caramelized onions and/or parmesan cheese, and generally include a vegan option. They're almost uniformly good; not far off what you could make at home, but you don't have to clean out your thermos after lunch.
They make an excellent and affordable lunch alongside one of the pre-made sandwiches that occupy a cooler towards the front of the store. A $4 Ham and Swiss sandwich is a steal. More fresh bread (this time, multigrain), dijonnaise, good quality meat and cheese, lettuce and tomato. It's actually better than what I would make for myself. Egg salad is adequate, but underflavored. Ditto for tuna, both of which could use some tomato as well. Variations with shrimp, egg and avocado score better, especially when the avocado is at it's freshest (it does have a tendency to go unpleasant with age).
Packaged salads, desserts, and beverages including addictive peach iced tea round out the menu.
The latest Sandwich Box faces competition from exotic spots up and down Bloor and Yonge. Whether its pho, falafel, jerk or waffles. It's all got a place, but sometimes it's nice to just think inside the Box.
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