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F E D E R A L W A YONCE A YEAR PUBLICATION … Includes everything you want to know about how to connect with your community.
explore2013-2014
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Where I-5 & Hwy. 18 meetP.O. Box 3798, Federal Way,WA 980632525 S. 336th Street, Federal Way,WA
[email protected] for catalog sales and events
RhodyGarden.org 253-661- 9377Where I-5 & Hwy. 18 meet
P.O. Box 3798, Federal Way,WA 980632525 S. 336th Street, Federal Way,WA
[email protected] for catalog sales and events
RhodyGarden.org 253-661- 9377RhodyGarden.org253-838-4646, ext 140
Where I-5 & Hwy.18 meetP.O.Box 3798,Federal Way,WA 980632525 S.336th Street,Federal Way,WA
[email protected] forcatalog sales and events
MAYoR Skip pRiESt WELcoMES You to FEDERAL WAY
WELcoME to FEDERAL WAY!Whether you’re in town for a short stay,
or have recently moved here, Federal Way offers the best of Puget Sound: a family-friendly community on the shores of Puget Sound, with a rich menu of recreational and cultural activities, and easy access to re-gional destinations.
Featuring 8 miles of spectacular Puget Sound waterfront, Federal Way is centrally located in southwestern King County. Situ-ated 25 miles south of downtown Seattle
and 8 miles north of downtown Tacoma, the city occupies approximately 22 square miles on a plateau between Puget Sound and the Green River Valley.
Federal Way is strategically located as a major Puget Sound growth center, and
is home to Fortune 500 corporations, regional and national companies, and innovative local businesses. Our Federal Way Public Schools offer outstanding, innovative education and features four high schools on the Washington Post’s an-nual list of America’s best high schools.
Federal Way’s landscape features stunning views of Puget Sound and other iconic natural features, including snow-topped mountain ranges to the west and east. Mount Rainier, the fifth-highest mountain in the lower 48 states, dominates the skyline, rising to 14,411 feet above sea level. Mount Rainier is close enough for a day trip, finishing up with dinner at one Federal Way’s fine restaurants.
You’ll have plenty to do in town, however, as the city offers a full variety of recreational options, ranging from over 1,000
acres of developed parks, open space and trails to Washing-ton’s only theme park, Wild Waves. Federal Way boasts natu-ral and botanical attractions without par: the world-famous Pacific Rim Bonsai Collection and the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden, both on the verdant Weyerhaeuser Com-pany campus; stunning PowellsWood Garden; Dash Point State Park, featuring both forested trails and saltwater beach-es; the West Hylebos Wetlands Park, offering a walk through the old-growth wilderness right in the heart of the city.
The city’s natural attractions are complemented by superb cultural organizations and venues. With the Federal Way Symphony Orchestra, Centerstage Theatre, Federal Way Chorale, Harmony Kings, Federal Way Youth Symphony, Jet Cities Chorus, and many other performance groups, resi-dents and visitors alike enjoy first-class cultural offerings al-most every week of the year.
Festivals reflecting the community’s diversity and cultural activities are offered year-round including such events as the, “Desna Cup” Slavic Cultural Festival, the Northwest GlobalFest, the Fourth of July Red, White and Blues Festival, Federal Way Farmers Market on Saturdays, and many more.
The city is also a regional hub for amateur sports, boasting the acclaimed soccer and softball complex at Celebration Park and the city’s crown jewel — the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center, home to regional, national and in-ternational aquatics competitions since its construction in 1990 for the Goodwill Games.
With a full range of attractions, activities, dining, shopping and beautiful neighborhoods, when you’re in Federal Way, as our motto says, it’s all within reach!
Skip prieSt is mayor of federal Way. ContaCt:[email protected]
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South KingFire & Rescue
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Got Smoke Alarms? If not … Call Us!253-946-7347 – We Can Help!
West Hylebos Wetlands ParkConsidered Federal Way’s hidden jewel, the 120-acre
West Hylebos Wetlands Park is located off South 348th Street. The park is a critical natural habitat for local wild-life. A boardwalk loops through the bog and moss-coated woods. Tens of thousands of people visit the park each year, and it has been recognized as one of the state’s top nature areas.
