In Milan, "There are no walks to be taken nor entertainment of any kind to be had during which there is no talk made of eating, be it at the theatre, in company, at the gaming table, with one's family, at ritual ceremonies, out in society, at the races or during holy congregations: always is there food to be had." The words of Carlo Goldoni lead us into this book, which traces the relationships between the culinary culture of Milan and its surrounding county with its urban development, in an interesting and original journey through time and space, with the description of a vast range of places and collective activities, all geared towards the provision of food.