I live 20 miles south of Seattle and a world away...

With more than 89,000 people, Federal Way is the 10th largest city in the state of Washington. The 10th largest city doesn't have a used bookstore, a gay bar or an art museum but we have two, count 'em, two Walmarts. Now, before you think I'm a total snob, you should know that I do have an affinity for some big chains - I do a lot of shopping at Target and Trader Joe's and I never leave home without my Taco Del Mar punch-card. This blog isn't here to put down the friendly suburb of Federal Way but to celebrate the things that are unique about it. These one-of-a-kind gems in a sea of strip malls are the things that make a city special and worth calling home.

February 2, 2012

New York Vinny's Pizza

2132 SW 336th St. Federal Way
newyorkvinnyspizzas.com

New York Vinny's has a few things going for it - it's conveniently located in Twin Lakes Village at the corner of 336th and 21st, they have large pizzas that are ready for pick up all day, every day for only $5.00, and their pizza is really tasty. The "Grab-N-Go" concept is what really sets them apart from a lot of the other pizza places around. I think Little Caesar's does the same sort of thing but Vinny's pizza is better. I was a bit skeptical at first - it seems like you might be getting pizza that has been sitting around for hours, getting rubbery and sad. Happily, that has not been my experience. We've tried both the cheese and pepperoni, the two flavors available for Grab-N-Go, and they are both great.  The sauce is flavorful and the crust is chewy and kind of buttery. I haven't spent much time eating pizza in NYC, but I will say that for $5.00, these are some pretty delicious pizzas. In addition, they have other toppings and sauces available which you can order in advance, including a garlic ranch chicken pizza, if you're into that sort of thing. This is the sort of place that is perfect for grabbing lunch for a birthday party or dinner after a long day of work/sports practice/ballet lessons, etc. This is also the sort of place I would like to have stick around in Federal Way so stop in and see for yourself - I think you'll like it too.

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