For twenty years, Garde Manger has been Old Montreal'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 Montreal spirit-a restaurant that grew up without ever losing its edge. Inside you'll find dishes like: The Infamous Seafood Platter; Octopus with Fried Potatoes and Nduja; Salmon with Warm Potato Salad and Caviar Beurre Blanc; Pork Chops with Fried Potatoes, Blue Cheese, and Molasses Barbecue Sauce; Lobster Agnolotti with Chanterelles and Brioche Crumbs; Coffee Cake with Streusel and Malted Milk Ice Cream, and more. Whether 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.