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The White Elephant Brings Its ‘Sexy Chic’ Cuisine To Wellington Story by Lauren Miró • Photos by Abner Pedraza
The White Elephant stomped into town last month, “bringing sexy chic to Wellington” with its American-style cuisine. Located in the original Wellington Mall, this new restaurant is the place to visit for great food and drinks with a wonderful ambiance. Owner Lori Marie Markevich opened the restaurant in July to share her love of food. “My husband and I have always been foodies,” she said. “This opportunity came along, and we wanted to bring some great food and a great environment to Wellington.” The restaurant gets its name from an Asian symbol of good luck. White elephants are highly regarded in Hinduism, considered to belong to the god Indra. In Thailand, white elephants are a symbol of royal power. “We were trying to come up with a name, and we learned that the white elephant was a symbol of good luck,” Markevich recalled. “When we got into the restaurant, sitting on a shelf were two book ends with elephants. I said, ‘That’s it.’” Walking into the White Elephant, the space is clean and warm, with a modern look. The restaurant’s stark white floor stands out against the dark wood features. Central to the space is a large, well-stocked wooden bar. “We wanted to create a clean, inviting atmosphere with great food and good prices,” Markevich said. Guests can choose to sit at the bar, or at one of many tables or banquettes.
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There is also the option to dine al fresco — the White Elephant gives guests the opportunity to dine under the stars on its beautiful patio, complete with a full bar and loungers, in addition to booths. “It’s a comfortable place where people can relax,” Markevich said. “When it gets cooler, it will be the perfect place to enjoy the weather.” The restaurant offers great food and drink specials for each day of the week, with live entertainment on weekends. Celebrate Mondays “in the biz” with drink specials, while Tuesday brings the popular Taco, Tequila & Trivia Tuesdays. On Wednesdays, you can “Whine A Little” with $15 bottles of wine. Thursdays are Karaoke Night, with live music on the weekends. “People really love it,” Markevich said. “It’s great specials, great entertainment and great food.” The White Elephant is the perfect restaurant for any occasion, whether you’re looking for a night out with family, drinks with friends or you’re on a date. “We have a large selection of options,” Markevich said. “There’s something for everyone. We have a kids menu with chicken fingers, mac and cheese and other options. We also offer affordable appetizers with our light grazing and grazing menus.” There is also the fully stocked bar, with plenty of beers on tap for all tastes.