Where To Go On A Platonic Date With Your Best Friend - Los Angeles - The Infatuation

"This little tapas spot in Santa Monica sometimes gets lost in the shuffle of the big name restaurants in the area, but when it comes to finding a comfortable spot to have a two-hour wine-and-vent session on a Friday night, Manchego can’t be beat. The charming interior has tiled walls and floors, and there’s a big new front patio now to go along with the one they’ve always had hiding in the back. For food, expect an ever-changing line-up of sharable small plates ranging from spinach croquetas to jamon-wrapped dates." - brant cox