Compound

Filipino Restaurant Union Inside Compound is Long Beach’s Buzziest Spot | Eater LA

"As a nonprofit cultural and community space with an art gallery in Zaferia, Compound has had some uphill battles since opening in 2020 — including a pandemic-related closure in 2021 that stalled plans for an on-site restaurant — but it’s positioned itself in a neighborhood with a strong creative pulse of studios, architects, and longstanding restaurants. Founder Megan Scripps Tagliaferri selected Santiago for the restaurant because she felt his cross-cultural approach would resonate locally, and she emphasizes the organization’s dedication to reducing food disparity in a community where many children face food insecurity, although specific programs have not been detailed." - Brian Addison