Night Tea, founded by Whitney Vangrin, creates relationship-centered events with a fermentation-inspired menu, fostering spaces for growth and renewal. Embracing non-alcoholic drink traditions, Night Tea is a communal environment within the framework of temperance. These events bring artists together, offering a platform for recognition and direct art purchases, enhancing the connection between creators and patrons, and contributing to a thriving artistic community.
Night Tea had its inaugural event, Night Tea Vol 1 as part of the Sense Bath exhibiton at Upper Marktet Gallery. Attendees were welcomed to a nighttime tea service featuring a fermentation-forward menu.
The event showcased exquisite ceramics by Valerie Scott, blown glass by Whitney Vangrin, and floral arrangements by Nine Swords Design. Chefs Jack Vanchiere and Whitney Vangrin presented a menu with edible offerings that highlighted the diverse flavors and textures of fermented ingredients such as chili, beets, grape leaves, and kelp. The three-course tasting menu delivered an exceptional and sensory dining experience.
The soundscape, curated by Ryan Seiter, contributed to the immersive atmosphere, creating a harmonious backdrop for the culinary journey. Clara Liang created an epic cake offering with miso buttercream, meringue, mascarpone filling and Umeboshi.
The entire concept, envisioned by Whitney Vangrin, came to life and was a celebration of creativity, blending art, gastronomy, and auditory experiences into a seamless and unforgettable experience for all those in attendance.
Night Tea Vol 1 marked the beginning of a series of events that promised to transcend the ordinary, inviting guests to savor the extraordinary.
Photography by Nicholas Sargent
Night Tea Vol 2 featured ceramics by Justin Kiene, edible offerings by Whitney Vangrin herself, and a captivating soundscape by Rage.inald & the Hy.4x, Night Tea created an atmosphere where every detail was carefully curated to enhance the dining experience.
Guests explored the diverse flavors and textures of fermented ingredients such as black garlic, beets, grape leaves, and kelp in a three-course tasting menu that took them on a culinary journey like no other. With an olfactory activation by Arianna Khmelniuk, Night Tea delivered an exceptional dining experience that stimulated all the senses and left a lasting impression.
Photography by Jordan Benton
Night Tea Vol 3 was an in-person event held at 409 Virginia Street, Vallejo, in the TreeBed Design Showroom. This unique nighttime tea service featured a fermentation-forward menu that promised an exceptional and sensory dining experience.
The event showcased ceramics by TreeBed Design, enhancing the visual and tactile aspects of the evening. Edible offerings and glass work were provided by Whitney Vangrin, who also conceptualized the event, ensuring a cohesive and immersive atmosphere. Soundscapes by Micah accompanied the dining experience, creating an auditory backdrop that complemented the theme.
The diverse flavors and textures of fermented ingredients took center stage in this three-course tasting menu. Guests savored the intricate tastes of black garlic, miso, beets, grape leaves, and kelp, each ingredient carefully selected to highlight the art of fermentation. The result was a memorable culinary journey that engaged all the senses and celebrated the rich, complex profiles of fermented foods.
Photography by Pink Salt Photos (CeeCee)
