Felicia Ludwig’s journey into the world of pastry began at age seven, when she started baking for family and friends. “My neighbours, who supplied me with ingredients, looked forward to my Sunday cake every week,” she recalls with a smile. Today, she’s the 2022 Pâtissière of the Year, celebrated for her innovative approach to classic desserts. Operating from her studio in Zurich’s Seefeld district, Felicia crafts an array of treats, from Champagne macarons (above left) to red- tinted, white chocolate roses with sudachi citrus (bottom left) and lemon tarts with mango-passion fruit jelly, lemon curd and meringue (above right). Felicia dreams of opening her own boutique in the heart of Zurich, but, for now, travellers can purchase her creations at Razzia, a restaurant in a restored former cinema in the Seefeld district. Her concoctions are also served at prestigious addresses on Zurich’s Bahnhofstrasse, including the Audemars Piguet House.