(Sponsored)

Thyme, an intimate Palo Alto neighborhood restaurant, inspires customers to relax and enjoy the simpler things in life - good food, a glass of wine, and a chance to unwind with friends. Their unique ‘fresh to table’ concept means that California inspired dishes are cooked to order using fresh and seasonal ingredients. Come in and taste the difference.

Thyme’s dining room is also available for private parties and office events in the form of a full restaurant buyout. They will work with you to plan your event with a unique menu for up to 25 guests.

EAT | DINE Seafood and cocktails—fresh oysters and seafood every day.

Why We Love It: Seafood served with crafted cocktails, local beers on tap and a standout wine list at the Kirkwood Plaza in Campbell.

EAT | DINE A San Francisco culinary tradition since 1983.

Cheese Please

“A lot of people come here for first dates,” says Jordan Trigg, owner and founder of 20Twenty Cheese Bar as he gestures around his simple and stylish neighborhood tavern. “It’s not intimidating and they can linger a while if it’s a fit, or slip away gracefully if it’s not.”

Most people do linger, though. The ever-changing selection of local, regional and international wines, beer, charcuterie and cheese fill the intimate tasting room with guests interested in noshing on small plates such as salads and sandwiches or sampling chef-inspired pairings.