A colorful Samoan sundress? Special candles to help fight maldiciónes (curses)? Fresh Japanese yams? Fava beans, Saudi style? You never know what treasures you might find in your own neighborhood. Here’s an opportunity to buy local and buy global for the holidays — join the WABI Weekday Walkers for a special walk exploring international markets in downtown Burien.
Date: Wednesday, December 17
Time: NOTE NEW EARLIER START TIME OF 9:00 AM
Please arrive 5-10 minutes early so we can start walking promptly at 9 am.
Meeting Place: In front of Wayne’s Fruits and Vegetables, 144 SW 152nd St
List of Markets (subject to change):
A. Wayne’s Fruits and Vegetables, 144 SW 152nd Street. Produce, meat and seafood, Asian specialties.
B. El Talisman, 227 SW 152nd Street. Yerberia y Botanica. Hispanic herbalist.
C. Dukem Market, 215 SW 152nd Street. Traditional Ethiopian spices, meats, and groceries.
D. Alfurat Market, 137 SW 153rd Street. Halal food and specialties from the Mideast and Mediterranean.
E. Micronesia Market, 228 SW 153rd Street. From breadfruit to canned mackerel, all things Micronesian.
Questions? Please contact Laura Kennedy Gould at weekdaywalkers@wabiburien.org OR contact Maureen Hoffmann at info@wabiburien.org.
