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The Edison

Item: The Edison
Author: Jenny Peters

Type: Bar, Late Night / After Hours, Live Entertainment, Lounge

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The Edison is an old-school club, a place that evokes the vibe of a swank speakeasy from Prohibition days, from its almost-secret alley entrance to its self-avowed "sense of romance" which requires patrons to dress with a sense of style. Which means do not show up in "athletic wear of any kind," nor baggy or torn jeans, flip flops or other scruffy attire or you'll be turned away at the door. Men must wear collared shirts and dress shoes. Once inside, The Edison is a wonderland of sights and sounds, a sunken space that was once a power station now transformed into a seductive club. You'll find specialty cocktails (Absinthe, anyone?), fine wines and a menu ranging from snacks to full-on dinner choices. Live music, DJs and even a aerialist show are some of the entertainment; but note it is only open Thursday through Saturday most weeks.

Address:

108 W. 2nd Street, #101
Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-613-0000

Hours:

Wed-Fri: 5pm-2am
Sat: 7pm-2am

Website:

edisondowntown.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Jenny Peters
Los Angeles Local Expert

Best Nightlife, Nightlife near Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum: "Park in one of the nearby lots or use the valet service provided by The Edison on the corner of 2nd and Spring streets."

Recommended as Best Nightlife Because: There's no other club quite like The Edison in any part of Los Angeles, which means you have to see this special speakeasy.
Best for Nightlife near Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Because: There's no other club quite like The Edison and it's only a few short minutes by car from the Memorial Coliseum, well worth the trip.

Food Menu
- Patented Snacks
  
  Edison Fries
  
  Shoestring Potatoes tossed with Vinegar and Crushed Red Pepper ($9.00)
  
  Tesla Fries
  
  Sweet Potato Shoestrings for those who feel inspired by an Alternative View of the World. ($9.00)
  
  The Ember Parlor
  
  Yukon Potato Chips, Caramelized Red Onions, Pancetta, Red Pepper Relish, Whiskey Shallot Jus, with Aged White Cheddar Sauce. ($14.00)
  
  Bacon-Maple Beer Nuts
  
  Spanish Peanuts candied in a Bacon-Maple-Rosemary Crackle. ($6.00)
  
  Deviled Eggs
  
  An Edison Specialty. Farmhouse Eggs in a Nest of Shredded Potatoes. ($8.00)
  
  Angel Eggs
  
  Indulge the Dark side of Light, with our classic Deviled Eggs- topped with Caviar ($16.00)
  
  Hand Looped Pretzel
  
  A fresh baked Bavarian Pretzel with origins traced to a 12th Century German Baker's Guild. ($7.50)
  
  Pickled Vegetables
  
  An Assortment of Fresh Market Pickled Vegetables with a Lemon Dill Yogurt Dip. ($8.00)
  
  Truffled Mac & Cheese
  
  Vermont Two Year Aged White Cheddar and White Truffle Oil with a Parmesan Crust ($14.00)
  
  Classic Shrimp Cocktail
  
  Poached Jumbo Shrimp over Edison's Proprietary Spicy Cocktail Sauce ($14.50)
  
  Electric Squid
  
  Fresh Crisp Calamari with Garlic Chipotle Aioli, Cilantro Honey Lime and Cocktail Sauces. Mississippi. ($13.00)
  
  A Simple Salad
  
  An assortment of Mixed Greens, Avocado and Tomato. ($10.00)
- The Edison Far Eas
  Shanghai Wings
  Ginger Chili Wings bathed in Exotic Spices. Inspired by a Shanghai Adventure in the 1930s.
  
  For Ten: $14.00
  
  For Twenty: $24.00
  Ahi Tuna Tartar
  
  Tomatoes, Pine Nuts, Tobiko, Chives, Aji Amarillo Aioli Served on Artisanal Crostinis. ($15.00)
  
  Scottish Salmon Sashimi
  
  Fuji Apple, Avocado, Red Onions and Bonito Flakes in a Spicy Yuzu Sauce. ($14.00)
- Artisanal Flatbreads
  
  Heirloom Tomato
  
  With Creamy Buffalo Mozzarella and Sweet Basil Pesto. ($14.00)
  
  California Fresh
  
  Chef 's Choice of Fresh Fruit, Baby Watercress, Whipped Basil Ricotta with Balsamic Reduction ($16.00)
  
  The Butcher's Block
  
  Spicy Sopresetta, Fresh Mozzarella, and a Fresh Pisano Tomato Sauce. ($17.00)
  
  Artisan Flatbread Platter
  
  A sharing Platter of our Hand Crafted Flatbreads. ($36.00)
- Exclusive Patent Plates
  
  20th Century Sliders
  
  Our Legendary Kobe Beef with Arugula, Onion Marmalade and Cheddar, Gouda or Maytag Blue Cheese. ($16.00)
  
