Lot 1224

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Citysearch

The Scene
Part Hollywood lounge and part beach cottage, this Loews hotel restaurant provides an array of dining options. The gently-lit patio opens onto the pool area, while the cozy bar gives way to a long, banquette-lined room accented by dark, hardwood floors, plantation shutters, and an open kitchen. While the easy-going atmosphere facilitates comfort, it can be frustrating when it translates to occasionally slow service.

The Food
The menu includes an eclectic blend Asian, Italian and American cuisine. An excellent starter is the abundant Thai fried calamari, which is served on a bed of iceberg lettuce and spiced with sweet chili sauce, lime and peanuts. Main courses like braised short ribs with carrots and celery lack distinct flavors and presentation. Classic sides like macaroni and cheese and potato gratin are disappointing; the mac isn't cheesy enough, while the gratin lacks its trademark buttery quality. For dessert, the molten chocolate cake oozes a blissfully creamy interior.