Old trade with delicious present Vienna: the seventh heaven when it comes to sweet pastry art. This has a long tradition here and is as vibrant and innovative as rarely before. The successful duo Bernhard Wieser and Michael Rathmayer bring both seasoned pastry chefs from venerable establishments and young entrepreneurs who combine the tried and true with innovative ideas into the spotlight. They all share stories from the bakery, provide insights into the long history of Viennese confectionery, and present their best recipes: classic pastries as well as new creations. Contents include: Café Landtmann: apple strudel, Conditorei Sluka: pear cake, Ullmann's confectionery: chocolate cake, Zum Schwarzen Kameel: punch doughnuts, Crème de la Crème: hazelnut tartlets, AIDA: cream slice, and more.