Top 5 lunches to fuel your creativity

To get big ideas, one must be fuelled adequately! Come noon, the same old dilemma seem to constantly plague a few Dashboardians around here who never seem to be able to successfully bring their lunch. “Where should we go for lunch?” It’s a hard choice but I’ve managed to compile a Top 5 list of favorite spots to hit for lunch around the Adelaide and Spadina area that’s affordable, quick and “relatively” healthy (y’know, veggies and stuff) :

1. Steamy’s –  Don’t let the funky name turn you off, this place is pretty great. Nice selection of Asian inspired dishes and adequately priced as well. The Pho is a winner but I especially look forward to their Garlic Pepper Pork, which they usually bring on the menu on Friday’s. That paired with shanghai noodles, veggies and an egg roll and your set.
2. China Town Centre Food Court – It’s quite the hike up to get there, but the food court is a hidden gem! Nice selection on different Chinese dishes and the amount of food they give you is insane! Generous serving with a great price makes this place a hidden gem.
3. Ackee Tree – I like Jerks. The spicier the Jerk the better. This place has one of the most awesome Jerk Chicken’s I’ve tasted in Toronto! They have pretty awesome beef patties as well and their lunch stew is tasty. I especially like listening to the island beats that they usually have playing while waiting for my order.
4. CJ’s Lunch Box – Sushi on the go and fast! How brilliant is that! All dishes are freshly packaged already so you just grab which dish you want and head straight to the cash register. Free Miso soup with your order as well so make sure to grab a serving. Try their Spicy Chicken as well, it’s pretty good and usually goes fast. I especially like running into the super friendly and enthusiastic man at the cash register. He’s quite the character and is sure to brighten your day.
5. Fusaro’s – The line- ups can be a bit annoying at Fusaro’s but the food is that good that a few minutes standing is not such a big deal. Office favorites are their Pizza’s and Chicken Parmesana. Have a look at their daily specials on the board as well to try something new. They also serve breakfast too and have found that they will make your eggs just the way you like it. (4 egg whites, 2 whole, scrambled with a bit of milk… perfect!)

Honorable Mentions: Craft Burger, Burrito Bandido’s, Fresh & Wild, Freshii & Sandwich Box, Pizzaolo ‘Crack’ Pizza.

*** Views and eating habits displayed here are solely of the blogger (A Art Director with a bit appetite and an interest for everything double meat) and not of Dashboard.