2010-09-10T13:43:21-07:00 http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/ Lussumo Vanilla & Feed Publisher http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1158&Focus=25585#Comment_25585 2008-02-24T22:55:18-08:00 2010-09-10T13:43:21-07:00 seth http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2532

http://www.edisondowntown.com/ Stopped into this place last weekend after I heard a friend talking about it. Went to downtown to specifically check it out, but once I noticed the line down the ...

http://www.edisondowntown.com/

Stopped into this place last weekend after I heard a friend talking about it. Went to downtown to specifically check it out, but once I noticed the line down the street with the velvet rope I decided to head elswhere (I really don't bite on those types of situations). On the way back to the car around 1:30 am the line was gone so I took a peek. Pretty amazing what you can do with a nearly 100 year old former power plant. We spoke with the hostess at the door for a few minutes and it appears that if you pick the right night and time you might be lucky enough to almost have this place to yourself. Worth a look if you live in L.A. or are planning a visit.

A quick aside on the velvet rope thing- in this particular situation it was truly bizarre, considering in this part of town you have some of the most severe cases of homelessness that Los Angeles has to offer within five feet of any direction.

Anyways- The Edison:

Interview with Andrew Meieran, the designer of The Edison









]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1158&Focus=25586#Comment_25586 2008-02-24T23:14:24-08:00 2010-09-10T13:43:21-07:00 angeldye http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=444

the Edison is fabulous.. I was there back in Dec. for an actual steampunk function.. it was a meet and greet for those in the scene, and to try and start up clubs in the L.A. area. I had gone with ...

Unextraordinary Gentlemen as part of their photography team.

heheh matter afact we talked shop on the seats in the very last photo!

anyhoo- yesh - if anyone has a chance - it is a total must see. It is I believe though, wasted on "hipster L.A." types..]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1158&Focus=25588#Comment_25588 2008-02-24T23:24:11-08:00 2010-09-10T13:43:21-07:00 Brandon Cyphered http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=333

God. That looks INCREDIBLE.

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1158&Focus=25589#Comment_25589 2008-02-25T00:03:07-08:00 2010-09-10T13:43:21-07:00 joe.distort http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1173

thats pretty amazing...but it looks like it would be pricey.

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1158&Focus=25593#Comment_25593 2008-02-25T00:31:19-08:00 2010-09-10T13:43:21-07:00 sacredchao http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1501

That's pretty cool. I'll have to check it out if I have the chance.

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1158&Focus=25599#Comment_25599 2008-02-25T01:17:33-08:00 2010-09-10T13:43:21-07:00 Aberrant_Press http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1308

Wow. Never thought I'd have a "non-firebombing" reason to go to L.A. Life throws you curves...

Life throws you curves...]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1158&Focus=25607#Comment_25607 2008-02-25T05:35:31-08:00 2010-09-10T13:43:21-07:00 Spiraltwist http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=426

I like it.

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1158&Focus=25609#Comment_25609 2008-02-25T05:46:32-08:00 2010-09-10T13:43:21-07:00 Sarpedon http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=113

This is spectacular. If I'm even in LA it's on my list of places to go. I just wish they had named it The Tesla instead, everyone loves Tesla.

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1158&Focus=25610#Comment_25610 2008-02-25T05:50:31-08:00 2010-09-10T13:43:21-07:00 Vespers http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=554

All the geeks love Tesla, you mean. But as this is in L.A., as angeldye said, it's wasted on hipster types, most of which probably wouldn't get The Tesla. The fools.

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1158&Focus=25612#Comment_25612 2008-02-25T06:30:49-08:00 2010-09-10T13:43:21-07:00 peteloaf http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1669

Well, they have 'Tesla Fries' on their menu... And yeah, I want to go there. What kind of crowd did you see there?

And yeah, I want to go there. What kind of crowd did you see there?]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1158&Focus=25619#Comment_25619 2008-02-25T08:39:36-08:00 2010-09-10T13:43:21-07:00 stsparky http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2311

I had no idea this existed. Thanks.

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1158&Focus=25622#Comment_25622 2008-02-25T09:08:38-08:00 2010-09-10T13:43:21-07:00 oldhat http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=75

They also have the Tesla Lounge within it, I believe...

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1158&Focus=25626#Comment_25626 2008-02-25T10:15:37-08:00 2010-09-10T13:43:21-07:00 Luke http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=193

I've sworn never to return to the pit of despair that is LA, but this could be enough to prevent me getting out of it should another work-reason come up. What are the crowd normally like? Does ...