  Southern Sliders
  
  Fried Chicken Breasts Sliders, with Garlic Aioli, Cabbage Slaw, and Spicy Pickles ($12.00)
  
  Slider Trio
  
  Kobe Beef Slider, Fried Chicken Breast Slider and a Seared Ahi Slider. ($20.00)
  
  Grilled Vegetable Sandwich
  
  Toasted Pain de Mie with an assortment of Grilled Vegetables, Avocado and Balsamic Drizzle ($12.00)
  
  Seared Ahi Sandwich
  
  Pickled Ginger Slaw with Wasabi Aioli on a Toasted Multigrain Bun. ($17.00)
  
  Grilled Cheese
  
  Our Legendary Grafton Farms Aged Cheddar on Pain de Mie with a Cup of Market Tomato Soup. ($13.00)
  
  The Centennial Steak
  
  Flame Grilled Flatiron Cut served with Edison Fries and a Whiskey Shallot Jus. ($23.50)
  
  The Downtowner
  
  Jumbo Prawns on a bed of Stone Ground Grits with Sautéed Spinach and a Slow Poached Egg. Topped with Zoe's Bacon and a Brown Butter Vinaigrette. ($17.50)
  
  Steelhead Salmon Salad
  
  Grilled Pacific Steelhead Salmon Salad, Baby Watercress, Fresh Fruit, Salmon Roe, Almonds, dressed with Truffle Vinaigrette. ($17.00)
  
  Cabernet Braised Short Ribs
  
  Boneless Short Ribs served with Mashed Potatoes, Creamed Leeks and Roasted Heirloom Carrots. ($18.00)
- The Edison Patented Platters
  The Edison
  
  Chef 's Choice Sampler of Edison Favorites. The ideal way to Share the Experience. ($39.00)
  
  Artisanal Charcuterie
  Select Craftsman Meats served with the Finest Seasonal Garnishes.
  
  Small: $19.00
  
  Large: $36.00
  Fine Cheeses
  An Exceptional Selection of Cheeses served with Fresh Fruit and Breads.
  
  Small: $18.00
  
  Large: $34.00
  Charcuterie & Cheese
  Chef 's choice of Charcuterie & Cheeses served with Fresh & Dried Fruit and Breads.
  
  Small: $19.00
  
  Large: $36.00
- Imagination, Innovation And Indulgence
  
  The Elvis
  
  Pan-Fried Sandwiches filled with Peanut Butter and Banana, served with Cajeta Caramel. ($8.00)
  
  The Merry Widow
  
  Pan-Fried Sandwiches stuffed with Nutella and Banana. Pure Decadence, not to be missed. ($8.00)
  
  Warm Chocolate Chip Cookies
  
  Edison's famous Fresh Baked to order Cookies served with your choice of Chocolate or Vanilla Ice Cream. ($8.00)
  
  Decadent Dessert Platter
  
  A Delicious assortment of all three of the Edison Decadent Desserts. ($22.00)
  
  Ice Cream
  
  Chocolate or Vanilla Ice Cream made with Fresh Vanilla Beans and Cocoa. ($4.00)
Drink Menu
- Edison Signature Innovations
  
  The Mistress
  
  Vodka, Lemon, Pomegranate, Prosecco. ($14.00)
  
  The Edison
  
  Woodford Reserve Edison Barrel Bourbon, Pear Cognac, Lemon, Honey ($14.00)
  
  Que Linda
  
  Ilegal Mezcal Reposado, Agave, Lemon, Orange Bitters, Grapefruit Zest. ($14.00)
  
  Black Magic
  
  Aged Rum, Averna, Luxardo, Apple Bitters, Orange Zest. ($14.00)
  
  Algonquin #2
  
  103 Proof Bourbon, Pineapple Gum, Dry Vermouth, Chocolate Bitters, Orange Zest. ($14.00)
  
  Dead Man's Hand
  
  Double Rye Whiskey, Brown Sugar, Sarsaparilla & Whiskey Barrel Bitters, Orange Zest. ($14.00)
  
  Rosa de Fuego
  
  Casa Nobles Edison Barrel Reposado Tequila, Lemon, Honey, Cassis, Jalapeno, Sugar Rim. ($14.00)
  
  Damasco Brasa
  
  Cachaca, Apricot, Grapefruit & Grapefruit Bitters, Lemon Zest. ($14.00)
  
  Southside Fizz
  
  London Dry Gin, Lime, Mint, Soda ($14.00)
  
  Pimm's Cup
  
  House Made Pimm's w/a Gin Base, Lemon, Lime, Orange, Cucumber, Mint. ($14.00)
  
  Tennessee Twist
  
  Tennessee Whiskey, Ginger, Lemon, Lavender Bitters, Lime Zest. ($14.00)
  
