Life on Mars (restaurant)

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

Life on Mars
The restaurant's exterior in 2022
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Restaurant information
Food typeVegan
Street address722 E Pike Street
CitySeattle
CountyKing
StateWashington
Postal/ZIP Code98122
CountryUnited States
Coordinates47°36′51″N 122°19′21″W / 47.6143°N 122.3224°W / 47.6143; -122.3224
Websitelifeonmarsseattle.com

Description

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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

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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

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References

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  1. ^ "How many stars for Life on Mars? We review Seattle's newest vegan restaurant with several demographics in mind". The Seattle Times. 2019-09-12. Archived from the original on 2022-11-02. Retrieved 2022-11-02.
  2. ^ Rathbun, A. J. (2022-07-08). "Life on Mars Lands on Capitol Hill". Seattle Magazine. Archived from the original on 2022-11-02. Retrieved 2022-11-02.
  3. ^ Guarente, Gabe (2019-05-23). "Capitol Hill's Highly Anticipated Vinyl Record-Themed Bar Will Open In Early June". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on 2022-11-02. Retrieved 2022-11-02.
  4. ^ a b Guarente, Gabe (2020-04-20). "Cupcake Royale Reopens for Takeout and Delivery with CBD Buttercream Special". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on 2022-10-07. Retrieved 2022-11-02.
  5. ^ a b Guarente, Gabe (2020-05-15). "Where to Order Some of Seattle's Best Cocktails, April 2021". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on 2022-11-02. Retrieved 2022-11-02.
  6. ^ Knickerbocker, Kelly (2019-09-12). "24 Epic Hours Eating and Drinking in Capitol Hill". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on 2022-11-26. Retrieved 2022-11-02.
  7. ^ a b Guarente, Gabe (2020-05-15). "13 Seattle Bars That Serve Incredible Cocktails". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on 2023-05-14. Retrieved 2023-05-29.
  8. ^ Guarente, Gabe (2019-06-03). "Capitol Hill's Long-Awaited Retro Record Bar Previews Its Vinyl-Filled Space [Updated]". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on 2022-11-02. Retrieved 2022-11-02.
  9. ^ "Murals for Days… Weeks… Months..." Seattle Metropolitan. Archived from the original on 2022-07-23. Retrieved 2022-11-02.
  10. ^ "The Most Influential People in Seattle Arts". Seattle Metropolitan. Archived from the original on 2022-11-02. Retrieved 2022-11-02.
  11. ^ Streefkerk, Mark Van (2021-10-28). "The Eater Seattle Guide to Halloween 2021". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on 2021-11-20. Retrieved 2022-11-02.
  12. ^ "11 great places in the Seattle area to get spooky food and drinks for Halloween". The Seattle Times. 2021-10-21. Archived from the original on 2022-11-02. Retrieved 2022-11-02.
  13. ^ Streefkerk, Mark Van (2022-01-19). "Life On Mars Shifts Seattle Bar Culture With the Addition of Its Elaborate Nonalcoholic Drinks Menu". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on 2022-11-02. Retrieved 2022-11-02.
  14. ^ "Life on Mars in Capitol Hill lets you become the DJ". KING-TV. June 17, 2019. Archived from the original on 2022-11-02. Retrieved 2022-11-02.
  15. ^ Streefkerk, Mark Van (2018-01-19). "11 Great Seattle Spots for Elaborate Nonalcoholic Drinks". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on 2022-01-29. Retrieved 2022-11-02.
  16. ^ "Seattle's Best Vegan and Plant-Based Restaurants". Seattle Metropolitan. Archived from the original on 2022-11-02. Retrieved 2022-11-02.
  17. ^ "The Absolute Best Bars in Seattle Right Now". Thrillist. Archived from the original on 2019-02-18. Retrieved 2022-11-02.
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