In 1996, Patisserie Francaise was forced out after the building's owner died and left the deed to MIT.

FORBES: The Coddling Campus

Were it not for places like Albiani's and the Patisserie Francaise, I--and countless denizens of academic towns like Cambridge--would be immeasurably poorer.

FORBES: The Coddling Campus

The heart shaped keepsake box filled with Grand Marnier truffles, cognac truffles, and a praline heart at Jean Philippe Patisserie is sure to jump start the evening.

FORBES: Valentine's Day - Vegas Style

Not to be outdone, but since there is only one Santa Clause, the ARIA location of this famous patisserie displays yet another familiar Christmas icon, The Grinch.

FORBES: Santa Hits The Strip: In Both Life-Size Chocolate And Daredevil Forms

Maybe I've become too cynical watching what universities try to do to students between matriculation and graduation, but I can't help thinking that all of these trends--including the sad passings of places like Albiani's Cafeteria and the Patisserie Francaise--are somehow interconnected.

FORBES: The Coddling Campus

But patisserie-boulangerie was his passion.

ECONOMIST: Gaston Len?tre