Salu Mesa @ Namit Cafe: Synesthesia
Description
A six-course Filipino-inspired tasting dinner set to a tracklist.
Salu Mesa × Namit Cafe
October 22 · 6–8 PM · Chicago, IL
$105 per guest (+ booking fee) · 24 seats · One night only
Ticket sales close Saturday, October 17.
Join Salu Mesa at Namit Cafe for an intimate evening of Filipino-inspired food and music, where each course is paired with a song.
For SYNESTHESIA, chef Shaun Tupaz brings Salu Mesa's contemporary approach to Filipino flavors to Namit Cafe. Familiar ingredients take unexpected forms, while a thoughtfully selected tracklist accompanies the meal, connecting what's on the plate with the mood of each song.
THE MENU
Opening Bite
A tartlet inspired by tortang talong
Scallop Kinilaw
Calamansi · Vinegar · Ginger · Fermented Chili
Chicken Inasal Agnolotti
Annatto Chicken Fat · Calamansi · Charred Allium
Seared Short Rib
Mole · Smoked Corn · Charred Chinese Broccoli
Burnt Pear
Cane-Vinegar Compression · Miso · Toasted Rice
Leche Flan
Dark Caramel
TWO SIDES. ONE DINNER.
Taking inspiration from the two sides of a record, Side A and Side B frame an evening of shifting flavors, textures, and atmosphere.
Come ready to try something new, find a song you'll play again, and linger over a meal made for the occasion.
Bring a date, come with friends, or join us on your own. No tasting-menu experience or music knowledge required. Just an appetite and a little curiosity.
JOIN US AT NAMIT CAFE
Thursday, October 22, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Namit Cafe & Restaurant
3346 W Bryn Mawr Ave
Chicago, IL 60659
One seating, limited to 24 guests.
Tickets: $105 per guest, plus booking fee.
Reservations close Saturday, October 17.
Reserve your seat and spend the evening with us.
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FAQs
- Q: What does my ticket include?
Your ticket includes a six-course Filipino-inspired tasting dinner by Salu Mesa, with each course paired with a carefully selected song.
- Do I need to know anything about music or tasting menus?
Not at all. Whether you're joining us for the food, music, or simply trying something new, everyone is welcome.
- Can I attend alone?
Absolutely. You're welcome to bring a date, come with friends, or join us on your own.
- Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?
Please contact Salu Mesa before purchasing your ticket to discuss dietary restrictions or allergies. Accommodations may depend on the menu.
- When do ticket sales close?
Ticket sales close Saturday, October 17, 2026. The dinner takes place Thursday, October 22.
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