Life on Mars (restaurant) explained

Life on Mars
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Food-Type:Vegan
Street-Address:722 E Pike Street
City:Seattle
County:King
State:Washington
Zip:98122
Country:United States
Coordinates:47.6143°N -122.3224°W
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Life on Mars is a vegan restaurant,[1] bar, and record shop in Seattle, in the U.S. state of Washington.[2]

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. 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

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 overview of "where to order some of Seattle's best cocktails". 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.

Allecia Vermillion included Life on Mars in Seattle Metropolitan 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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2019-09-12 . How many stars for Life on Mars? We review Seattle's newest vegan restaurant with several demographics in mind. . 2022-11-02 . The Seattle Times . en-US . 2022-11-02 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221102144704/https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/how-many-stars-for-life-on-mars-we-review-seattles-newest-vegan-restaurant-with-several-different-demographics-in-mind/ . live .
  2. Web site: Rathbun . A. J. . 2022-07-08 . Life on Mars Lands on Capitol Hill . 2022-11-02 . Seattle Magazine . en-US . 2022-11-02 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221102144700/https://seattlemag.com/eat-drink/life-mars-lands-capitol-hill/ . live .
  3. Web site: Guarente . Gabe . 2019-05-23 . Capitol Hill's Highly Anticipated Vinyl Record-Themed Bar Will Open In Early June . 2022-11-02 . Eater Seattle . en . 2022-11-02 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221102144700/https://seattle.eater.com/2019/5/23/18637615/life-on-mars-will-open-in-early-june . live .
  4. Web site: Guarente . Gabe . 2020-04-20 . Cupcake Royale Reopens for Takeout and Delivery with CBD Buttercream Special . 2022-11-02 . Eater Seattle . en . 2022-10-07 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221007171851/https://seattle.eater.com/2020/4/20/21228806/cupcake-royale-reopens-takeout-and-delivery-cbd-buttercream-frosting . live .
  5. Web site: Guarente . Gabe . 2020-05-15 . Where to Order Some of Seattle's Best Cocktails, April 2021 . 2022-11-02 . Eater Seattle . en . 2022-11-02 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221102144700/https://seattle.eater.com/maps/best-cocktails-in-seattle-takeout-delivery . live .
  6. Web site: Knickerbocker . Kelly . 2019-09-12 . 24 Epic Hours Eating and Drinking in Capitol Hill . 2022-11-02 . Eater Seattle . en . 2022-11-26 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221126224144/https://seattle.eater.com/2019/9/12/20862134/capitol-hill-in-24-hours-restaurant-bar-crawl . live .
  7. Web site: Guarente . Gabe . 2020-05-15 . 13 Seattle Bars That Serve Incredible Cocktails . 2023-05-29 . Eater Seattle . en . 2023-05-14 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230514010747/https://seattle.eater.com/maps/best-cocktails-in-seattle . live .
  8. Web site: Guarente . Gabe . 2019-06-03 . Capitol Hill's Long-Awaited Retro Record Bar Previews Its Vinyl-Filled Space [Updated] ]. 2022-11-02 . Eater Seattle . en . 2022-11-02 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221102144700/https://seattle.eater.com/2019/6/3/18650172/life-on-mars-is-now-open-capitol-hill . live .
  9. Web site: Murals for Days… Weeks… Months... . 2022-11-02 . Seattle Metropolitan . en-US . 2022-07-23 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220723042905/https://www.seattlemet.com/health-and-wellness/2020/05/seattle-coronavirus-art-quarantine-murals-capitol-hill-pioneer-square . live .
  10. Web site: The Most Influential People in Seattle Arts . 2022-11-02 . Seattle Metropolitan . en-US . 2022-11-02 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221102144700/https://www.seattlemet.com/arts-and-culture/2021/12/biggest-seattle-writers-music-industry-figures . live .
  11. Web site: Streefkerk . Mark Van . 2021-10-28 . The Eater Seattle Guide to Halloween 2021 . 2022-11-02 . Eater Seattle . en . 2021-11-20 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211120163108/https://seattle.eater.com/2021/10/28/22749456/the-eater-seattle-guide-to-halloween-2021 . live .
  12. Web site: 2021-10-21 . 11 great places in the Seattle area to get spooky food and drinks for Halloween . 2022-11-02 . The Seattle Times . en-US . 2022-11-02 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221102144706/https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/11-great-places-in-the-seattle-area-to-get-spooky-food-and-drinks-for-halloween/ . live .
  13. Web site: Streefkerk . Mark Van . 2022-01-19 . Life On Mars Shifts Seattle Bar Culture With the Addition of Its Elaborate Nonalcoholic Drinks Menu . 2022-11-02 . Eater Seattle . en . 2022-11-02 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221102144707/https://seattle.eater.com/2022/1/19/22892013/life-on-mars-dry-january-nonalcoholic-cocktails-seattle . live .
  14. Web site: June 17, 2019 . Life on Mars in Capitol Hill lets you become the DJ . 2022-11-02 . . en-US . 2022-11-02 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221102144700/https://www.king5.com/article/entertainment/television/programs/evening/life-on-mars-in-capitol-hill-lets-you-become-the-dj/281-61be9d53-0a07-46ba-969f-47fbd71e6288 . live .
  15. Web site: Streefkerk . Mark Van . 2018-01-19 . 11 Great Seattle Spots for Elaborate Nonalcoholic Drinks . 2022-11-02 . Eater Seattle . en . 2022-01-29 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220129011119/https://seattle.eater.com/maps/best-alcohol-free-cocktails-mocktails-drinks-seattle-restaurants-bars . live .
  16. Web site: Seattle's Best Vegan and Plant-Based Restaurants . 2022-11-02 . . en-US . 2022-11-02 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221102144701/https://www.seattlemet.com/eat-and-drink/best-vegan-vegetarian-and-plant-based-restaurants-seattle . live .
  17. Web site: The Absolute Best Bars in Seattle Right Now . 2022-11-02 . Thrillist . en . 2019-02-18 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190218021438/https://www.thrillist.com/drink/seattle/best-bars-in-seattle . live .