Wednesday, March 28, 2012

SimpleThings Sandwich and Pie Shop

I've been trying to not eat out as much lately, but it's so difficult when you live in a city where there is delicious food at literally every corner. But I really needed a break from my typical frozen-Trader-Joe's-entree-with-brown-rice/cous-cous routine (don't lie, you know what this is like). I'm really happy I chose today to branch out because I was finally able to try SimpleThings Sandwich & Pie Shop on 3rd Street, which is about half a mile away from the Farmer's Market and just a couple miles away from my place!


As you can tell, the place is tiny, but their menu is filled with delicious lunch and dinner options. Here is your favorite part: what we ate! 

My sister got the half sandwich and soup combo with the pulled chicken sandwich (arugula, pickled onions, garlic aioli, chevre spread, chipotle bbq sauce, pretzel roll) and a cup of roasted mushroom soup. Yum!


I got the chicken curry pot pie with a side salad. First of all, I love curry. Second, I love chicken pot pie. Clearly, this was a match made in heaven. My meal was so perfect since I've been feeling a little under the weather lately (pretty sure I played in the rain a little too much last weekend).


For dessert, my sister and I each ordered a mini pie. I got the salted caramel pie (left) and she got the coconut pie (right). 


Okay, so remember my post about Gjelena and their amazing butterscotch pot de creme? Well, the salted caramel pie was pretty much that, but cheaper, less buttery, and down the street from my apartment! I couldn't believe my taste buds! This is good and bad news. I never have to travel to Venice again! Ha, who am I kidding, I'm hitting up Gjelina again on Saturday with Christian and Annette.

Anyway, here were the other pie choices for today:


Since there were so many to choose from, we each took a little pie to-go as well. Look how adorable, yet understated, their packaging is! I especially love the saying on the inside, "Life is short. Enjoy the simplethings."


I wish there were more words to describe this place, but it truly speaks for itself. The simple aesthetic coupled with delicious food and great service makes for a great place for brunch, lunch, or dinner just about any time or day of the week (they just started serving alcohol for all you alcoholics). I've definitely added SimpleThings to my list of favorite restaurants in LA. You should, too.


SimpleThings Sandwich & Pie Shop
8310 W 3rd St
Los Angeles, CA 90048

16 comments:

  1. Yum!! I absolutely love pies. Do they have a good selection of savory ones? It's about time chicken pot pie become trendy.

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    1. I think they have like 4 or 5? So good. See you tomorrow night! And break a leg tomorrow!

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  2. Hey!
    Thanks for following!
    Just followed you back!
    These photos are amazing!
    The food looks delicious!



    http://clothes-and-fairytales.blogspot.com/

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    1. Of course! And thank you. :) The food was amaaaaazing! Yum.

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  3. great pictures. that food looks so delicious.

    x Daisy

    -> TMG FASHIONBLOG <-

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  4. Nice blog! Those pies look soo good! Thanks so much for your sweet comment and for following :) I'm following you too :)

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    1. Of course! The pies were soso good! I can't wait to go back, haha.

      Thanks for following! :):)

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  5. omg I love that place! it's so delicious! thanks for being my first follower :) I'll follow you as soon as I get home to my laptop

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    1. Yay, I'm first! haha It's amazing, and I'm going back ASAP. Thanks for following!

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  6. I really think your blog is amazing, would you like to each other?

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  7. Thanks sweetie, I just followed back!:X

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  8. All of these photos are amazing! I really do wish I could eat there, everything looks SO tasty. I feel inspired to make pie! I love the name of your blog by the way : )

    -Nico

    www.SatinAndSalt.com

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    1. Thanks! Omg, if you're ever in LA, definitely check it out. :D

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  9. am getting hungry by just looking at these photos!
    and yes, I'm following back! thanks for following and the comment sweetie :)

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    1. I know, I'm really thinking of heading over there for lunch today, HAHA. Anyway, of course! Love your blog!

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