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Buddha's Belly in Santa Monica Finds Freedom in The Independence

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After years of settling into Santa Monica's Third Street Promenade, Buddha's Belly converts into a modern tavern concept.

Outside Buddha's Belly Santa Monica
Outside Buddha's Belly Santa Monica

It seems that even a near perfect location right on Third Street Promenade isn't enough to save a tired brand like Buddha's Belly from finding the ax. Toddrickallen reports that the longtime quasi-Asian eatery is turning into The Independence, which purports to be a modern tavern concept on its splashpage website. Apparently things will turn around quickly, with an opening scheduled in the next few months. No other word on who's behind the operation.

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