Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley Celebrates Women’s History Month with Pastry Chef Showcase From Across North America

In honour of Women’s History Month, Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley is celebrating four exceptional female pastry chefs from sister properties across North America. Throughout the month of March 2025, each chef will present a signature dessert, complemented by a specially crafted beverage pairing created by Dacia Martinez, the talented assistant bar manager at Quattro. These exclusive offerings will be featured at Quattro restaurant for the entire month, giving guests the opportunity to celebrate the artistry of women in both the culinary and beverage worlds.

Each dessert will be paired with a carefully crafted cocktail by Dacia Martinez, who leads the beverage program at Quattro. Dacia’s creations showcase her mixology expertise, with each cocktail thoughtfully designed to elevate the dessert and create a perfect balance between sweet, savoury, fresh, and refined. Through this collaboration, Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley highlights the impact of female leadership in the kitchen and behind the bar.

Featured Pastry Chefs, Their Signature Creations, and Dacia's Pairings

Four Seasons Hotel Denver – Pastry Chef Molly Coen

• Dessert: Gluten-Free Pistachio Cake
• Beverage Pairing: Cleora

Dacia Martinez’s Cleora cocktail is inspired by the story of Banquet Director Jennifer’s grandmother, Cleora, and her beloved pistachio dessert. This cocktail blends vodka, Frangelico, pistachio simple syrup, and cream to create a rich, nutty, and comforting drink that complements Molly Coen's gluten-free pistachio cake. The cocktail evokes nostalgia and elegance, matching the dessert’s essence.

Four Seasons Resort Napa Valley – Executive Pastry Chef Celine Plano

• Dessert: Lemon Meringue Tart
• Beverage Pairing: Lemon Meringue Sour

The Lemon Meringue Sour is a refreshing cocktail pairing with Celine Plano’s tart. Made with vodka, fresh lemon juice, basil simple syrup, and egg white, the drink offers a tangy kick that enhances the tart’s sweet and zesty layers. The basil adds a unique herbal twist, balancing the fresh flavours of the dessert.

Four Seasons Hotel Austin – Executive Pastry Chef Amanda Pallagi

• Dessert: Flourless Tahini Brownie
• Beverage Pairing: Citrus-Sesame Daiquiri

Dacia’s Citrus-Sesame Daiquiri was designed to complement Amanda Pallagi’s indulgent flourless tahini brownie. With rum, sesame syrup, yuzu juice, lime juice, and yuzu liqueur, the cocktail offers a citrusy punch that balances the rich, fudgy brownie. The sesame adds a grounded flavour, creating a harmonious pairing with the tahini’s savoury depth.

Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley – Pastry Sous Chef Courtney Persichitte

• Dessert: Irish Cream Tiramisu Choux
• Beverage Pairing: Irish Cream Espresso Martini

Dacia Martinez’s Irish Cream Espresso Martini is a velvety drink that enhances the flavours of Courtney Persichitte’s Irish Cream Tiramisu Choux. This cocktail, made with whiskey, Irish cream liqueur, espresso, chocolate liqueur, and raspberry liqueur, mirrors the dessert’s creamy texture while the raspberry provides a refreshing contrast.

Exclusive Pastry Offerings Throughout March

Throughout March, guests can indulge in these exceptional desserts paired with their corresponding cocktails at Quattro. Each dessert will be available daily, allowing guests to experience the creativity and passion behind these women-led culinary experiences.

In addition to the desserts and pairings, small bite-sized versions of each featured pastry will be available as part of the hotel’s Afternoon Tea service every Saturday and Sunday throughout March, offering a more intimate and elegant tasting experience.

A Celebration of Women in the Culinary World

Adora Manalo, General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley, shares her thoughts on the celebration: “At Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley, the team is proud to celebrate Women’s History Month by showcasing the incredible talent of female chefs and mixologists. By highlighting the inspiring work of women in the kitchen and behind the bar, the hotel creates a space for their leadership and creativity to shine. This celebration reflects the commitment to empowering women and recognizing their significant contributions to the culinary world.”

For more information or to make a reservation at Quattro or Afternoon Tea, visit the website.