Christopher Merrick – författare

A bold and unfiltered celebration of two decades of Garde Manger, featuring 80 unforgettable recipes from Montréal's legendary restaurant.For twenty years, Garde Manger has been Old Montréal's loud, dark, and salty institution—a restaurant born from friendship, late nights, and a shared love of good food and good time. In this stunning new collection, the team behind the iconic restaurant opens their doors, sharing the recipes and stories that define who they are today. From towering seafood platters and bold seafood dishes to standout pastas, next-level meat mains, and more, this collection captures two decades of creativity, camaraderie, and pure Montréal spirit—a restaurant that grew up without ever losing its edge. Inside you’ll find dishes like:The Infamous Seafood PlatterOctopus with Fried Potatoes and NdujaSalmon with Warm Potato Salad and Caviar Beurre BlancPork Chops with Fried Potatoes, Blue Cheese, and Molasses Barbecue SauceLobster Agnolotti with Chanterelles and Brioche Crumbs Coffee Cake with Streusel and Malted Milk Ice Cream, and moreWhether you’re a longtime fan or new to their world, this book invites you to pull up a chair at their table—where the food is bold, the vibe is relaxed, and every dish tells a story.