Wild Waves Theme ParkLocated on 70 acres at 36201 Enchanted Parkway South (just
off Interstate 5) in Federal Way, Wild Waves is the largest theme park in Washington and is also the largest seasonal employer in the region.
This summer, Wild Waves will feature onsite concerts in its 4,000-seat amphitheater. The first announced performer is coun-try music artist Gloriana on Aug. 30.
The park features 20 waterslides, a 24,000-square-foot wave pool and the state’s biggest wooden roller coaster, TimberHawk.
To learn more, contact (253) 661-8000 or visit www.wildwaves.com.
PLACES TO GO:
The PowellsWood Garden is a 3-acre urban oasis with a twist.
POWELLSWOOD GARDEN:A tranquil escape into natureBy anDy [email protected]
Tucked in a corner of the Marine Hills neighborhood off Dash Point Road, visitors can find peace and tranquility from the garden’s tech-nicolor blooms, fragrant perennials and trickling streams.
“It’s more of a painter’s pallet than a plantsman’s list,” said Monte Powell, who shares a passion for gardening with his wife, Diane. “It’s not a botanic garden. There’s more order, rhythm and color.”
After a three-month renovation, PowellsWood will reopen to the public on June 22-23. Much of the garden was replanted and more open spaces were created.
Each well-manicured nook, or “room,” hosts native and non-native Northwest plants, framed by lush greenery and woods. Visitors can find favorites like fuchsias, Asian lilies, hydrangeas and hostas, but also see a few curveballs — like a trio of banana plants that overlook the gar-den’s tea room and patio.
Powell wanted to symbolize the nuances of climate change and show how the bananas, while native to more warmer latitudes, could still thrive in the Northwest.
The bananas also represent an educational component of Powells-Wood. Powell has goals of partnering with University of Washington and Federal Way students — anything to immerse youth in studying nature. Families are already welcome to visit and bring their children, who can see a frog or a tadpole, or kick over a rock and find slug eggs.PowellsWood Garden is located at 430 S. Dash Point Road. The
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REALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED. NO CHECKS, PLEASE.ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED. NO CHECKS, PLEASE.
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garden will be open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, June 25 through Oct. 31. Admission is $5, children 12 and under are free. Visit powellswood.org.
……Storytelling Festival
The 2nd annual PowellsWood Storytelling Festival is open to the public on Saturday, July 27.
The festival is co-sponsored by the Seattle Storytellers Guild. Listen to masters perform folk tales based on real people, historical events and personal experiences. These storytellers don’t read from a book. They mesmerize audiences with engaging and emotional tales told in their own words.
Sandwiches, snacks, ice cream, pop, and water are available for purchase.
Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children, and $20 per family. To learn more about parking, visit powellswood.org.
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FEDERAL WAY MIRROR IS PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY. | CONTACT US AT: FEDERAL WAY MIRROR, 31919 1ST AVE. S., SUITE 101, FEDERAL WAY, WA 98003 | 253.925.5565 | FEDERALWAYMIRROR.COM
SUPPLEMENT TO THE FEDERAL WAY MIRROR, ExPLORE IS A SPECIAL SECTION PUBLISHED ANNUALLY BY THE FEDERAL WAY MIRROR. ExTRA COPIES ARE AVAILABLE AT CITY HALL, THE FEDERAL WAY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OR AT THE MIRROR’S OFFICE.
Head Gardener Shawn Thomas has worked at PowellsWood since June 2008.
Mooyah - Federal Way1706 S. 320th St., Suite A • Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 941-3307 www.moowaburgers.com
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LOLLI’SBroiler & Pub
• Daily Specials • 26 Beers on Draft •• Sports • Pool • Darts • Karaoke •
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The Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center houses more than just a world-class swimming pool. It acts as an eco-nomic engine and tourism magnet for the region.
The 2,500-seat facility on SW Campus Drive opened in 1990 to host the Seattle Goodwill Games. In the past 20-plus years, the aquatic center has attracted more than 10.3 million visitors, according to King County.