What are the crowd normally like? Does anybody bother with full attire outside of organised events?]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1158&Focus=25652#Comment_25652 2008-02-25T12:05:00-08:00 2010-09-10T13:43:21-07:00 synthsapien http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2049

More pics here. The place itself looks great - love to visit one day.

here.

The place itself looks great - love to visit one day.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1158&Focus=25663#Comment_25663 2008-02-25T12:25:15-08:00 2008-02-25T12:30:40-08:00 Zoetica http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=74

Had my birthday party there! Attended the steampunk function Angeldye mentioned, come to think of it. One of my favorite zones, thought the music often leaves much to be desired. The dress code isn't ...

my birthday party there! Attended the steampunk function Angeldye mentioned, come to think of it. One of my favorite zones, thought the music often leaves much to be desired. The dress code isn't enforced as much as I wish it were, either. Regardless - the Edison is one of the most beautiful places I've ever been.

Oh and the Tesla fries? Amazing, and I don't even like fries. Also try the deviled eggs and chocolate martinis.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1158&Focus=25689#Comment_25689 2008-02-25T13:36:04-08:00 2010-09-10T13:43:21-07:00 peteloaf http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1669

Zoe, what are the standards for said dress code?

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1158&Focus=25695#Comment_25695 2008-02-25T13:50:46-08:00 2010-09-10T13:43:21-07:00 Zoetica http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=74

@peterloaf The usual nice-place-dresscode, really: no sneakers, no jeans, no baseball hats, collared shirts for men, no flipflops, no athletic wear etc.

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1158&Focus=25708#Comment_25708 2008-02-25T14:48:59-08:00 2010-09-10T13:43:21-07:00 synthsapien http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2049

I usually can't stand places with dress codes... I find they have the worst people.

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1158&Focus=25714#Comment_25714 2008-02-25T15:12:42-08:00 2010-09-10T13:43:21-07:00 Zoetica http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=74

@synthsapien Seeing someone at the Edison in flipflops or bluejeans would actually be pretty jarring. At least I so imagine.

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1158&Focus=25716#Comment_25716 2008-02-25T15:15:11-08:00 2008-02-25T15:23:13-08:00 peteloaf http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1669

I need some dress clothes here then, if I head out there...all my 'nice' clothes are on the east cost, and they prolly don't fit me any more. All I've got here is uniforms, haha.

All I've got here is uniforms, haha.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1158&Focus=25732#Comment_25732 2008-02-25T15:46:53-08:00 2010-09-10T13:43:21-07:00 synthsapien http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2049

@synthsapien Seeing someone at the Edison in flipflops or bluejeans would actually be pretty jarring. At least I so imagine. I guess it would at that. If he dress code was more of a suggestion it ...

@synthsapien Seeing someone at the Edison in flipflops or bluejeans would actually be pretty jarring. At least I so imagine.

I guess it would at that. If he dress code was more of a suggestion it wouldn't be so bad. Better still make it a members only place, but with offers that even out the payment. I was a member at Slimelight in London for quite a while and made an effort to get out of jeans and t shirt when I went there even though it's not entirely my scene - I went for the music and good friends.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1158&Focus=25743#Comment_25743 2008-02-25T16:25:22-08:00 2010-09-10T13:43:21-07:00 angeldye http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=444

yeah, for the most part it seemed all hipster L.A. type peoples.. dress-code is "supposed" to be nice club like stuff.. like Zoetica said.. no ball caps, jeans, shorts, tennies.. shirts. ...

again though - it is worth it to go and see it - they've got some pretty great food and specialty drinks. - They've got a Flapper dance revue too I think. The servers were wearing some pretty steampunky stuff.. braces, brown workmen pants, tan long sleeve shirts - looked good on 'em.

plus - and I wish I had lifted one - the menu is called "CATALOG OF PARTS" and totally looks like some kind of ol' manual.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1158&Focus=25791#Comment_25791 2008-02-25T20:50:51-08:00 2010-09-10T13:43:21-07:00 stsparky http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2311

I'd dress like a engineer who built stuff for Doc Savage. But I detest formal dress. Like we don't have the climate for it here.

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1158&Focus=25793#Comment_25793 2008-02-25T20:59:29-08:00 2008-02-25T21:00:15-08:00 Egon http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=698

Meh If there was a reserved party that required dressing up, I'd totally go, and probably have a great time. But trendy bars in Los Angeles with velvet lined waiting areas outside are OctEgon ...

