After dining in a variety of Ethiopian restaurants, James Wallace, Esq. was convinced that an Ethiopian restaurant could succeed in Pittsburgh. Selecting the proper location for a unique “ethnic” restaurant was a primary concern. Complicating matters was Jamie’s actual occupation: corporate law.
Undetered, Mr. Wallace followed his dream.
The East End, a neighborhood which was on the upswing of revitalization, provided the perfect location. Jamie purchased a vacant building on the border of Shadyside and East Liberty in June of 2003.
During the building’s conversion from a former retail fur store into a restaurant, Jamie spent time in Ethiopia. The bulk of the artwork decorating the walls of Abay is the result of this trip. Abay opened its doors to the general public on June 8, 2004. Jamie has not had a sound night’s sleep since and he wouldn’t have it any other way.
Visit their website at www.abayrestaurant.com.
