Union at Compound are excited to invite you to the second round of our new Supper Club Dinner Series curated by Union Chef-in-Residence Eugene Santiago featuring an imaginative multi-course menu that showcases some of the most talented and prominent local chefs. Click here to RSVP.

Join us for our next Supper Club where we celebrate Filipino Heritage Month with an evening that takes guests on a culinary journey together with the intergenerational chefs of our community and their ancestors' time-honored culinary traditions. Joined by Catherine Tolentino of Gemmae Bake Shop and Luna Sallusti of Buvons, this celebratory dinner will draw inspiration from the communal style of dining referred to as Kamayan which translates to “hands” in Tagalog. A bounty of varying dishes shared over banana leaves, guests are encouraged to share in this chef-led meal that has roots in ageless Filipino traditions that will ensure an intoxicating dining experience.

We ask our guests to arrive on time (or early!) to experience some traditional Filipino entertainment and explore Compound’s new transformative art installation and current artist exhibition.

About our chefs and collaborators:
Catherine Tolentino is one-half of the mother-daughter duo that runs Gemmae Bake Shop in west Long Beach. Open since 1993, Gemmae Bake Shop specializes in a mix of traditional and fusion Filipino food. The fast-casual bakery/restaurant offers handmade breads, pastries, prepared food, and catering. Gemmae Bake Shop is celebrating 31 years of business in west Long Beach this year and remains committed to serving its community good Filipino food.

Luna Sallusti is a wine curator and events producer from France. With a distinguished career in the Arts and Luxury industries, Luna pursued her passion for food and natural wine by running two hospitality projects in the French Riviera. In 2023, Luna relocated to California to join Buvons Wine Bar + Shop in Long Beach.. Her work combines her European and Asian cultural influences.