Great Escape: Cheese and Romance Make a Great Couple

Cheese and romance haven't always made for a great combination in the past, stirring up images of badly lit romantic-movie scenes and the covers of paperback novels. But thanks to Chef C.J. Jacobson, the two can finally join together in harmony. Every Thursday night starting at 5 p.m. at his well-known gastro pub , this Top Chef serves up tasty creations featuring scrumptious cheese.

Enjoy four-cheese grilled cheese sandwiches and Coastal Farms cherry tomato salad with house-pulled mozzarella on Jacobson's “Big Cheese” menu, which changes so frequently that you'll want to stop by often. Or just sample from the regular menu and fill your tummy with mini pulled pork chuckers, paprika spiced calamari or fish tacos.

Whichever menu you pick, just save room for dessert, because nothing screams romance like their chocolate cake drizzled in peanut butter ganache served with pretzel ice cream. Actually, better order two desserts: It’s not very romantic if you and your honey end up in a fork battle.

So go send the kids to the grandparents' to play Candyland for the umpteenth time, while you enjoy delightful food. Oh no, no one to watch the kids why you nibble seared-diver scallops? Check out BabySitterSantaMonica.Com!