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Wellington's (Southland)

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Wellington's - Fancy-ass Food (Steak, Seafood, etc)
10325 Bonaventure Dr SE
Delivery Fee: N/A, Eat-in only Price: Expensive ($30+)

So it's holiday season, and for our workplace Non-Denominational Holiday Party, we all went out for Fancy dinner at this amazing little spot called Wellington's. Located on Bonaventure Drive, just by Southcentre, this place is an old style steak joint, with decor right out of the 60's but service that is out of this world. (Full disclosure: I did not pay for this meal, my delightful BossMan did). But enough about that, lets get to the main event: THE FOOD.

Beef Wellington w/side of veggies and roasted potatoes-A beef tenderloin, masked with a paté de fois gras and mushroom duxelle, baked in a puff pastry shell  $39
The beefy star of the evening
Oh my goodness you guys. I loved this. I have watched a lot of Hell's Kitchen over the years, so I was vaguely familiar with what Beef Wellington was, but had never before had the chance to try it. No more will I wonder for I have tasted it's savoury goodness. The tenderloin was my version of ruby medium rare, the fois gras and mushrooms were present and earthy but not over bearing, and the pastry-the pastry was light and melty. I'm drooling all over again. The veggies were good, and the potatoes were nicely seasoned. But the real star was that beef. Damn

Cherries Jubilee- prepared tableside, cherries and liquer flambéed and served over ice cream  $$$$$
The cherries of my dreams


After that meal, I was not sure I could fit in dessert.
... Psh, yeah I was! So I went in on the Cherries Jubilee for two! Dang what a show. It may be my small town upbringing, but I love stuff like this. The cherries themselves were delightful, sweet, and a little savoury for some reason. The ice cream, I ate around due to my intense lactose intolerance, but I'm sure it was probably good too. The show of the tableside flambée was really cool too.
Dinner and a show
I'm not gonna lie, if it hadn't have been for my staff function, I probably never  would've been able to come to this lovely establishment. It's pricey and very fancy but I am so grateful I got to experience this food. There's nothing I love more than the opportunity to eat amazing food, and places like Wellington's offers something just a cut above your average Moxie's. If I ever eat here again, I wouldn't change a thing! I give this place a solid 8/10. 

Happy Eating!

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