Well we thought this had happened last November, but we were mistaken. Unfortunately, there's no mistaking it this time.
The store front in Columbia City that used to be The Wellington is now papered over, and while the website still seems to be up, the phone number has been disconnected. It looks like The Wellington has moved on.
The admiral and I, after our close encounter with it being closed last November, did make it out there once. And it was ok. Nothing super great, kind of overpriced really. I can't say that I'm too sad to see it go really, as I doubt we would have been going back all that often.
Now with the Wellington and Twinks Daycare gone, I'm curious what's happening along this tiny stretch of Columbia City. Are rents rising a bit too fast perhaps?
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I agree it was overpriced. But my partner loved the shrimp & grits nonetheless...
Brunchwise it had one big edge over Geraldine's: mimosas. (at least i don't recall geraldines serving them). Dinner wise it was nice to have a full bar available with a full menu - only deux tamales/sombrero have that as well. But the waiters mixing drinks were not as consistent and too slow compared to sombrero. (possibly even slower than deux tamales after the bartender was let go!).
On the other hand I will miss the diversity. I think the Wellington was the only location that could consistently draw a crowd that was always a representative sample of the local population.
so-so food. so-so consistency. so-so service. so-high priced. I kept giving them a chance and they never came thru. I prefer going to Geraldines (yes they have mimosas), Jones BBQ, Tutta or over to Lakewood to Susan's or Pizutto's. I never would take guests to The Wellington in recent years. Way back when the original owner served high-tea, that was fun and something different. Sad to see it go, but can't blame them at all. Can we get a tapas and desert place for late night munchies?
...umm...it's not papered over. Sure you know where the Wellington is? I remember a few posts back you had similar issues... :)
Closed, yes. But not completely blocked from the public's view. The place looks abandoned-- there is mail in piles by the door, place settings still on tables, and their hours are still posted on the door...
from Craigslist:
$135,000
This is an amazing opportunity to own a great little restaurant in the very heart of Columbia City, in the same block with Columbia City Bakery and La Medusa, across the street from Geraldine's. Poised for growth with your energy, enthusiasm and backing. Southern cuisine, with Jazz weekends has been Welligton's business, but a new concept would work well, too! This one will be gone very soon...price reduced from $200K to sell now! Currently an offer has been accepted subject to inspection. Considering back-up offers only at this points
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