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GATES ON ROBLIN
Neighbourhood ..... Headingley Address ......... 6945 Roblin Blvd Phone .............. 204-224-2837 Entrées ..................... $ 17- $ 48
Gates on Roblin , an historic country manor-turned-restaurant , recognizable for decades by its white facade and green shutters , continues to be a vision of classic fine dining .
Pristine white tablecloths drape every table in a maze of rooms dressed for special occasions . Instrumental music fills in background chatter of out-of-sight diners carrying through the house .
Starters like escargot , prawns and brie make a lavish beginning to any important dinner or celebration . ciao ! reviews
Escargot are succulent , sautéed with sweet tomatoes , leeks and shiitakes and coated in demi-glace . A generous plate of tender morsels , finished with blue cheese and frizzled onions shine in an umami-laden dish .
A creamy round of brie is baked until bubbly , then topped with a pile of nutty kale pesto and crisp slices of apple . Smear a wedge of cheese onto toasted baguette drizzled with sweet balsamic vinegar for a mixture of sweet and salty .
A sunny lemon aioli takes seafood to new heights . Bright acidity tingles as buttery prawns intermingle with juicy cherry tomatoes , crispy leeks adding tantalizing crunch .
Local staples nod to The Gates ’ prairie origins . Salad greens topped with browned cubes of soft sweet potatoes – coated in woodsy cinnamon and paired with candied pecans , tart cranberries and goat ’ s cheese – taste like an autumn day . A light coating of hemp oil vinaigrette helps its earthiness shine .
One of the hallmarks of white tablecloth dining is the presentation of elegant entrées , premium proteins gussied up with a chef ’ s refined touch . Stuffed chicken is particularly impressive , served atop a swoosh of puréed squash and pillow of garlicky whipped potatoes . A breast , bathed in rich mushroom spiked demi-glace is balanced with colourful roasted asparagus , cherry tomatoes , peppers and micro-greens .
Manitoba pickerel gets a zesty upgrade with that inspired lemon aioli and divine risotto . Saffron-hued rice is nuanced with squash , adding a hint of sweetness to the creamy bites .
Finish any celebration with a sweet indulgence . Chocolate oblivion is reason enough to celebrate every day .

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