Mars 2112

Mars 2112
Street-level sign for Mars 2112 near Times Square

Mars 2112 is one of many tourist-targeted restaurants in the Times Square district of New York City, based on future space travel and accommodations. At 33,000 sq ft (3,100 m2), it was the largest such themed restaurant when it opened in November 1998.[1] Businessman and founder Paschal M. Phelan claimed at its opening. "'It's the fusion of fun and good food and fantasy."[1]

Flying saucer

The restaurant is situated on a sunken courtyard in front of the Paramount Plaza building at Broadway and 51st Street. A UFO-like craft takes patrons to the dining tier, where the "Mars Bar" and "Space Arcade" are also located. Perhaps the most notable feature is Crystal Crater. Crystal Crater serves as the dining area. It is three stories high, and decorated to match a possible Mars subterranean landscape. Waiters are dressed in futuristic costumes, and food and drink items have space-themed names. After dining, patrons pass through two doorways where a "teleporter" takes them back to the main floor. Customers then enter the gift shop.

References

  1. ^ a b Marriott, Michel (February 18, 1999). "Mars 2112: A Space Odyssey". The New York Times. http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9B03E1DE1E3AF93BA25751C0A96F958260. Retrieved 2011-11-19. 

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Coordinates: 40°45′43″N 73°59′2.6″W / 40.76194°N 73.984056°W / 40.76194; -73.984056


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