Hermanito Coming To Santa Monica…

Some excellent sleuthing on the part of one of my readers (Thanks Helen!) uncovered the mystery of what has leased the former Swingers space at 802 Broadway (corner of Lincoln) in Santa Monica.  She was able to discover a municipal application that reveals the name of the new business.  Apparently, it is none other than a Sawtelle’s white-hot Mexican destination Hermanito.  And this guy’s company is doing the design and consulting.  Interesting…

Swingers Diner Folds In Santa Monica

Well this came as a bit of a shock…  After what seems like, well… forever (in reality, 26 years), it appears that Santa Monica’s branch of retro diner Swingers has thrown in the towel at its 802 Broadway location.  So what happened to the neighborhood’s fave late night hang out joint?  A note affixed to the front door cites rising labor and food costs, and operating expenses as the culprits.

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