Think Pink - Pinktober Afternoon Tea at [esc] at Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley in Honour of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Every Saturday and Sunday in October, from 1:00 to 5:00 pm, [esc] at Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley offers an elegant Afternoon Tea experience that blends culinary artistry, community support, and contemporary fashion.

Priced at USD 80 per guest plus taxes and applicable service charge, USD 10 from the sale of each tea will be donated to the local community. A portion of each tea purchased will benefit the HERS Breast Cancer Foundation.

Afternoon Tea Menu

Savoury

• Lobster and Crab Roll – Brioche, Lime Aioli, Chives, Osetra Caviar
• Potato Hashbrown, Tuna Tartare, Pickled Daikon
• Red Pepper Hummus Tartlet, Stewed Peppers, Crunchy Chickpea (vg)
• Sesame Cone, Coronation Tofu, Coconut Gel (vg)
• Tea Sandwiches: Egg Salad and Truffle on Whole Wheat, Cucumber and Citrus Cream Cheese (vg), Roast Beef and Horseradish Cream on Pumpernickel

Sweet

• Orange Cranberry Scone – Cranberry Glaze
• “Purse” – Chocolate Mousse, Vanilla Mousse, Chocolate Shortbread, Dulcey Ganache
• Battenberg Cake – Almond Sponge, Apricot Jam, Marzipan
• Strawberry Cheesecake Macaron – Cream Cheese Mousse, Strawberry Jam
• Ispahan Tart – Raspberry Rose Mousse, Raspberry Jam, Almond Frangipane, Rose Gelée

Featured Healthy Cocktail

• The Pink Ribbon – Cucumber-Infused Tequila, Dragon Fruit, Lime Juice, Cucumber Agave, Topped with Soda Water (non-alcoholic version available upon request)

Special Feature: Art from Stéphane Koerwyn

In addition to Afternoon Tea, the hotel team is proud to showcase select art pieces by renowned French artist Stéphane Koerwyn. Known for his international exhibition When Art Becomes Fashion: From Canvas to the Runway, Koerwyn’s sculptural dresses merge painting, sculpture, and haute couture.

This limited time preview at [esc] offers guests the opportunity to view—and purchase—a limited selection from his celebrated collection, featured at Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley and other world-class venues.

• Location: [esc]
• Dates: Every Saturday and Sunday in October 2025
• Time: 1:00-5:00 pm
• Reservation Link: Quattro Restaurant - East Palo Alto, CA | OpenTable

It’s an afternoon to savour, support, and be inspired.

About [esc]

[esc], the cafe at Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley, is a vibrant spot for guests and locals to savour afternoon tea, artisanal coffee, fresh pastries, and gourmet snacks. Located in Palo Alto, [esc] is perfect for fuelling up on expertly crafted espresso drinks and cold brews, or enjoying specialty teas in a relaxed, modern setting. With free Wi-Fi and cozy seating, it’s an ideal place for quick meetings, casual gatherings, or simply unwinding. Open daily, [esc] also offers seasonal offerings and grab-and-go options for those on the move. Stop by for a taste of Silicon Valley’s favourite coffee and tea experience.

About HERS

The mission of the HERS Breast Cancer Foundation is to support all individuals healing from breast cancer by providing post-surgical products and services regardless of financial status. They provide quality products and emotional support and their goal is to empower and care for each client as a whole person.