If there was a reserved party that required dressing up, I'd totally go, and probably have a great time.

But trendy bars in Los Angeles with velvet lined waiting areas outside are OctEgon repellant. If you go, bring a rediculously attractive woman. Two if you can afford it. You'll get in much quicker.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1158&Focus=25799#Comment_25799 2008-02-25T21:31:33-08:00 2010-09-10T13:43:21-07:00 Vespers http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=554

I don't see what the fuss is about dress codes. What's so hard about wearing trousers instead of jeans and dress shirts instead of tshirts? It really does look better and it's not that hard; It's how ...

What I do hate is typical male formal wear, because it's just plain boring and ugly. But that's fixable. With judicious application of weirdo.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1158&Focus=25804#Comment_25804 2008-02-25T22:44:44-08:00 2010-09-10T13:43:21-07:00 Egon http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=698

This what you're looking for?

]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1158&Focus=25807#Comment_25807 2008-02-25T23:12:07-08:00 2010-09-10T13:43:21-07:00 Zoetica http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=74

What an admirable mustache!

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1158&Focus=25810#Comment_25810 2008-02-25T23:32:34-08:00 2010-09-10T13:43:21-07:00 Vespers http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=554

Darn tootin thats what I'm lookin for. And that really is a brilliant mustache. I am in awe of the mustache.

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1158&Focus=25813#Comment_25813 2008-02-26T00:28:48-08:00 2010-09-10T13:43:21-07:00 synthsapien http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2049

Excellent tache indeed!

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1158&Focus=25818#Comment_25818 2008-02-26T00:59:10-08:00 2010-09-10T13:43:21-07:00 Egon http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=698

That's by buddy Phil. He's quite a hit at the parties. Let me tell you...

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1158&Focus=25828#Comment_25828 2008-02-26T03:23:23-08:00 2010-09-10T13:43:21-07:00 howyadoin http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1675

I've been hearing about this place from Jonah Weiland. I really need to check it out at some point.

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1158&Focus=25850#Comment_25850 2008-02-26T09:22:30-08:00 2010-09-10T13:43:21-07:00 Fauxhammer http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=27

A most excellent and singular display of masculine facial coiffage! Bully!

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1158&Focus=25855#Comment_25855 2008-02-26T10:10:04-08:00 2010-09-10T13:43:21-07:00 Gypsy http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=30

This would be such a neat place to go to!!! Is there anyplace like this on the east coast???

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1158&Focus=25942#Comment_25942 2008-02-26T19:39:49-08:00 2008-02-29T18:02:04-08:00 Theremina http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2471

The Edison is thematic aesthetic perfection. I've never seen anything like it. Zo's party there was a blast, and since then it's become sort of an unofficial editorial meeting place for the entire ...

Re: places on the east cost like it. The only public venue I can think of off the top of my head that comes close is the incredible Cafe Moto in Brooklyn, which is located underneath an elevated train platform and looks like a City of Lost Children set dressing. The food and wine are excellent, and there's often live music (acoustic be bop, balkan and gypsy, mostly). Fantastic, but it's just nowhere near the same scope as the Edison, which is just... huge and (it bears repeating) perfect.

They're definitely trying to drum up interest among more fringe folks. The aforementioned meet and greet with the owner/designer and management was pretty exciting... Lucent Dossier, Robyn Swank, Thomas Kuntz, the full CH crew (with dear ol' Kit Stolen in tow) and several dozen other lovely folks hung out, ate yummy Tesla fries and talked about nice it would be to reclaim the space from the Entourage choads.

Personally, I'd give anything to get involved in curating a night in that place! When I imagine Sleepytime Gorilla Museum or Rachel Brice or Lucent or Jill Tracy performing in that environment, I get chills.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1158&Focus=25977#Comment_25977 2008-02-26T22:56:09-08:00 2010-09-10T13:43:21-07:00 howyadoin http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1675

What exactly is a Tesla fry? Do they cook it with alternating current?

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1158&Focus=25981#Comment_25981 2008-02-26T23:03:14-08:00 2008-02-26T23:03:36-08:00 Ben http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=700

@Howyadoin And from ten feet away, I'd hope.

And from ten feet away, I'd hope.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1158&Focus=25986#Comment_25986 2008-02-26T23:33:33-08:00 2010-09-10T13:43:21-07:00 Theremina http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2471

Mmmm. Delicious, crispy sweet potato fries.