Pasticceria Marchesi: Savoring the Spirit of Milan

The year 1824 saw the creation of a legend, when this pasticceria opened on Via Santa Maria alla Porta in Milan, at a crossroads that once signaled the entrance to ancient Roman Mediolanum. The Marchesi family’s handmade sweet creations swiftly gained a loyal following among the Milanese, and for two hundred years they have been building an extended family of loyal clients, generation by generation.

With enticing text and delectable imagery, this volume explores the DNA of the Marchesi magic and the milestones of its history and heritage: From the iconic golden-brown holiday panettone that first put the pasticceria on the map, to the pastel packaging emblematic of the brand, from its tableside tea and coffee “rituals” that elevate a caffeine break to an art form, to its elaborately hand-decorated multitier celebratory cakes.