The aquatic center has served as a training facility for U.S. Olympic synchronized swim teams, along with national swim-ming and diving teams from Australia, Japan and Great Britain. Other major events hosted by the Federal Way facility include the NCAA swimming and diving championships, WIAA state high school swimming and diving championships, Speedo Champions Series, Special Olympics regional swimming championships, YMCA state swimming championships, Washington state high school girls water polo championships, and more.
The aquatic center is located at 650 SW Campus Drive, Federal Way. Call (206) 296-4444 or visit http://www.kingcounty.gov/recreation/parks/pools.aspx.
Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center
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SUN. – THURS. 10-10 FRI. - SAT. 10-11 In the UW Medical Plaza
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Asian Cajun FusionHome of the Cajun Crawfish Pho
“If jambalaya and pho had a baby, it might taste likethe cajun crawfish pho.”
– Andy Hobbs, Federal Way Mirror 5/17/13
8 flavors of Pho• Po’Boy & Vietnamese Sandwiches • Catfish • Gumbo • Étouffée• Noodle & Rice Dishes • Cajun Style Boiled Seafood Appetizers
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at Menchie’s, you pay by weightnot by topping so you can have
as much or as little ofeverything you want.as much or as little ofeverything you want.
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Rhododendron Species Botanical GardenThe world-renowned Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden pays colorful homage to hundreds of rhododendron
species. It also features complementary plants such as himalayan poppies, along with trails and a stumpery (garden area made from parts of dead trees) that rivals Prince Charles’ famous stumpery in Great Britain.
Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday (closed Mondays). General admission is $8; seniors (65-plus) and students (with school ID) are $5. Admission is free for children under 12 years, school groups with ID, military personnel (active and retired), RSBG members and current Weyerhaeuser employees.
The non-profit garden is located on the Weyerhaeuser campus, 2525 S. 336th St., Federal Way. To learn more about tours, visit http://rhodygarden.org or call (253) 838-4646 Ext. 140.
32065 Pacific Hwy S. • Federal Way(253) 945-8332
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Help • Hope • Change
People turn to Multi-Service Center for the help and hope they need to make lasting change in their lives.
Our resources and support in employment, education, housing, food, and much more offer proven results to help people build more stable and self-sufficient futures.
Learn more at multi-servicecenter.comor (253) 838-6810
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Pacific Rim Bonsai Collection
The Pacific Rim Bonsai Collection is open weekly Tuesdays through Sundays (closed Mondays) year-round on the Weyerhaeuser campus, 2525 S. 336th St. Operating hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free.
Bonsai are miniaturized, living trees shaped by artists to portray scenic large trees in nature. The collection features 60 outstanding bonsai from six Pacific Rim nations.
The garden is located on the Weyerhaeuser campus,2525 S. 336th St.,Federal Way.
Guided tours are available.
Learn more about upcoming art and bonsai exhibits at http://www.weyerhaeuser.com/Company/Bonsai.
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Adult Assisted LivingThe highest level of care in a non-institutional, family-oriented
environment. A great atmosphere that tailors activities to meet the specific needs of our residents and guests.
Adult Assisted Living
Just Like HomeAdult Family HomeBest Of Federal Way Finalist 2010-2013
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First place: Indochine Seafood and Satay Bar, 31406 Pacific Hwy. S.. Federal Way. (253) 529-4214
Second: Garden Korean Cuisine, 1640 S. 312th St., Federal Way. (253) 941-2483
Third: Grand Peking Restaurant, 1706-L S. 320th St., Federal Way. (253) 839-1787
Bakery
First place: Great Harvest Bread Co., 1770 S.
320th St., Federal Way. (253) 529-2177Second: Panera Bread, 2107 S. 320th St.,
Federal Way. (253) 839-2499Third: Wild Wheat Bakery Café & Restaurant,
202 1st Ave. S., Kent. (253) 856-8919
BarBeCue
First place: Jimmy Mac’s Roadhouse, 34902 Pacific Hwy. S., Federal Way. (253) 874-6000
Second: Billy McHale’s, 1800 S. 320th St., Federal Way. (253) 839-4200
Third: Pitmaster’s BBQ, 1610 S. 341st Pl., Ste.
