Simplicity is the little brother of Complexity which is more of a wine lounge-gastropub. Simplicity is closer to an umbrella delicatessen that includes fromagerie, charcuterie, magasin de vins, wine related accoutrements, catering, and culinary classes. Large kitchen facility behind can be seen through huge plate glass window.
You can order various prepared meats, sausages, cheeses, paste & sauces from the deli counter to take out or eat in along with wines to pair it with. I chose to eat inside which has bistro tables & chairs along with the house red wine du jour.
Didn't notice a sales person who could take on the role of sommelier & would advise what types of wines would pair with the ordered food.
1) I bought 2 oz portions to taste and chose:
a) Bresaola air dried beef with black pepper, Porcini mushroom, celery powder not made in Lombardia, Italia, but distributed from Brooklyn, NYC.
b) Sujuk, an Armenian style of domestic origin, that was "uncured" beef, lamb, red wine, garlic, celery.
c) Prosciutto but not "di Parma", but some domestic U.S. production.
All the above prepared meats were acceptable, but not exceptional in comparison to what I had in Italy although I have not been to Armenia.
1-3a) The house red wine was Casa Silva Terroir de Familia Carmènere Viñedo de los Andes Valle de Colchagua, Chile. It tasted flat, dull, insipid; not particularly interesting red wine of any note.
The staff member was accommodating, helpful if not the most informative & knowledgeable about the comestibles and libation that I had ordered.
For a far off outpost like Lancaster, Simplicity is impressive, and the selection of meats and cheeses are extensive. However, what I had sampled did not particularly impress. 3 stars. read more