  Happy Herbie
  
  Rye Whiskey, Jasmine Liqueur, Lemon, Apple Bitters, Orange Zest. ($14.00)
- A Sobering Spirit, Non alcoholic beverages
  
  The Natasha
  
  Raspberry, Lemon, Pineapple ($14.00)
  
  The Amelie
  
  Mint, Lemon, Honey ($14.00)
  
  La Palomita
  
  Grapefruit, Lime, Agave, Salt ($14.00)
  
  Paper Moon
  
  Cucumber, Lime, Tonic ($14.00)
- Bourbon
  
  Basil Hayden's
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Blanton's Single Barrel
  
  ($14.00)
  
  Booker's
  
  ($15.00)
  
  Breckenridge
  
  ($13.00)
  
  Buffalo Trace
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Eagle Rare Single Barrel
  
  ($14.00)
  
  Eh Taylor Small Batch
  
  ($14.00)
  
  Elijah Craig 12 Yr
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Evan Williams Single Barrel
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Fighting Cock
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Four Roses Yellow Label
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Four Roses Single Barrel
  
  ($14.00)
  
  George T Stagg
  
  ($32.00)
  
  Henry Mckenna Single Barrel
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Knob Creek
  
  ($13.00)
  
  Maker's Mark
  
  ($11.00)
  
  Old Fitzgerald
  
  ($10.00)
  
  W L Weller Reserve
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Woodford Reserve Edison Barrel
  
  ($12.00)
- Scotch
  
  Ardberg 10 Yr
  
  ($15.00)
  
  Balvennie 12 Yr Doublewood
  
  ($15.00)
  
  Chivas 12 Yr
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Chivas 18 Yr
  
  ($18.00)
  
  Chivas 25 Yr
  
  ($55.00)
  
  Clynelish 14 Yr
  
  ($16.00)
  
  Glenfiddich 12 Yr
  
  ($14.00)
  
  Glenfiddich 30 Yr
  
  ($55.00)
  
  Glenlivet 12 Yr
  
  ($14.00)
  
  Glenlivet 16 Yr Nadurra
  
  ($16.00)
  
  Highland Park 12 Yr
  
  ($14.00)
  
  Highland Park 18 Yr
  
  ($23.00)
  
  Johnnie Walker Black
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Johnnie Walker Blue
  
  ($40.00)
  
  Lagavulin 16 Yr
  
  ($20.00)
  
  Laphroaig 10 Yr
  
  ($14.00)
  
  Macallan 12 Yr
  
  ($14.00)
  
  Macallan 15 Yr Fine Oak
  
  ($22.00)
  
  Macallan 18 Yr
  
  ($34.00)
  
  Oban 14 Yr
  
  ($18.00)
  
  Pig's Nose
  
  ($11.00)
  
  Talisker 10 Yr
  
  ($16.00)
  
  Yamazaki 12 Yr
  
  ($14.00)
  
  Yamazaki 18 Yr
  
  ($32.00)
- Rye
  
  Eh Taylor
  
  ($15.00)
  
  George Dickel
  
  ($10.00)
  
  High West Campfire
  
  ($16.00)
  
  High West Double Rye
  
  ($12.00)
  
  High West Son of Bourye
  
  ($13.00)
  
  Rittenhouse
  
  ($11.00)
  
  Sazerac
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Templeton
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Old Overholt
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Whistlepig 10 Yr
  
  ($17.00)
- Irish
  
  Jameson
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Jameson Rarest Vintage Reserve
  
  ($55.00)
  
  Redbreast
  
  ($12.00)
- Other Whiskey
  
  Balcones Baby Blue Corn Whisky
  
  ($13.00)
  
  Bernheim Wheat
  
  ($11.00)
  
  Crown Royal
  
  ($11.00)
  
  George Dickel No. 8
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Gentleman Jack
  
  ($13.00)
  
  Jack Daniels
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Mellow Corn
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Seagram's 7
  
  ($10.00)
- Tequila
  
  Cabeza
  
  ($11.00)
  
  Casa Dragones
  
  ($50.00)
  
  Casa Nobles Blanco
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Casa Nobles Reposado
  
  ($14.00)
  
  Casa Nobles Edison Barrel Repo
  
  ($14.00)
  
  Casa Nobles Anejo
  
  ($16.00)
  
  Corralejo Blanco
  
  ($11.00)
  
  Corralejo Reposado
  
  ($13.00)
  
  Don Julio 1942
  
  ($32.00)
  
  El Tesoro Blanco
  
  ($12.00)
  
  El Tesoro Reposado
  
  ($14.00)
  
  El Tesoro Anejo
  
  ($16.00)
  
  Fortaleza Blanco
  
  ($13.00)
  
