Saturday, March 03, 2007

Wi-fi Watering Holes: The Rumor Mill Coffee & Laundry

This WFWH on Washington Boulevard in Culver City has two storefronts. One holds the coffee/food bar, tables and chairs, and a bay of about five desktop computers. The other holds a coin laundry. Not that important to me (because I have a washer and dryer at home) but probably a godsend to anyone who has to labor on the computer while doing the laundry.

Pluses: Nice facility. Very busy on a Saturday afternoon (i.e., now). Nicer decor than many; the place did not merely throw a bunch of eclectic couches, chairs and tables together for a faux homey effect. There's the usual art on the walls, and the condiments sit on an antique white stove. The espresso drinks and tea are very good. Open from the morning until 10 p.m. During the week, it has an open mic night (although I have not seen this yet). Lots of outlets, and the tables are located convenient to them. The Wi-Fi signal is strong. The free desktop computers are a nice touch.

Minuses: The concrete floor and bare-joist ceiling translates into a noisy space. This afternoon, the PA was playing Jack-FM, complete with commercials, unlike many WFWH which either play satellite radio, CDs, or their own Ipod playlists. Plus, the radio had some interference at one point, leading to irritating static and distortion. Parking is mainly on the street.

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