Fireside dining in L.A.
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Until I encountered the fondue at Ocean and Vine, the restaurant in Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel, I was not prepared to cut the retro-dish any slack, remembering the rubbery sludge that made its way around living rooms in the '70s. Or was that the '80s? But hey, its rumored comeback is true. The restaurant at Loews may be ready for its comeback as well.
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Went here for breakfast recently. I had the fresh grapefruit juice and then I had the machaca which was scrambled eggs with shredded beef, peppers and...

I had wanted to like Ocean & Vine, but it ended up only being mediocre. It was a Thursday night and it wasn't even that crowded. The restaurant was maybe...

I just came here for lunch through dineLA. The ambiance is great with huge windows facing the ocean with view of the Santa Monica Pier. It's a great place...
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