A luxurious new high tea experience in Richmond gives fine dining enthusiasts another worthwhile excuse to visit Acre Through the Seasons this month. A high tea pop-up presented by Yandoux Patisserie is available in Acre’s elegant dining room.
Based in Vancouver’s Olympic Village, Yandoux Patisserie is known for their bespoke cakes and French-style pastries crafted by Owner and Chef Ivy Yan.
Each of Chef Yan’s handcrafted treats is a delicious work of art, blending imaginative designs with unique flavours for an impressive final product.
The Yandoux for Acre Pop-Up menu is no exception to this, with 10 signature items (7 savouries and 3 sweets) that tie in both local and international influences.
Savoury high tea menu highlights include:
Pat Chun Tomato Braised: pat chun vinegar, cherry tomato
Roasted Beet Hummus: chickpea, olive oil, sesame, lemon juice, garlic, salt, cumin, black pepper, beet, cucumber
Burrata Sandwich: brioche bread, pesto, burrata, cherry tomato, prosciutto, balsamic glaze
Japanese Miso Glazed Sablefish: maple syrup, lettuce, crispy spring roll
Salmon Oshi: BC Wild Salmon, jalapeno, mayo
Yakitori: Chicken, sesame, house-made sauce
Octopus: herbs, olive oil, lemon, housemade lobster essence, octopus ink sauce
The high tea menu’s assortment of sweets is inspired by some of the vibrant fruits that grow on Acre Lavande, the restaurant’s family-owned farm on Cortes Island. Items include:
Lemon: lemon whipped ganache, candied lemon peel, pomelo pulp
Strawberry: strawberry whipped ganache, strawberry jam, fresh strawberry
Grape Tart: namelaka cream, cheesecake, white wine gelee, fresh grape
Each booking ($75 per person) includes an assortment of artisanal loose-leaf tea. The Yandoux for Acre Pop-Up is available until November, Monday – Wednesday, 11am – 4pm.