The Sahara, a Moroccan eatery, is scheduled to open at The Commons at Federal Way’s food court early March 2010. The Sahara is located next to Subway.

Owned and operated by Salam Saouadi, former Executive Chef for Newport Bay Restaurant in Kirkland and  Tukwila, Washington, Salam has 20 years experience in food prep and kitchen operations in leading markets. He also worked at Bennigan’s in St. Petersburg, Florida.

The menu includes a variety of couscous, chicken, beef and vegetable dishes. Lamb dishes, such as Lamb Mrouzia and Lamb Kebabs, soup and salads are also on the menu.

“The Commons is constantly on the look out for great, local talent,” says Tiffany A. Archibald, Marketing Manager. “Salam follows national and local retailers, such as Cinnabon, which got their start at The Commons, formerly known at SeaTac Mall.”

The Sahara joins other national chains such as Baskin Robbins, Sbarro, Orange Julius, Auntie Anne’s Pretzels, Bliss Non-Fat Yogurt, Gyros House and Starbucks as specialty eateries.

Visit www.tcafw.com for more information on The Commons or con contact Guest Services at 253-839-6150.

The Commons at Federal Way is a 753,000 square foot regional shopping center featuring over 100 retailers, eateries and services including Macy’s, Target, Sears and Century Theatres.

Steadfast Commercial Properties owns and operates nearly 2.3 million square feet of retail property.  Parent company, Steadfast Companies also owns and operates investments in the areas of business properties, multifamily housing and hospitality. For more information on Steadfast Companies visit www.steadfastcompanies.com.  For retail leasing information at The Commons at Federal Way, contact Ed Hopwood at 253-839-6156.