SkyCity facts for kids
Quick facts for kids SkyCity |
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SkyCity during a service in 2006
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| Restaurant information | |
| Established | 1962 |
| Closed | 2017 |
| Current owner(s) | Space Needle Corporation |
| Head chef | Jeff Maxfield |
| Food type | Fine dining, Pacific Northwest cuisine, new American cuisine |
| Dress code | Casual |
| Street address | Space Needle 400 Broad Street Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Reservations | Yes |
SkyCity was a special revolving restaurant and bar. It was located high up on top of the famous Space Needle in Seattle, Washington, USA. It was first called the Eye of the Needle.
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What Was SkyCity Like?
SkyCity was a unique place to eat. It had a dining floor shaped like a ring or carousel. This floor slowly turned around. It moved on a track with wheels.
How Did the Restaurant Spin?
The spinning floor weighed about 125 tons. Even though it was so heavy, it moved very smoothly. It took about 47 minutes to make one full circle. This means you could see all of Seattle while you ate!
The restaurant was the oldest revolving restaurant still working when it closed. It only needed a small 1½-horsepower motor to make the huge floor spin. This shows how well it was designed.
Food and Style at SkyCity
SkyCity was known for its "fine dining." This means it was a fancy place to eat, but you could still dress casually. The restaurant served food from the Pacific Northwest cuisine and new American cuisine. This included fresh local seafood, steak, chicken, and vegetarian options.
The restaurant was designed by a company called John Graham & Company. They had built a similar spinning restaurant in Hawaii called La Ronde.
Why Did SkyCity Close?
SkyCity closed its doors in September 2017. This was for a huge project called "The Century Project." The Space Needle was getting a big upgrade that cost $100 million.
The New Glass Floor
Part of the renovation plan was to give the dining area a clear glass floor. Imagine eating while looking straight down at the city below! This new glass floor would also let diners see the special parts that made the floor spin.
When it was finished, SkyCity was going to be the first revolving restaurant in the world with a glass floor. However, SkyCity did not reopen.
What Replaced SkyCity?
Instead of SkyCity, a new place opened in the same spot. It is called the Loupe Lounge. It opened on April 9, 2021. The Loupe Lounge is a cocktail lounge, which is a place where people can enjoy drinks.
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SkyCity during a service in 2006
