Thyme and Again: Good Food, Time and Again

Thyme and Again is a family story, first and foremost.  

After more than 15 years in the restaurant industry, Desiree Benipayo finally opened a place that feels  unmistakably her own, alongside her two daughters, Dana and Audrey, who now help lead and run the  restaurant together. While the family has spent years owning and operating established franchise brands,  Thyme and Again marks a new chapter: their very first original concept, built from the ground up.  

Located on the 2nd Floor of Barrington Place along Congressional Avenue, Quezon City, Thyme and  Again, created as a neighborhood restaurant, one that feels familiar, welcoming, and easy to return  to.  

Family Gathering

At Thyme and Again, cooking is a deeply personal experience. Inspired by the way families gather,  warmly, generously, and without borders. The menu also draws from the sun-soaked coasts of Italy, France,  and Spain, reimagined through the bright, familiar soul of Filipino cooking. Think Mediterranean food   with Filipino feels: dishes designed not for nostalgia, but for discovery. New comforts, unexpected flavor  twists, and plates meant to be shared.  

Family sits at the heart of everything here. From the kitchen to the dining room, this family-owned and family-operated restaurant shaped by recipes they love, stories they grew up with, and the belief  that food tastes better when made with care. Whether it’s a quiet weekday lunch, a slow and easy  brunch, or a lively dinner with friends, Thyme and Again is the kind of place you return to, not just for the  food, but for the feeling.  

Good food, every time.  

Good moments, time and again.