This charming, tiny tapas restaurant in historic downtown Winters bills itself as “a delightfully random place to eat,” a tagline that Ficelle more than lives up to in every bite of its eclectic and shareable small plates. After you’ve been seated—either inside or out on the tree-shaded patio—open your tab at the register and order from the chalkboard menus touting an array of frequently rotating, mostly Spanish- and Mexican-inspired dishes (past highlights include compote-topped brie with whole grain crostini; grilled asparagus on creamy polenta; and rich crab- and shrimp-stuffed pasta that’s been baked in a lemony fontina cheese sauce). Do yourself a favor and avoid setting a time limit on your dinner here. Instead, settle in, keep your tab open, and let the conversation flow as you indulge in a delightfully random experience that’s best enjoyed slowly.