Life on Mars (restaurant)

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Life on Mars
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The restaurant's exterior in 2022
Life on Mars (restaurant)
Restaurant information
Food type Vegan
Location722 E Pike Street, Seattle, King, Washington, 98122, United States
Coordinates 47°36′51″N122°19′21″W / 47.6143°N 122.3224°W / 47.6143; -122.3224
Website lifeonmarsseattle.com

Life on Mars is a vegan restaurant, [1] bar, and record shop in Seattle, in the U.S. state of Washington. [2]

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Description

Life on Mars is a restaurant, bar, and record shop operating in Capitol Hill's Pike Flats building. [3] Gabe Guarente of Eater Seattle has described the business as a "vinyl record-themed bar". [4] The business has served jackfruit tacos and cauliflower wings. The drink menu has included The Chillwave (gin, amaro nonino, and citrus), [5] The Opener (green tea vodka, elderflower, lemon, and soda), the Velvet Goldmine (mezcal, dark rum, cashew orgeat, and ginger), and the Life on Mars Imperial IPA made by Reuben's Brews. [6] The Friendship Bracelet has Ming River Baiju, Kiyomi Rum, Singani 63, Crème de Banane, Skinos Mastiha, fruit juice, strawberry basil and cucumber shrub. [7]

History

Life on Mars opened in June 2019. [8] The restaurant was vandalized in April 2020. [4] Murals were painted outside Life on Mars during the COVID-19 pandemic. [9]

Steven Severin is a co-owner as of 2021. [10] In 2021, Life on Mars participated in the Pike Street Trick or Treat, offering drink discounts for patrons dressed in Halloween costumes. [11] [12]

In January 2022, the business closed temporarily because of a staff shortage. Life on Mars re-opened on January 15, debuting a selection of nine non-alcoholic cocktails for Dry January. [13]

Reception

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Exterior, 2022

Ellen Meny of KING-TV said in 2019, "This is the ultimate spot for vinyl lovers, vegans, and everyone in between. If you love good music, good drinks and good plant-based food, Life on Mars is the place to be." [14]

In 2021, Gabe Guarente included Life on Mars in Eater Seattle's overview of "where to order some of Seattle's best cocktails". [5] The website's Mark Van Streefkerk included the restaurant in a 2022 list of eleven "great Seattle spots for elaborate nonalcoholic drinks". [15] Guarante and Brianna Gunter included Life on Mars in a 2023 list of thirteen Seattle bars with "incredible" cocktails. [7]

Allecia Vermillion included Life on Mars in Seattle Metropolitan 's 2022 list of the city's best vegan and plant-based eateries. [16] Naomi Tomky and Bradley Foster included the business in Thrillist's 2022 overview of "The Absolute Best Bars in Seattle Right Now". [17]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "How many stars for Life on Mars? We review Seattle's newest vegan restaurant with several demographics in mind". The Seattle Times. September 12, 2019. Archived from the original on November 2, 2022. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
  2. ↑ Rathbun, A. J. (July 8, 2022). "Life on Mars Lands on Capitol Hill". Seattle Magazine. Archived from the original on November 2, 2022. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
  3. ↑ Guarente, Gabe (May 23, 2019). "Capitol Hill's Highly Anticipated Vinyl Record-Themed Bar Will Open In Early June". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on November 2, 2022. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
  4. 1 2 Guarente, Gabe (April 20, 2020). "Cupcake Royale Reopens for Takeout and Delivery with CBD Buttercream Special". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on October 7, 2022. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
  5. 1 2 Guarente, Gabe (May 15, 2020). "Where to Order Some of Seattle's Best Cocktails, April 2021". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on November 2, 2022. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
  6. ↑ Knickerbocker, Kelly (September 12, 2019). "24 Epic Hours Eating and Drinking in Capitol Hill". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on November 26, 2022. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
  7. 1 2 Guarente, Gabe (May 15, 2020). "13 Seattle Bars That Serve Incredible Cocktails". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on May 14, 2023. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
  8. ↑ Guarente, Gabe (June 3, 2019). "Capitol Hill's Long-Awaited Retro Record Bar Previews Its Vinyl-Filled Space [Updated]". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on November 2, 2022. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
  9. ↑ "Murals for Days… Weeks… Months..." Seattle Metropolitan. Archived from the original on July 23, 2022. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
  10. ↑ "The Most Influential People in Seattle Arts". Seattle Metropolitan. Archived from the original on November 2, 2022. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
  11. ↑ Streefkerk, Mark Van (October 28, 2021). "The Eater Seattle Guide to Halloween 2021". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on November 20, 2021. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
  12. ↑ "11 great places in the Seattle area to get spooky food and drinks for Halloween". The Seattle Times. October 21, 2021. Archived from the original on November 2, 2022. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
  13. ↑ Streefkerk, Mark Van (January 19, 2022). "Life On Mars Shifts Seattle Bar Culture With the Addition of Its Elaborate Nonalcoholic Drinks Menu". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on November 2, 2022. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
  14. ↑ "Life on Mars in Capitol Hill lets you become the DJ". KING-TV. June 17, 2019. Archived from the original on November 2, 2022. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
  15. ↑ Streefkerk, Mark Van (January 19, 2018). "11 Great Seattle Spots for Elaborate Nonalcoholic Drinks". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on January 29, 2022. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
  16. ↑ "Seattle's Best Vegan and Plant-Based Restaurants". Seattle Metropolitan . Archived from the original on November 2, 2022. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
  17. ↑ "The Absolute Best Bars in Seattle Right Now". Thrillist. Archived from the original on February 18, 2019. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
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