Ernst Knam
Born in Germany in 1963 but by now an adopted Milanese, Ernst Knam is known to all simply as the king of chocolate. He came to Italy in the late eighties after a long pilgrimage of the major European cities (and their Michelin-starred restaurants); he was a student of Gualtiero Marchesi before starting up his own business and developing his art, eventually becoming one of the top Pastry Chefs in Milan and in the world.
It was in 1992 that he opened his now-legendary pastry shop at number 10 Via Anfossi in Milan; his artistry immediately distinguishing itself thanks to its sophistication and unusual combinations. His creations respect the seasonal nature of food, and his interpretations of chocolate, spices and fruit make his pastries unmistakable.