Thyme & Again 14 Windmill Lane Southampton, NY (631) 287-7354 www.thymeandagain.com

Since May 1996, Thyme & Again, an intimate take-away food shop and event-catering firm located in the heart of Southampton Village, has been a staple in the Hamptons community. Delaney Oser’s vision of better quality food, service and style in the Hamptons are hallmarks of Thyme & Again, which combines impeccable service and sophisticated comfort food made with fresh, seasonal ingredients.

The catering arm, which operates from the same storefront kitchen, is equipped to take on the most lavish events fit for royalty or an intimate picnic for two. Catered events include weddings, holiday parties, corporate events, cocktail receptions, intimate luncheons, barbeques and dinner parties of any size from Manhattan to Montauk. The firm has also become a favored caterer among Hollywood celebrities, European royals and prominent industry leaders.

At the shop, loyal patrons feast on a tempting array of freshly baked muffins and cookies, homemade soups, delicious sandwiches and wraps, and salads for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Customers are drawn to the hometown atmosphere as much as their appetites are drawn to Thyme & Again’s specialty items. Healthy scones, the most popular in-store item, are made with oats, coconut, dried apricots, cranberries and raisins. Other specialties include daily soups and salads, turkey meatloaf and chicken "no pot" pies. Thyme & Again also offers specially-made gift baskets and boxes that will satisfy the sweet tooth with chocolate indulgences and homemade cookies, or the health conscious with fruit and cheese. Thyme & Again is open seven days in-season from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is closed Sundays during off-season.