WEST SEATTLE, Washington, February 01, 2010 (WSFB) – When it comes to fresh Latin food, great drink, a comfortable warm and relaxed atmosphere, there’s only one place to go in West Seattle: Mission.
Mission is celebrating their five year anniversary on Tuesday February 2nd starting at 7:00PM, and they’re doing it in style – 21 & over, no cover, and live musical entertainment. A significant milestone to say the least.
While excited about the five year anniversary celebration, co-proprietor and lifelong West Seattleite Eric Cozens has his sight set on a forward vision of participating in the growth of West Seattle and the Admiral Neighborhood.
“We’re excited about upcoming fundraising opportunities and community events,” says Cozens. “Our mezzanine area is ideal for such special occasions.”
For those of you who may not be familiar with Mission, it’s located in West Seattle’s Admiral Business District nestled between The Porterhouse and Brent Amacher’s State Farm Insurance office. Mission is a nondescript icon of sort with its low key exterior and subtle Southwestern color scheme that aesthetically sets the building apart. No flashy lights or gimmicks to lure you in, your decision to enter is deliberate and once you do, you may never want to leave.
Outside the front entrance is a Mexican style Nicho, which is basically a recessed area in the wall to put stuff. Decorated in an El Día de los Muertos theme with photographs and objects from presumably deceased individuals and a human skeleton replica, revelers can pay homage to the “late” patrons by tossing in coins or other objects.
Photo: Courtesy Eric Cozens
When asked why they chose to add this feature Cozens explains, “We were inspired from our travels through Mexico and Central America (my business partner Peter Morse drove from here to Nicaragua – and I have been through the Baja and Mainland Mexico on my motorcycle). Whenever there was a sharp turn in the road, there was always a Nicho there marking where someone had crashed and died. Some big and some small – but they always had bizarre stuff in them – usually a picture of the deceased, some iconic religious symbols, and a burring candle. But then there would be something random like a cob of corn, or a handful of bullets…”
Once inside, you enter a foyer that leads to the main floor dining area and bar. Spacious booths fill the south wall, with the largest one accommodating upwards of six to eight people. The area opens up as you move towards the bar, with a high ceiling, subdued lighting, and a wall of liquor that beckons you to sit and stay awhile.
Then you turn around and look up.
Stairs lead to an elevated dining area. Tables look out and over the bar, and you’re eye to eye with the wall of liquor. You proceed upward and the next thing you know, you’re at the top – the mezzanine.
The mezzanine at Mission is as close as you can get to a VIP room in West Seattle. This elevated and comfortable area features a large couch, several tables, a large screen television and most importantly, its own private bar.
The mezzanine area is available to reserve for parties and events and is an excellent intimate welcoming place for a group of twenty or so people.
You can connect with Mission on Facebook and their website.
Come celebrate Mission’s fifth anniversary on Groundhog Day, Tuesday February 2nd and support this local West Seattle success story.
WEST SEATTLE, Washington, January XX, 2010 (WSFB) – Mission is celebrating their five year anniversary on Tuesday February 2nd starting at 7:00PM, and they’re doing it in style – 21 & over, no cover, and live musical entertainment. A significant milestone to say the least.
When it comes to fresh Latin food, great drink, a comfortable warm and relaxed atmosphere, there’s only one place to go in West Seattle: Mission.
While excited about the five year anniversary celebration, co-proprietor and lifelong West Seattleite Eric Cozens has his sight set on a forward vision of participating in the growth of West Seattle and the Admiral Neighborhood.
“We’re excited about upcoming fundraising opportunities and community events,” says Cozens. “Our mezzanine area is ideal for such special occasions.”
For those of you who may not be familiar with Mission, it’s located in West Seattle’s Admiral Business District nestled between The Porterhouse and Brent Amacher’s State Farm Insurance office. Mission is a nondescript icon of sort with its low key exterior and subtle Southwestern color scheme that aesthetically sets the building apart. No flashy lights or gimmicks to lure you in, your decision to enter is deliberate and once you do, you may never want to leave.
Outside the front entrance is a Mexican style Nicho, which is basically a recessed area in the wall to put stuff. Decorated in an El Día de los Muertos theme with photographs and objects from presumably deceased individuals and a human skeleton replica, revelers can pay homage to the “late” patrons by tossing in coins or other objects.
When asked why they chose to add this feature Cozens explains, “We were inspired from our travels through Mexico and Central America (my business partner Peter Morse drove from here to Nicaragua – and I have been through the Baja and Mainland Mexico on my motorcycle). Whenever there was a sharp turn in the road, there was always a Nicho there marking where someone had crashed and died. Some big and some small – but they always had bizarre stuff in them – usually a picture of the deceased, some iconic religious symbols, and a burring candle. But then there would be something random like a cob of corn, or a handful of bullets…”
Once inside, you enter a foyer that leads to the main floor dining area and bar. Spacious booths fill the south wall, with the largest one accommodating upwards of six to eight people. The area opens up as you move towards the bar, with a high ceiling, subdued lighting, and a wall of liquor that beckons you to sit and stay awhile.
Then you turn around and look up.
Stairs lead to an elevated dining area. Tables look out and over the bar, and you’re eye to eye with the wall of liquor. You proceed upward and the next thing you know, you’re at the top – the mezzanine.
The mezzanine at Mission is as close as you can get to a V.I.P. room in West Seattle. This elevated and comfortable area features a large couch, several tables, a large screen television and most importantly, its own private bar. If Dr. Hunter S. Thompson were to visit the Admiral Neighborhood, this would likely be the place you’d find him tucked away in a corner sipping Wild Turkey and regaling folks with stories and conversation.
The mezzanine area is available to reserve for parties and events and is an excellent intimate welcoming place for a group of twenty or so people. The Funblog will be convening here in the very near future.
You can connect with Mission on Facebook and their website.
Come celebrate Mission’s fifth anniversary on Groundhog Day, Tuesday February 2nd.