  Fortaleza Reposado
  
  ($15.00)
  
  Fortaleza Anejo
  
  ($17.00)
  
  Siete Leguas Anejo
  
  ($16.00)
  
  Ocho Plata
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Ocho Reposado
  
  ($14.00)
  
  Ocho Anejo
  
  ($16.00)
- Mezcal
  
  Alipus San Andres
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Del Maguey, Vida
  
  ($22.00)
  
  Illegal Anejo
  
  ($15.00)
  
  Del Maguey, Chichicapa
  
  ($14.00)
- Rum
  
  Appleton
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Bacardi Superior
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Bacardi 8 Yr
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Cana Brava
  
  ($11.00)
  
  Crusoe Spiced Rum
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Gosling's Black Seal
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Mount Gay Xo
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Rhum Barbancourt 8 Yr
  
  ($11.00)
- Gin
  
  Aviation
  
  ($11.00)
  
  Beefeater
  
  ($11.00)
  
  Bombay Sapphire
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Bols Genever
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Ford's Gin
  
  ($11.00)
  
  Hayman's Old Tom
  
  ($11.00)
  
  Hendrick's
  
  ($11.00)
  
  Martin Miller's
  
  ($12.00)
  
  No. 209
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Nolet's
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Plymouth
  
  ($12.00)
  
  St George Terroir
  
  ($11.00)
- Cognac
  
  De Luze Alfred
  
  ($13.00)
  
  Remy V. S
  
  ($14.00)
  
  Remy X. O
  
  ($25.00)
  
  Louis XIII
  
  ($250.00)
- Absinthe
  
  Clandestine
  
  ($15.00)
  
  Kubler
  
  ($15.00)
  
  Lucid
  
  ($15.00)
  
  Matahari
  
  ($15.00)
  
  Pernod
  
  ($15.00)
  
  St. George
  
  ($15.00)
  
  Vieux Carre
  
  ($15.00)
- Amari
  
  Averna
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Cynar
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Fernet Branca
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Lucano
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Ramazotti
  
  ($10.00)
- Other Spirits
  
  Laird's Bonded Apple Brandy
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Leblon Cachaca
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Kappa Pisco
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Razzouk Arak
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Tru Organic Vodka
  
  ($11.00)
- Draught Beer
  
  Figueroa Mountain Pale Ale
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Epic Hopulant IPA
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Hanger 24 Orange Wheat
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Stone Levitation Ale
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Stone Sublimely Self-Righteous
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Eagle Rock Solidarity Stout
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Boddingtons
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Newcastle
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Stella Artois
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Chimay Tripel
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Delirium Tremens
  
  ($10.00)
- Bottled Beer
  
  Amstel Light
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Heineken
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Dos Equis
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Scrimshaw Pilsner
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Wandering Aengus Anthem Cider
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Bitburger Drive N/A
  
  ($6.00)
- Red Wine
  
  Educated Guess Cabernet
  
  ($11.00)
  
  Jaqk Bone Dance Merlot
  
  ($13.00)
  
  Erath Pinot Noir
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Orin Swift Saldo Zinfandel
  
  ($13.00)
  
  Locations F Red Blend
  
  ($12.00)
- White Wine
  
  The Seeker Chardonnay
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Scarbolo Pinot Grigio
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Clean Slate Riesling
  
  ($12.00)
  
  La Montecchia Moscato
  
  ($12.00)
- Champagne & Sparkling Wine
  
  Perrier-Jouët
  
  ($17.00)
  
  Cristalino Brut Rose Cava
  
  ($14.00)
  
  Ruffino Prosecco
  
  ($12.00)
- Wine By The Bottle
  
  Stag's Leap Merlot
  
  ($80.00)
  
  Jordan Cabernet
  
  ($120.00)
  
  Continuum '09
  
  ($250.00)
  
  Mer Soleil Chardonnay
  
  ($70.00)
  
  Orin Swift Mannequin
  
  ($90.00)
  
  Cakebread Cellars Chardonnay
  
  ($110.00)
- Champagne By The Bottle
  
  Perrier-Jouët Brut
  
  ($110.00)
  
  Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque
  
  ($300.00)
  
  Taittinger Cuvee Prestige
  
  ($110.00)
  
  Taittinger Cuvee Prestige Rose
  
  ($110.00)
  
  Beau Joie Brut
  
  ($160.00)
  
  Beau Joie Rose
  
  ($195.00)
  
  Dom Perignon Brut
  
  ($350.00)
  
  Veuve Cliquot Brut
  
  ($150.00)
  
  Krug Grande Cuvee
  
  ($450.00)
  
  Armand De Brignac Blanc
  
  ($750.00)
  
  Armand De Brignac Rose
  
  ($750.00)
  
  Angel
  
  ($995.00)

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