The GOODS from Chez Christophe

White Rock, BC | Christophe and Jessica Bonzon of Burnaby Height’s Chez Christophe Chocolaterie Patisserie (4717 Hastings Street) are opening a second location. Construction of the new space is well underway at 1558 Johnston Road in White Rock in a newly constructed residential tower occupying a ground level commercial space of approximately 1500 square feet, featuring 30 interior seats with additional production and retail space. “This district located on Johnston Road is a popular destination because of the shopping and local businesses for residents,” says Christophe Bonzon, co-owner, head pastry chef and chocolatier of Chez Christophe.

“We are excited about the opportunity to become part of the rapidly expanding community of White Rock and South Surrey and want to bring a small taste of Switzerland through our passion for chocolate and pastry with our unique artisanal product,” explains Christophe. “Over the past two decades people are moving further away from the city centre, yet want to obtain easily accessible premium products which they previously enjoyed in downtown Vancouver and the surrounding area” says Christophe.

The interior is designed to reflect Chez Christophe’s new branding echoing the Art Deco era. This is in keeping with their new branding strategy of the past two years. This space creates a fun relaxed cosy ambiance for local residents to come out and enjoy the full product range. “The new space will be configured with an observation window enabling customers to see the Chocolatier Pastry Chef working to create the product on-site,” continues Christophe. “This will create an intimate atmosphere in our shop, whilst indulging the customers senses (see, smell and taste). With the coffee bar we hope to have customers make the pastry shop their one-stop destination for breakfast or afternoon tea.”

The White Rock location will be open Tuesday through Saturday (closed Sunday/Monday) with a potential opening date set for autumn 2019 pending construction. The product collection available at the new location will remain the same featuring personalised chocolate creations, fine handmade pastry, viennoiserie, macarons, sandwiches, packaged goods and a full coffee bar. To learn more about the full product collection, please visit chez-christophe.ca.

About Chez Christophe | In 2013, award-winning pastry chef, chocolatier, and Cacao Barry Ambassador Christophe Bonzon opened Chez Christophe Chocolaterie Patisserie with his wife Jess Bonzon in the bustling Burnaby Heights neighbourhood. Bringing a bit of Swiss flair to Canada, their collection of fine handmade chocolates ranges from artistic chocolate sculptures, creative truffle flavours to signature chocolate bars, and seasonal favourites. Customers can also find an array of macarons, viennoiserie, desserts, and cakes at Chez Christophe. Due to overwhelming support, the pair moved to a larger location in 2016.

Chez Christophe (White Rock)

1558 Johnston Road, White Rock

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