Model Bites: Simplethings

"The way to a man's heart is through his stomach."

I always say you've got to eat to live.  For guys that means an endless smorgasbord of meat, meat, and more meat, unless of course he's vegan or pescetarian. Occasionally they'll throw some veggies or grains in the mix and maybe a dessert or two.  For this edition of Model Bites, I wanted to try something manly which is a little difficult for me since I don't like stuff. And by stuff I mean all the extra fixings dudes like to pile on food especially sandwiches.  It can get messy, but they like it. So I went somewhere with yummy goodness that both guys and dolls can enjoy... Simplethings.

In order to prepare myself to dine like a dude, I had to build up my appetite. Think about it, men can out eat women by a long shot. We take petite bites of food while they stuff their faces as if they've been starving on a desert island.  Simplethings specializes in sandwiches and pies, and I wanted to try everything on the menu. Talk about Mission:Impossible. So my good friend Taye and I devised a plan. She'd order one thing and I'd order something else.  I went for the BBQ Pulled Pork Pot Pie. Mmm, comfort. When you think pot pie I'm sure 1960s tv dinner comes to mind, but this was no frozen food.  Covered in a tangy barbeque sauce, this flaky goodness was stuff with every man's standard meat and potatoes but it was far from bland.  I like to think of it as a quiche for guys but without all the egg fluff we women like. As usual, my eyes were bigger than my tummy and I only got through half of it. 

Moving right along to the Pulled Chicken Sandwich.  This is a guy's sandwich if I've ever seen one. Pieces of chicken smothered in a chipotle barbecue sauce, arugula, pickled onions, garlic aioli with a chevre spread nestled inside a pretzel roll. Please take your time and savor the flavors with this one. Oh and use a napkin, you messy animals! Add the Butternut Squash soup to your meal, and your belly has officially been warmed up just right. Seriously, if your mouth isn't watering, you have issues.


Even though I was so incredibly full after all the food, I always leave room for dessert. Simplethings is known for having the most amazing pies in town from blueberry to this delicious one Chipotle Pumpkin. The bakers make them fresh every morning with seasonal ingredients and with fruits and veggies from local farmers. It's all made with love and from scratch. Guess what? These pies also come in different sizes to fit your appetite: cutie pie, simple pie, and big pie for sharing. Taye and I went for one cutie pie each, and then went back for seconds. What gluttons! 
Simplethings made me realize that chicks and dudes do share the same love for food, it's just that our palettes and portions are a bit more refined.  Rim shot. So stop by this wonderful little shop and try some grub for yourself. Get stuffed!
PS If you're looking for a great place to get desserts for Thanksgiving, Simplethings is the spot for you. Put in your orders ASAP.