J, Federal Way. (253) 835-1901
BrunCH/BreakfaSt
First place: Salty’s, 28201 Redondo Beach Drive S., Des Moines. (253) 946-0636
Second: Black Bear Diner, 32065 Pacific Hwy. S., Federal Way. (253) 945-8332
Third: IHOP, 178 SW Campus Drive, Federal Way, WA 98003. (253) 661-7300
BESt oF FEDERAL WAY 2013Every year, readers of The Mirror vote for their favorite people, places and things in Federal Way. Here is a sampling.
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41 rhododendron SPeCieS BotaniCal GardenS 2525 S 336th St
43 World ViSion ViSitor’S Center 34834 WeyerhaeuSer Way S
44 Farmer’S market 1928 S CommonS (SW ParkinG lot)
47 Puerto Vallarta 2002 SW CamPuS driVe
48 Federal Way mirror 31919 1St aVe S, Suite 101
49 lakehaVen utility diStriCt 31627 1St aVe S
50 northWeSt SCreeninG 31919 6th aVe S #a-215
51 St. luke’S PreSChool 515 S 312th St
52 neW lumBer hardWare 30854 PaCiFiC hWy S
53 VillaGe inn 31711 PaCiFiC hWy S
54 mooyah 1706 S 320th St, Suite a
55 FaBio’S Frame ShoP 31879 GateWay Center BlVd. S
56 eaSt india Grill 31845 GateWay Center BlVd. S
57 marlene’S market 2565 S GateWay Center PlaCe
58 Ball ChiroPraCtiC 1717 S 324th St
59 elliott Bay Sauna 32510 PaCiFiC hWy S
60 SPark’S Car Care 32627 PaCiFiC hWy S
61 JeFFrey’S JeWelerS 1200 S 324th St #6
62 BranCheS Garden Center 3909 S 320th St, auBurn
63 Joe’S deli 1230 S 336th St
64 multi-SerViCe Center 1200 S 336th St
65 WolF ChiroPraCtiC 1010 S 336th St #102
66 ColdWell Banker 33313 1St Way S
67 lolli’S Broiler & PuB 32925 1St aVe S # n
68 eaGle tire & automotiVe 1515 S 344th St
69 menChie’S Frozen yoGurt 1409 S 348th St
70 99 BottleS 35002 PaCiFiC hWy S
71 Jimmy maC’S roadhouSe 34902 PaCiFiC hWy S
72 liFe & health ChiroPraCtiC 34503 9th aVe S #320
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Local Fresh Fruits & Veggies
SW Co r n e r o f t h e Co m m o n s M a l lSaturdays 9am-3pm
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Buffet
First place: Salty’s, 28201 Redondo Beach Drive S., Des Moines. (253) 946-0636
Second: East India Grill, 31845 S. Gateway Center Plaza, Federal Way. (253) 529-9292
Third: Old Country Buffet, 1816 S. 320th St., Federal Way. (253) 839-9207
Coffee SHop
First place: Cafe Pacific, 4402 Auburn Way N., Auburn. (253) 852-0135
Second: Poverty Bay Coffee Company, 1108 S. 322nd Place, Federal Way. (253) 945-0012
Third: Marista’s, 1301 S. 320th St., Federal Way. (253) 941-4051
Deli/SanDwiCH
First place: Joe’s Deli, 1230 S. 336th St., Federal Way. (253) 344-5588
Second: Subway, 1646 SW Dash Point Road, Federal Way. (253) 838-4385
Third: Panera Bread, 2107 S. 320th St., Federal Way. (253) 839-2499
family
First place: Jimmy Mac’s Roadhouse, 34902 Pacific Hwy. S., Federal Way. (253) 874-6000
Second: Red Robin, 2233 S. 320th St., Federal Way. (253) 946-8646
Third: Black Bear Diner, 32065 Pacific Hwy. S., Federal Way. (253) 945-8332
HamBurger
First place: Red Robin, 2233 S. 320th St.,
Federal Way. (253) 946-8646Second: Han’s Burgers, 2120 SW 336th St.,
Federal Way. (253) 661-6697Third: Burger Express, 32805 Pacific Hwy. S.,
Federal Way. (253) 874-2701
iCe Cream
First place: Sub Zero, 31653 Pacific Hwy. S., Federal Way. (253) 941-3248
