Effoi Restaurant, serving primarily Ethiopian cuisines, has opened in the former home of Addis Ababa restaurant at 8233 Fenton St., according to the restaurant’s website.
There will be a grand opening celebration, which is scheduled for Saturday, July 2.
“We will be celebrating our opening [from] noon through the evening and would love to see you there! Featuring:
– Spacious downstairs and upstairs seating areas
– Parking for guests
– High-quality delicious food prepared by our experienced chef, Beer, Wine, and Cocktails,” the announcement reads.
The extensive menu includes many dishes familiar to fans of Ethiopian food, such as a variety of kitfos, wots and tibs, including some made with lamb. There are vegetarian, fish and pasta dishes on the menu as well.
Effoi will serve a breakfast menu mostly of Ethiopian dishes but also scrambled eggs and a cheese omelet. There are also sandwiches such as tuna salad and a burger on the menu, and a kids menu.
The restaurant is open from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. seven days a week.
Photo by David Lay