"If you live in Pasadena, you know about Union. But if you don’t, it’s time you learn—this Italian spot serves pastas worth driving for, even if you live in the farthest part of Marina del Rey. There’s an excellent carbonara/cacio e pepe mashup made with tonnarelli that’s so thick, it could almost pass for udon. It tastes like grown-up mac and cheese. You’ll like it. " - nikko duren