Second: Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt, 1409 S. 348th St., Federal Way. (253) 835-2110
Third: Baskin Robbins, 31434 Pacific Hwy. S. (253) 839-2550
inDian
First place: East India Grill, 31845 S. Gateway Center Plaza, Federal Way. (253) 529-9292
Second: Lotus Grill, 1928 S. Commons, Federal Way. (253) 941-4124
Third: Indochine Seafood and Satay Bar, 31406 Pacific Hwy. S.. Federal Way. (253) 529-4214
italian
First place: Vince’s, 32411 Pacific Hwy. S., Federal Way. (253) 839-1496
Second: Olive Garden, 35030 Enchanted Pkwy. S., Federal Way. (253) 815-1375
Third: Verrazano’s Italian Restaurant, 28835 Pacific Hwy. S., Federal Way. (253) 946-4122
lunCH
First place: Jimmy Mac’s Roadhouse, 34902 Pacific Hwy. S., Federal Way. (253) 874-6000
Second: Salty’s, 28201 Redondo Beach Drive S., Des Moines. (253) 946-0636
Third: Black Bear Diner, 32065 Pacific Hwy. S., Federal Way. (253) 945-8332
mexiCan
First place: Azteca, 32015 23rd Ave. S., Federal Way. (253) 839-6693
Second: El Toreo Restaurant, 1900 S. Commons, Federal Way. (253) 941-7059
Third: Puerto Vallarta Family Mexican Restaurants, 35105 Enchanted Pkwy. S., G-103, Federal Way. (253) 835-5802
pizza
First place: Round Table Pizza, 34410 16th Ave. S., Federal Way. (253) 941-4000
Second: Papa Murphy’s (take and bake), 2154 SW 336th St., Federal Way. (253) 838-9447
Third: The Rock, 34817 Enchanted Pkwy. S., Federal Way. (253) 835-7625
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First place: Salty’s, 28201 Redondo Beach Drive S., Des Moines. (253) 946-0636
Second: McGrath’s, 1911 S. 320th St., Federal Way. (253) 839-5000
Third: Red Lobster, 2006 S. 320th St., Federal Way. (253) 941-6162
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SteakHouSe
First place: Outback Steakhouse, 2210 S. 320th St., Federal Way. (253) 839-1340
Second: Jimmy Mac’s Roadhouse, 34902 Pacific Hwy. S., Federal Way. (253) 874-6000
Third: Black Angus Steakhouse, 2400 S. 320th St., Federal Way. (253) 839-8370
Bar/nigHtCluB
First place: Muckleshoot Casino, 2402 Auburn Way S., Auburn. (253) 804-4444
Second: R-Jay’s Scoreboard, 1200 S. 324th St., Federal Way. (253) 839-4791
Third: Time Out Ale House, 34525 16th Ave. S., Federal Way. (253) 838-0086
CaSino
First place: Muckleshoot Casino, 2402 Auburn Way S., Auburn. (253) 804-4444
Second: Emerald Queen Casino, 2024 E. 29th St., Tacoma. (253) 594-7777
Third: Iron Horse Casino, 333 15th St. NE, Auburn. (253) 833-7100
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movie tHeatre
First place: Gateway Movies 8, 2501 S. Gateway Center Plaza, Federal Way. (253) 946-9224
Second: Century 16 Movie Theatre, 1928 South Commons (inside The Commons mall). (253) 946-0942
Third: Regal Auburn Stadium 17, 1101 Super Mall Way, Auburn. (253) 735-8052
loCal artS group
First place: Centerstage Theatre, 3200 SW Dash Point Rd, Federal Way. Visit centerstagetheatre.com or call (253) 661-1444 for latest shows.
Second: Federal Way Symphony. Visit federalwaysymphony.org or call (253) 529-9857 for latest shows.
Third: Rosebud Children’s Theatre Conser-vatory. Visit www.rosebudctc.org for latest shows and info.
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Pete von Reichbauer works to make government more accountable.
