Tom Allegretti (left), baker at Allegretti's Bakery, and fellow baker Luigi Pompeo work on goods. | Curtis Lehmkuhl~Sun-Times Media

Amina (left) and Taj Elahi of Burr Ridge go through a wedding cake tasting at Allegretti's Bakery Nov. 13. | Curtis Lehmkuhl~Sun-Times Media

Megan Adamczyk (left) and Amanda Marte, employees at Allegretti's Bakery, work on organizing some finished goods. | Curtis Lehmkuhl~Sun-Times Media

From left, Tom Allegretti, Carol Tuegel, Linda Ahern and owner Mike Allegretti pose for a portrait at Allegretti's Bakery. The siblings are going to celebrate 50 years in business at their Norridge location in December. | Curtis Lehmkuhl~Sun-Times Media

The tarrone, an italian candy made during the holidays. | Curtis Lehmkuhl~Sun-Times Media

The chocolate covered pound cake is one of the featured products at Allegretti's Bakery in Norridge. | Curtis Lehmkuhl~Sun-Times Media

John (left) and Marie Scalet of Harwood Heights check out the selection at Allegretti's Bakery. | Curtis Lehmkuhl~Sun-Times Media

Tom Jagusch of Norridge, a third generation customer at Allegretti's Bakery, talks with employee Linda Ahern at the shop. | Curtis Lehmkuhl~Sun-Times Media

Tom Allegretti (left), baker at Allegretti's Bakery, and fellow baker Luigi Pompeo work at the shop. | Curtis Lehmkuhl~Sun-Times Media

The sfogliatelle pastry is one of the featured products at Allegretti's Bakery in Norridge. | Curtis Lehmkuhl~Sun-Times Media

Mike Allegretti, owner of Allegretti's Bakery, works on decorating a product. | Curtis Lehmkuhl~Sun-Times Media