With the Victoria Day long weekend now behind us you're probably getting down to business right about now, sorting through all of your tasks and wondering where your next business lunch will be.

Sala Thai's Burrard Street location is a good option for lunch with colleagues, potential clients and even your mom when she comes to town. The prices are reasonable for a casual dining environment that borders on having a formal atmosphere.

Are you a picky eater? No? Well then, do you like eating really creative sandwiches perhaps? The Salty Tongue Deli might be the spot for you. Unlike other sandwich options in Vancouver the Salty Tongue Deli serves up exactly what you want on demand. That's right - they have a selection of sandwiches but you can substitute everything on the menu.

When you are ready for a REAL adventure I would take things a step further and use the handy form to create a sandwich from scratch. To do this you must pick up this piece of paper near the till and check off what sandwich options you are craving. For my selection I chose some turkey, cranberry relish, humus, banana peppers and some greens. Sound gross? It was! I did enjoy it though because I picked everything myself so I had nobody else to blame.

When I think of Vancouver's Gastown I'm often thinking of all the places to get a soup and sandwich at lunch. Today though, I have another pleasure on my mind: the rich and flavourful tastes of Incendio Pizzeria, a well-known haunt for locals and tourists looking to fly under the radar and enjoy some time with friends.

The signature of the Incendio brand is the wood fired brick oven that is used for their home style thin crust pizzas. With all the fresh ingredients kicking around the kitchen this restaurant also features a
wide selection of salads and pasta dishes to keep you coming back when you're not in the mood for a slice.

When you need some fresh sushi on the go you should try Sushi Zero One on Pender Street. After you place your order they will actually make most sushi on the spot. That beats any pre-made sushi place hands down.

You will be pleased to know that the sushi is topped up with some veggies that add to the character of the rolls you order. Spicy rolls (shown here) get even spicier with a bit of onion and other fixings. It makes me feel like I'm getting a balanced diet even if I do not order any vegetarian rolls.

One of the things I am glad to see making a comeback is the grocery store as a universal place to replenish the soul. When I think about supermarkets I remember the one I had near my house growing up. It had a
restaurant on the side which made for a great shopping experience.

Until recently I had never given that bit of my childhood a second thought, that is, until I discovered sandwiches at Capers Community Market. Yes folks, it is on Robson (depending on the location you choose) but Capers is a worthwhile trip in certain situations.

Back when I worked in Gastown my office fell in love with a café with an unusual name: Bambo. If you're worried that you might call it "bamboo" like we did at first, fret no more: we have unofficially renamed the restaurant to "sandwich heaven" by popular consensus.

Bambo serves up sandwiches and coffee with all the fixings. The daily soups are a hearty and healthy option like only mom could make and the salads are consistently good as well.