Current Leadership Positions: • Chair of the Regional Policy Committee • Chair of the Government Accountability and Oversight Committee • Member of the Transportation, Economy and Environment Committee • Member of the Committee of the Whole • Member of the King County Ferry District • Member of the King County Flood Control District • Sound Transit’s Board of Directors
Previous Leadership Positions: • Chair of the Metropolitan King County Council • Chair of the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee • Washington State Senate • Chair of the Senate Committee on Financial Institutions & Insurance • Founding member, St. Francis Community Hospital Board of Trustees • Founding member, Federal Way Boys & Girls Club Board of Directors • Vice Chair of the State United States Olympic Committee of Washington • Former President of Federal Way Kiwanis
King County Councilmember Pete von ReichbauerServing the communities of Algona, Auburn, Black Diamond, Covington, Federal Way, Pacific, Kent, and Milton.
Frequently Requested Information:Assessor:206-296-7300,www.kingcounty.gov/assessorProperty tax assessment appeals:Board of Equalization: 206-296-3496Senior/Disabled exemptions:206-296-3920Billing questions, copy of bill: 206-296-3850
Development & Environmental Services:206-296-6600www.kingcounty.gov/property/permitsZoning, subdividing and boundary lines, online permits, building/land use codes, Fire Marshall/burn ban information, business licenses, and CAO
Illegal Dumping/Junker Vehicle Hotline:206-296-SITEYour complaint will be recorded and directed to the appropriate agency for follow-up. Metro Transit:www.metro.kingcounty.gov Bus Time: 206-287-8463ACCESS: 206-263-3113Metro Transit Customer Service, Reduced Fares & Senior Discounts:206-553-3000Parcel viewer/iMap:www.kingcounty.gov/operations/GIS/Maps/iMAPDetailed info about your property district
Regional Animal Services: 206-296-PETS www.kingcounty.gov/safety/regionalAnimalServicesVicious, lost, injured or found animals, loose livestock, shelter locations, pet licensing, spay/neuter voucher programRoad Services:206-296-8100 (24 hours)Potholes, flooding, road project info, malfunctioning traffic lights on county roadsSheriff: 206-296-4155www.kingcounty.gov/safety/sheriffSex offender searches, accident reports, clearance letters, pistol licenses, crime prevention resources
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Established seven years ago, the off-leash area at French Lake Park is located on 1st Avenue South between South 320th Street and South 312th Street. Park Pals is raising money to build a rain shelter at the park. Past projects include the installation of a doggie drinking fountain. To learn more about Park Pals, including information on upcoming events and fundraisers, visit http://parkpals.org or contact JoAnn Hugill at (253) 235-5300 or [email protected].
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• Federal Way Community Center: (253) 835-6900
• Federal Way Senior Center: (253) 838-3604
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FREE ShuttLE SERVicESenior Services introduced a new
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Vietnamese noodle soup, also known as pho (pronounced “fuh”), is a popular meal in the Northwest.
With more than a half-dozen pho restaurants to choose from in Federal Way, The Mirror set out to find the city’s best.
As a whole, the pho experience is similar wherever you go. The quintessential bowl of pho comes with rice noodles, thin-sliced steak, and green and white onions, all stewing in a beef broth that’s flavored with ox tail, beef bones and spices. Pho can be garnished with bean sprouts, basil leaves, sliced green chilies and a wedge of lime, all served on a plate that accompanies the soup.
Variations include pho with meatballs, flank steak, brisket, tripe, tendon, seafood, chicken or even tofu. Many diners like to spice up their soup with chili oil or chili paste. Standard condiments include hoisin sauce and Sriracha sauce.
Pho began as a street food in Vietnam in the early 1900s. Vietnamese refugees brought the dish to other parts of the world, especially in the years after the Vietnam War.
Other Vietnamese restaurant staples include appetizers like fried egg rolls, or spring rolls stuffed with veggies and shrimp. Also common is banh mi, which is a soft French-type baguette filled with grilled chicken or pork as well as cilantro, shredded carrots, sliced cucumber, green pepper rings and mayo. These sandwiches put Subway to shame with a lower cost, higher quality bread and tastier ingredients.
I recently sampled a handful
of Vietnamese restaurants in Federal Way. Of the places I tried, here are the ones that stood out. It should be noted that the servers were friendly and brought my meal within a few minutes after ordering. A bowl of pho and a soft drink usually averages under $10.
pho tAi
Perhaps the most commercial of Federal Way’s pho restaurants, Pho Tai’s extensive menu is tough to beat. The soup has a bolder broth and goes heavy on onions (which can be omitted by request). The short and fat spring rolls are packed with vermicelli noodles, sprouts and shrimp, and the peanut dipping sauce is thicker than average. The banh mi sandwiches are stuffed with your choice of meat and veggies on soft Vietnamese baguettes. Noodle salad bowls are like pho, but without the broth, and often come with a fried roll and fish sauce. The menu includes a full range of teriyaki dishes as well as a kids meal: meatball pho with a soft drink. The service can be a little hit or miss, depending on how busy it is. But if you’re a pho beginner, or dining with non-pho eaters, then Pho Tai is a place to start.
Address: 31513 Pacific Highway S., Federal Way. Located between 312th Street and 316th Street near Barnes and Noble.
Linh Son
Of the Vietnamese restaurants in this report, Linh Son feels the most authentic, from the indoor decor to the food. I’ve eaten here several
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times over the years, and the food and service are consistently good. The pho is traditional, with a savory broth and a good balance of standard ingredients. The sandwiches and spring rolls, however, set Linh Son apart. The rolls are long and thin but densely packed with shrimp, a thick slice of pork and veggies, and are served with a side of tangy peanut dipping sauce. The banh
mi sandwiches are the best in town. For about $4, a hearty baguette stuffed with grilled chicken and veggies — along with a recommended dab of chili paste — is a true lunch bargain.
Address: 31830 Pacific Highway S., Federal Way. Located near the northwest corner of South 320th Street and Pacific Highway behind Harbor Freight Tools.
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If jambalaya and pho had a baby, it might taste like the cajun crawfish pho, pictured on page 23. I’ve never eaten pho like this. Along with the rice noodles and bean sprouts, this version of the soup included shrimp, crawfish and sliced sausage. Diners can choose between mild, medium or spicy. I chose the sinus-clearing spicy, and it knocked my socks off. I’m already a spice-head, and I literally had a buzz when leaving the restaurant. Next time, I’ll get the medium. The spring rolls were some of the plumpest I’ve seen, and came with a different twist: each roll had a strip of tempura inside the crisp veggies and rice paper, served with standard peanut sauce.
In addition to traditional Vietnamese offerings, Crazy Pho Cajun’s menu includes straight-up Louisiana grub like a Po’ Boy Sandwich, smothered catfish, gumbo, red beans and rice, and etoufee. The prices are slightly higher than other pho restaurants, but then again, Crazy Pho Cajun walks to the beat of its own drum.
Address: 32034 23rd Ave. S., Federal Way. Located off South 320th Street in the UW Medicine complex across from Target.
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This place had the most stripped-down menu, limited only to varieties of pho and tea, with no appetizers like spring rolls. The broth in the steak and brisket pho was milder and less sodium-rich than competing restaurants — and that can be
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Thursday Morning Bible Study…10:30 AMAll are welcome Wheelchair accessible345 South 312th Street • Federal Way • 253-839-6100
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Weekend Masses:Saturday 5pm • Sunday 8am, 10am, Noon
Lifeteen Mass 5pm
Weekday Masses: M, T, Th, F: 9am • Wed. 7pmSacrament of Reconciliation: Sat. 3:30pm & by appointment
30525 8th Ave. S • 253-839-2320 • stvincentparish.org
St. Vincent de Paul Parish
appealing to those who don’t want their fingers swelling up like sausages after eating. Unlike some pho restaurants, Than Brothers’ version went light on the onions. This was appreciated, because even as an onion lover, too many onions will mask the other flavors like basil, lime and cilantro, all while leaving you reeking like an onion. In my visit, I heard two other customers also ask for spring rolls. A pho fanatic will rank a restaurant based on the quality of spring rolls and the accompanying sauce. If Than Brothers added spring rolls to the menu, I might become a regular.
Address: 31434 Pacific Highway S., Federal Way. Located between 312th Street and 316th Street.
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